Interactive role of physical activity and body mass indices levels on cognitive function and psychological well-being of the elderly

The elderly tend to perform daily physical activity and exercise has reduced and this leads to an increase in obesity in this stratum of society. This study aimed to investigate interactive role of physical activity and body mass indices levels on cognitive function and psychological well-being of the elderly.
The study is causal-comparative method. The subjects were 200 elderly women aged 60 years and above and the inclusion criteria were selected. The subjects completed demographic, cognitive function, psychological well-being and physical activity Champs questionnaires. Also, the height and weight of all the participants was assessed to determine the levels of body mass index. All data were analyzed using two-way ANOVA and Bonferroni post hoc test with using the software SPSS.
The results showed for Variable of cognitive function and psychological well-being were significant (P Select active lifestyle and prevention an increase in body mass index to enhance cognitive function and psychological well-being of the elderly is recommended.