The impact of social activities, social networks, social support and social relationships on the cognitive functioning of healthy older adults: a systematic review

The impact of social activities, social networks, social support and social relationships on the cognitive functioning of healthy older adults: a systematic review

Abstract Background Social relationships, which are contingent on access to social networks, promote engagement in social activities and provide access to social support. These social factors have been shown to positively impact health outcomes. In the current systematic review, we offer a comprehen...

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Main Authors: Michelle E. Kelly, Hollie Duff, Sara Kelly, Joanna E. McHugh Power, Sabina Brennan, Brian A. Lawlor, David G. Loughrey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:Systematic Reviews
Subjects:
Systematic review
Meta-analysis
Social relationships
Social activity
Social engagement
Cognitive function
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13643-017-0632-2

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