PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND COGNITIVE FUNCTION: THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY HEALTH STUDY/STUDY OF LATINOS

Background:The burden of depression among Hispanics/Latinos indicates the need to identify factors related to depressive symptoms. This paper examines the relationship of physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) with depressive symptoms in Hispanic/Latinos.Methods:The Hispanic Community Health Study / Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) is a population-based, cohort study of Hispanic/Latinos in 4 United States metropolitan areas. Objectively measured PA was coded into: sedentary behavior (SB), light-intensity (LPA), moderate-intensity (MPA), and vigorous-intensity (VPA); and the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale-10 assessed depressive symptoms. Multiple regression analysis utilizing isotemporal substitution, adjusted for relevant covariates, examined PA as predictors of depressive symptoms.Results:Substitution of 1 hour of SB with VPA resulted in a significant decrease in depressive symptoms (β = –1.215, P = .021). Similar decreases were observed when VPA replaced LPA (β = –1.212, P = .021) and MPA (β = –1.50 P = .034). MPA and LPA were not associated with lower depressive symptoms.Conclusions:Previous research has focused on the relationship of MVPA on depressive symptoms. Our results suggest these constructs should be examined separately as they may have unique relationships with depressive symptoms. The association of SB with greater depressive symptoms confirms previous reports.

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Genome-wide association study of cognitive function in diverse Hispanics/Latinos: results from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos

Translational Psychiatry ◽

10.1038/s41398-020-00930-2 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Xueqiu Jian ◽

Tamar Sofer ◽

Wassim Tarraf ◽

Jan Bressler ◽

Jessica D. Faul ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cognitive Function ◽

Association Study ◽

Community Health ◽

Genome Wide Association Study ◽

Genome Wide Association ◽

Health Study ◽

Hispanic Community ◽

Genome Wide

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Erratum to “Ankle brachial index and cognitive function among Hispanics/Latinos: Results from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos.” [Atherosclerosis 271 (April 2018) 61–69]

Atherosclerosis ◽

10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2018.09.013 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 279 ◽

pp. 133-134

Author(s):

Wassim Tarraf ◽

Michael H. Criqui ◽

Matthew A. Allison ◽

Clinton B. Wright ◽

Myriam Fornage ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cognitive Function ◽

Community Health ◽

Ankle Brachial Index ◽

Health Study ◽

Hispanic Community

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Associations Between Dietary Fat Quality and Cognitive Function Among Adults: The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos

Current Developments in Nutrition ◽

10.1093/cdn/nzaa061_052 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽

pp. 1424-1424

Author(s):

Nicole Karazurna ◽

Caitlin Porter ◽

Semra Aytur ◽

Tammy M Scott ◽

Josiemer Mattei ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cognitive Function ◽

Community Health ◽

Dietary Fat ◽

Health Study ◽

Medium Chain ◽

Chain Pufa ◽

Global Cognitive Function ◽

Hispanic Community ◽

Hispanic Latinos ◽

Long Chain

Abstract Objectives Individual fatty acids (FA) within dietary fat classes [saturated (SFA), monounsaturated (MUFA), polyunsaturated (PUFA), and trans FA (TFA)] may differentially affect risk of cognitive impairment. This has received little attention by most previous studies of diet and cognitive function, and few studies are available among Hispanic/Latinos. Our objective was to quantify associations of dietary FA (DFA) patterns with cognitive function among Hispanic/Latinos residing in the US. Methods This is a cross-sectional analysis of participants of the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos, a diverse cohort recruited from 2008–11 (n = 7842, mean age 55 y, 62% female). Dietary data are from two 24-hr recalls; the National Cancer Institute method was used to estimate usual nutrient intake. Total animal and plant MUFA variables and 26 FA were used to derive DFA patterns by principal components analysis. Global cognitive function was calculated as the average z-score from 3 cognitive tests [Word Fluency (WF), Spanish English Verbal Learning Test (B-SEVLT) sum, and Digit Symbol Substitution (DSS)]. Survey linear regression models, were adjusted for a number of confounders including, but not limited to education, depressive symptoms, ethnicity, study site, physical activity, and total energy. Results DFA patterns were characterized by greater consumption of long-chain SFA, animal MUFA, and TFA (Factor 1); short to medium-chain SFA (Factor 2); very-long-chain PUFA (Factor 3); very-long-chain SFA, plant MUFA and essential PUFA (Factor 4). Each 1-SD increase in only Factor 2 or 4 was associated with a 0.03 ± 0.01 SD or 0.02 ± 0.01 SD higher global cognitive function score, respectively (P < 0.05). Factor 2 was positiviely associated with DSS and B-SEVLT scores (P < 0.05). Factors 1 and 4 were positively associated with DSS scores (P < 0.05). Factor 3 was not significantly associated with any cognitive function measure. Conclusions Our findings suggest that intake of short to medium-chain SFA, and of plant based MUFA, SFA, and PUFA, may be associated with a small benefit on global cognitive function among Hispanic/Latino adults. Null associations were observed with a very-long-chain PUFA pattern, which may be partly due to low fish consumption. Prospective studies conducted in similar and other populations are needed to confirm our results. Funding Sources None.

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Cardiovascular Risk and Cognitive Function in Middle-Aged and Older Hispanics/Latinos: Results from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL)

Journal of Alzheimer s Disease ◽

10.3233/jad-190830 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 73 (1) ◽

pp. 103-116 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Wassim Tarraf ◽

Robert Kaplan ◽

Martha Daviglus ◽

Linda C. Gallo ◽

Neil Schneiderman ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cardiovascular Risk ◽

Cognitive Function ◽

Community Health ◽

Health Study ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Hispanic Community

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Association of Accelerometer-Measured Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Health in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL)

Hispanic Health Care International ◽

10.1177/1540415320985581 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 154041532098558

Author(s):

Priscilla M. Vásquez ◽

Ramon A. Durazo-Arvizu ◽

David X. Marquez ◽

Maria Argos ◽

Melissa Lamar ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Blood Pressure ◽

Blood Glucose ◽

Community Health ◽

Cardiovascular Health ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Health Study ◽

Lower Prevalence ◽

Hispanic Community ◽

Latino Adults

Introduction: Evidence regarding the associations between accelerometer-measured moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and cardiovascular health (CVH) indicators among Hispanic/Latino adults are unavailable. Methods: Examined cross-sectional data from 12,008 Hispanic/Latino adults aged 18–74 years participating in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos. Accelerometer-measured MVPA was assessed categorically and dichotomously per 2008 PA guidelines. Adverse and ideal CVH indicators were determined by standard cut-points for blood glucose, total cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), and smoking. A composite of low CV risk, defined as achieving all ideal CVH indicators, was included. Adjusted Poisson regression models and complex survey design methods were used for all analyses. Results: Compared to high MVPA, lower MVPA categories were associated with higher prevalence of all adverse CVH indicators, except hypertension, and with lower prevalence of low CV risk and ideal blood glucose, blood pressure, and BMI. Similarly, non-adherence to PA guidelines was associated with a higher prevalence of diabetes (16%), hypercholesterolemia (9%), obesity (28%), and smoking (9%); and lower prevalence of low CV risk (24%), ideal blood glucose (6%), ideal blood pressure (6%), and ideal BMI (22%). Conclusion: Overall, high accelerometer-measured MVPA and meeting PA guidelines were associated with favorable CVH in Hispanic/Latino adults.

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