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Associations between physical and cognitive activities and olfactory function in older adults.

Biye Wang, Tao Tao, Wei Guo

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3 authors.

Biye WangCollege of Physical Education, Yangzhou University, Jiangsu Province, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0982-8440
Tao TaoCollege of Physical Education, Yangzhou University, Jiangsu Province, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1314-5558
Wei GuoCollege of Physical Education, Yangzhou University, Jiangsu Province, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5487-0720

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Olfactory function plays a vital role in daily life but tends to decline with age, affecting health and wellbeing. While previous studies suggest a link between physical activities and olfactory function in older adults, the relationship between cognitive activity and olfactory function remains unclear, as do the combined effects of both activities. This cross-sectional study examined associations between physical and cognitive activity and three domains of olfaction (identification, sensitivity, and memory) in 583 community-dwelling older adults. Both types of activity were positively associated with overall olfactory performance. Physical activity exhibited the strongest link with olfaction identification, while cognitive activity was more closely related to olfaction memory. Furthermore, participants engaging in moderate-to-high levels of both activities achieved the best overall olfactory scores. These findings suggest that a combined lifestyle of physical exertion and cognitive engagement may help preserve olfactory function in aging, with implications for autonomy, safety, and quality of life.

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cognitive activityolder adultsolfactory functionphysical activity

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PMID41322656
PMCPMC12657852

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