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A Review of the Effects of Physical Activity and Exercise on Cognitive and Brain Functions in Older Adults

Published:2013 Issue: Volume:2013 Page:1-8
ISSN:2090-2204
Container-title:Journal of Aging Research
language:en
Short-container-title:Journal of Aging Research

Author:

Bherer Louis¹²,Erickson Kirk I.³,Liu-Ambrose Teresa⁴⁵

Affiliation:

1. PERFORM Centre, Concordia University, Montreal, QC, Canada

2. Research Center, Institut Universitaire de Gériatrie de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada

3. Department of Psychology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

4. Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada

5. Brain Research Centre, University of British Columbia, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Abstract

Studies supporting the notion that physical activity and exercise can help alleviate the negative impact of age on the body and the mind abound. This literature review provides an overview of important findings in this fast growing research domain. Results from cross-sectional, longitudinal, and intervention studies with healthy older adults, frail patients, and persons suffering from mild cognitive impairment and dementia are reviewed and discussed. Together these finding suggest that physical exercise is a promising nonpharmaceutical intervention to prevent age-related cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases.

Funder

Canadian research chair program

Publisher

Hindawi Limited

Subject

Geriatrics and Gerontology

Link

http://downloads.hindawi.com/journals/jar/2013/657508.pdf

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