Effects of simultaneous cognitive and aerobic exercise training on dual-task walking performance in healthy older adults: results from a pilot randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background The ability to walk and perform cognitive tasks simultaneously is a key aspect of daily life. Performance declines in these dual-tasks may be associated with early signs of neurodegenerative disease and increased risk of falls. Thus, interventions to improve dual-task walking per...

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Main Authors: David A. Raichlen, Pradyumna K. Bharadwaj, Lauren A. Nguyen, Mary Kathryn Franchetti, Erika K. Zigman, Abigail R. Solorio, Gene E. Alexander
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-020-1484-5