Ekaterina Zotcheva
About
Postdoctoral researcher at the Norwegian National Centre for Ageing and Health. PhD in medicine and master's degree in psychology. My research area is risk factors for dementia and brian aging. Using HUNT and register-data, I am currently looking at the associations between BMI and waist circumference with dementia and cognitive function later in life, using a lifecourse perspective. I am also involved in several proejcts examining how work and family life are associated with physical and cognitive health later in life, and the associations between cardiorespiratory fitness and the use of prescription drugs later in life.
Prior PhD Candidate at the Department of Public Health and Nursing. In my PhD I examined the associations between physical activity, cardiorespiratory fitness, mental helath, and brain health among middle-aged and elderly individuals. The project used data from the HUNT studies and the Generation 100 study.
I have a Master’s degree from the Developmental Neuroscience Laboratory (NU-lab) at the Department of Psychology, NTNU, where I studied the development of visual motion perception in preterm infants.
Publications
2024
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Angelsen, Aslaug;
Nakrem, Sigrid;
Zotcheva, Ekaterina;
Strand, Bjørn Heine;
Strand, Linn B.
(2024)
Health-promoting behaviors in older adulthood and intrinsic capacity 10 years later: the HUNT study.
BMC Public Health
Academic article
2023
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Lerfald, Maren;
Lydersen, Stian;
Zotcheva, Ekaterina;
Nilsen, Tom Ivar Lund;
Eldholm, Rannveig Sakshaug;
Martinez-Velilla, Nicolás.
(2023)
Systolic Blood Pressure Trajectories And Physical Activity Levels Throughout Midlife And The Risk Of Dementia.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
Abstract
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Lerfald, Maren;
Lydersen, Stian;
Zotcheva, Ekaterina;
Nilsen, Tom Ivar Lund;
Eldholm, Rannveig Sakshaug;
Martinez-Velilla, Nicolás.
(2023)
Change in physical activity and systolic blood pressure trajectories throughout mid-life and the development of dementia in older age: the HUNT study.
European Review of Aging and Physical Activity
Academic article
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Zotcheva, Ekaterina;
Strand, Bjørn Heine;
Bowen, Catherine E;
Bratsberg, Bernt Magne;
Jugessur, Astanand;
Engdahl, Bo Lars.
(2023)
Retirement age and disability status as pathways to later-life cognitive impairment: Evidence from the Norwegian HUNT Study linked with Norwegian population registers.
International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
Academic article
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Havnen, Audun;
Zotcheva, Ekaterina;
Bjerkeset, Ottar;
Sui, Xuemei;
Ernstsen, Linda.
(2023)
Cardiorespiratory fitness and incident use of anxiolytics and antidepressants in adults. A linkage study between HUNT and the Norwegian Prescription Database.
Journal of Affective Disorders
Academic article
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Zotcheva, Ekaterina;
Bratsberg, Bernt Magne;
Strand, Bjørn Heine;
Jugessur, Astanand;
Engdahl, Bo Lars;
Bowen, Catherine.
(2023)
Trajectories of occupational physical activity and risk of later-life mild cognitive impairment and dementia: the HUNT4 70+ study.
The Lancet Regional Health - Europe
Academic article
2022
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Ernstsen, Linda;
Zotcheva, Ekaterina;
Sui, Xuemei;
Engstrøm, Morten;
Martinez-Velilla, Nicolás;
Bjerkeset, Ottar.
(2022)
Association Between Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Incident Purchase of Hypnotic Drugs in Adults: The HUNT Study.
Mayo Clinic proceedings
Academic article
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Skirbekk, Vegard Fykse;
Bowen, Catherine E;
Håberg, Asta;
Jugessur, Astanand;
Engdahl, Bo Lars;
Bratsberg, Bernt Magne.
(2022)
Marital Histories and Associations With Later-Life Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment Risk in the HUNT4 70+ Study in Norway.
Journal of Aging and Health
Academic article
2021
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Zotcheva, Ekaterina;
Håberg, Asta;
Wisløff, Ulrik;
Salvesen, Øyvind;
Selbæk, Geir;
Stensvold, Dorthe.
(2021)
Effects of 5 Years Aerobic Exercise on Cognition in Older Adults: The Generation 100 Study: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Sports Medicine
Academic article
2019
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Zotcheva, Ekaterina;
Pintzka, Carl Wolfgang Schøyen;
Salvesen, Øyvind;
Selbæk, Geir;
Håberg, Asta;
Ernstsen, Linda.
(2019)
Associations of Changes in Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression With Brain Volumes: The HUNT Study.
Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience
Academic article
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Nordstoga, Anne Lovise;
Zotcheva, Ekaterina;
Svedahl, Ellen Rabben;
Nilsen, Tom Ivar Lund;
Skarpsno, Eivind S..
(2019)
Long-term changes in body weight and physical activity in relation to all-cause and cardiovascular mortality: the HUNT study.
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Academic article
2018
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Zotcheva, Ekaterina;
Bergh, Sverre;
Selbæk, Geir;
Krokstad, Steinar;
Håberg, Asta;
Strand, Bjørn Heine.
(2018)
Midlife Physical Activity, Psychological Distress, and Dementia Risk: The HUNT Study.
Journal of Alzheimer's Disease
Academic article
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Zotcheva, Ekaterina;
Selbæk, Geir;
Bjertness, Espen;
Ernstsen, Linda;
Strand, Bjørn Heine.
(2018)
Leisure-Time Physical Activity Is Associated With Reduced Risk of Dementia-Related Mortality in Adults With and Without Psychological Distress: The Cohort of Norway.
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
Academic article
2016
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Zotcheva, Ekaterina;
Meer, Audrey van der.
(2016)
Visual motion perception and prospective control in infants.
Tidsskrift for Norsk Psykologforening
Academic article
2015
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Zotcheva, Ekaterina.
(2015)
Hvor? Hvordan? Dorsalstrømsårbarhet hos premature spedbarn.
Psykologisk tidsskrift
Article in business/trade/industry journal
Journal publications
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Angelsen, Aslaug;
Nakrem, Sigrid;
Zotcheva, Ekaterina;
Strand, Bjørn Heine;
Strand, Linn B.
(2024)
Health-promoting behaviors in older adulthood and intrinsic capacity 10 years later: the HUNT study.
BMC Public Health
Academic article
-
Lerfald, Maren;
Lydersen, Stian;
Zotcheva, Ekaterina;
Nilsen, Tom Ivar Lund;
Eldholm, Rannveig Sakshaug;
Martinez-Velilla, Nicolás.
(2023)
Systolic Blood Pressure Trajectories And Physical Activity Levels Throughout Midlife And The Risk Of Dementia.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
Abstract
-
Lerfald, Maren;
Lydersen, Stian;
Zotcheva, Ekaterina;
Nilsen, Tom Ivar Lund;
Eldholm, Rannveig Sakshaug;
Martinez-Velilla, Nicolás.
(2023)
Change in physical activity and systolic blood pressure trajectories throughout mid-life and the development of dementia in older age: the HUNT study.
European Review of Aging and Physical Activity
Academic article
-
Zotcheva, Ekaterina;
Strand, Bjørn Heine;
Bowen, Catherine E;
Bratsberg, Bernt Magne;
Jugessur, Astanand;
Engdahl, Bo Lars.
(2023)
Retirement age and disability status as pathways to later-life cognitive impairment: Evidence from the Norwegian HUNT Study linked with Norwegian population registers.
International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
Academic article
-
Havnen, Audun;
Zotcheva, Ekaterina;
Bjerkeset, Ottar;
Sui, Xuemei;
Ernstsen, Linda.
(2023)
Cardiorespiratory fitness and incident use of anxiolytics and antidepressants in adults. A linkage study between HUNT and the Norwegian Prescription Database.
Journal of Affective Disorders
Academic article
-
Zotcheva, Ekaterina;
Bratsberg, Bernt Magne;
Strand, Bjørn Heine;
Jugessur, Astanand;
Engdahl, Bo Lars;
Bowen, Catherine.
(2023)
Trajectories of occupational physical activity and risk of later-life mild cognitive impairment and dementia: the HUNT4 70+ study.
The Lancet Regional Health - Europe
Academic article
-
Ernstsen, Linda;
Zotcheva, Ekaterina;
Sui, Xuemei;
Engstrøm, Morten;
Martinez-Velilla, Nicolás;
Bjerkeset, Ottar.
(2022)
Association Between Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Incident Purchase of Hypnotic Drugs in Adults: The HUNT Study.
Mayo Clinic proceedings
Academic article
-
Skirbekk, Vegard Fykse;
Bowen, Catherine E;
Håberg, Asta;
Jugessur, Astanand;
Engdahl, Bo Lars;
Bratsberg, Bernt Magne.
(2022)
Marital Histories and Associations With Later-Life Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment Risk in the HUNT4 70+ Study in Norway.
Journal of Aging and Health
Academic article
-
Zotcheva, Ekaterina;
Håberg, Asta;
Wisløff, Ulrik;
Salvesen, Øyvind;
Selbæk, Geir;
Stensvold, Dorthe.
(2021)
Effects of 5 Years Aerobic Exercise on Cognition in Older Adults: The Generation 100 Study: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Sports Medicine
Academic article
-
Zotcheva, Ekaterina;
Pintzka, Carl Wolfgang Schøyen;
Salvesen, Øyvind;
Selbæk, Geir;
Håberg, Asta;
Ernstsen, Linda.
(2019)
Associations of Changes in Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression With Brain Volumes: The HUNT Study.
Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience
Academic article
-
Nordstoga, Anne Lovise;
Zotcheva, Ekaterina;
Svedahl, Ellen Rabben;
Nilsen, Tom Ivar Lund;
Skarpsno, Eivind S..
(2019)
Long-term changes in body weight and physical activity in relation to all-cause and cardiovascular mortality: the HUNT study.
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Academic article
-
Zotcheva, Ekaterina;
Bergh, Sverre;
Selbæk, Geir;
Krokstad, Steinar;
Håberg, Asta;
Strand, Bjørn Heine.
(2018)
Midlife Physical Activity, Psychological Distress, and Dementia Risk: The HUNT Study.
Journal of Alzheimer's Disease
Academic article
-
Zotcheva, Ekaterina;
Selbæk, Geir;
Bjertness, Espen;
Ernstsen, Linda;
Strand, Bjørn Heine.
(2018)
Leisure-Time Physical Activity Is Associated With Reduced Risk of Dementia-Related Mortality in Adults With and Without Psychological Distress: The Cohort of Norway.
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
Academic article
-
Zotcheva, Ekaterina;
Meer, Audrey van der.
(2016)
Visual motion perception and prospective control in infants.
Tidsskrift for Norsk Psykologforening
Academic article
-
Zotcheva, Ekaterina.
(2015)
Hvor? Hvordan? Dorsalstrømsårbarhet hos premature spedbarn.
Psykologisk tidsskrift
Article in business/trade/industry journal
Knowledge Transfer
2023
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PosterLerfald, Maren; Lydersen, Stian; Zotcheva, Ekaterina; Nilsen, Tom Ivar Lund; Eldholm, Rannveig Sakshaug; Martinez-Velilla, Nicolás. (2023) Change in Phyiscal Actitivity and Systolic Blood Pressure Trajectories Throughout Mid-life and the Development of Dementia in Older Age: The HUNT Study. American Association of Sports Medicine 2023 ACSM Annual Meeting & World Congresses , Denver, Colorado USA 2023-06-02 - 2023-06-02
2022
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Programme participationVåge, Martha; Zotcheva, Ekaterina; Øien, Henriette; Andersen, Yngvar. (2022) NRK P2 EKKO: Spørretime om trening. NRK P2 NRK P2 [Radio] 2022-10-25
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Popular scientific lectureZotcheva, Ekaterina. (2022) Fysisk aktivitet og hjernealdring. Nasjonalt senter for aldring og helse Aldring i Norge , Oslo 2022-12-06 - 2022-12-07
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PosterZotcheva, Ekaterina; Strand, Bjørn Heine; Håberg, Asta; Selbæk, Geir; Bratsberg, Bernt Magne; Skirbekk, Vegard Fykse. (2022) Sex-specific associations of occupational physical demands and dementia risk: the HUNT Study. 26th Nordic Congress of Gerontology , Odense 2022-06-08 - 2022-06-10
2021
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Academic lectureZotcheva, Ekaterina. (2021) Fysisk aktivitet og hjernehelse: Aktivitet for en sunnere aldring. Norsk fysioterapiforbund FIFA Idrettsfysioterapiseminar , Clarion hotell Trondheim 2021-09-30 - 2021-10-01
2020
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PosterErnstsen, Linda; Zotcheva, Ekaterina; Velilla, Nicolas M; Onder, Graziano; Fløvig, John Chr.. (2020) Cardiorespiratory Fitness And Incident Use Of Sedative-hypnotics: A Longitudinal Population-based Study. American College of Sports Medicine ACSM Annual Meeting 2020 , Web conference 2020-06-16 - 2020-06-19
2019
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InterviewJonassen, Trine Høklie; Gaarder, Jorun; Zotcheva, Ekaterina. (2019) Trening senker risikoen for demens. Dagbladet Dagbladet [Newspaper] 2019-01-17
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Academic lectureZotcheva, Ekaterina; Pintzka, Carl Wolfgang Schøyen; Ernstsen, Linda; Håberg, Asta. (2019) Change in cardiorespiratory fitness and white matter hyperintensities: results from the HUNT study. Tampere University 9th Nordic Conference of Epidemiology and Register-Based Research , Tampere 2019-09-18 - 2019-09-20
2018
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InterviewRevdal, Anders; Zotcheva, Ekaterina. (2018) - Fysisk aktivitet beskytter mot demens. Gemini Gemini [Internet] 2018-06-14
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Academic lectureZotcheva, Ekaterina. (2018) Fysisk aktivitet, psykisk stress, og demens: HUNT studien og Helse og hukommelse i Nord-Trøndelag. HUNT Workshop i demensforskning i HUNT , HUNT forskningssenter 2018-11-12 - 2018-11-12
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Academic lectureNordstoga, Anne Lovise; Zotcheva, Ekaterina. (2018) Concurrent changes in physical activity and body weight in relation to all-cause and cardiovascular mortality: the HUNT Study. Norsk Forening for Epidemiologi (NOFE) Norsk Forening for Epidemiologi Konferanse 2018 , Trondheim 2018-11-14 - 2018-11-15
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InterviewRevdal, Anders; Zotcheva, Ekaterina. (2018) Fysisk aktivitet beskytter mot demens – særlig for de som sliter psykisk. Forskning.no Forskning.no [Internet] 2018-06-14
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Academic lectureZotcheva, Ekaterina; Bergh, Sverre; Selbæk, Geir; Krokstad, Steinar; Håberg, Asta; Strand, Bjørn Heine. (2018) Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, psychological distress, and dementia: The HUNT Study and the Health and Memory Study in Nord-Trøndelag. Alzheimer's Association Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) 2018 , Chicago, Illinois 2018-07-22 - 2018-07-26
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InterviewRevdal, Anders; Zotcheva, Ekaterina. (2018) Trening og hjernehelse. CERG Podcast CERG Podcast [Internet] 2018-05-29
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Academic lectureZotcheva, Ekaterina. (2018) Associations of changes in cardiorespiratory fitness and depressive symptoms with white matter hyperintensities: the HUNT Study. Norsk Forening for Epidemiologi (NOFE) Norsk Forening for Epidemiologi Konferanse 2018 , Trondheim 2018-11-14 - 2018-11-15
2017
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InterviewBergersen, Ida H.; Zotcheva, Ekaterina. (2017) Sterkere hjerne med styrketrening. KK.no KK.no [Internet] 2017-02-01
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Academic lectureZotcheva, Ekaterina; Selbæk, Geir; Bjertness, Espen; Ernstsen, Linda; Strand, Bjørn Heine. (2017) Associations of leisure-time physical activity and psychological distress with dementia-related mortality: The Cohort of Norway (CONOR). Norsk Forening for Epidemiologi (NOFE) konferanse 2017 2017-11-07 - 2017-11-08
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PosterZotcheva, Ekaterina; Pintzka, Carl Wolfgang Schøyen; Salvesen, Øyvind; Selbæk, Geir; Håberg, Asta; Ernstsen, Linda. (2017) Are changes in anxiety, depression, and cardiorespiratory fitness associated with brain volumes? The HUNT study. American College of Sports Medicine American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting 2017 , Denver, Colorado 2017-05-30 - 2017-06-03
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LectureZotcheva, Ekaterina. (2017) Fysisk aktivitet og hjernehelse. Norske Kvinners Sanitetsforening Norske Kvinners Sanitetsforening Sør-Trøndelag høstmøte 2017 , Trondheim 2017-10-18 -
2016
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PosterZotcheva, Ekaterina; Pintzka, Carl Wolfgang Schøyen; Salvesen, Øyvind; Håberg, Asta; Ernstsen, Linda. (2016) Change in mental health, cardiorespiratory fitness and brain volumes: Results from the HUNT MRI study. NTNU Fusjonsseminar for ansatte ved det fremtidige Fakultet for medisin og helse , Scandic Lerkendal, Trondheim 2016-11-10 - 2016-11-11
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Academic lectureZotcheva, Ekaterina; Meer, Audrey van der. (2016) Dorsal stream vulnerability in preterm infants: A longitudinal EEG study of visual motion perception. 14th European Workshop on Ecological Psychology , Groningen 2016-07-06 - 2016-07-08
2015
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PosterVan der Meer, Audrey; Agyei, Seth Bonsu; Vilhelmsen, Kenneth; Zotcheva, Ekaterina; Slinning, Regine; Van der Weel, Frederikus. (2015) The development of visual motion perception in infancy with high-density EEG. 21st Annual Meeting of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping , Honolulu, Hawaii 2015-06-14 - 2015-06-18