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

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

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 int...

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Main Authors: Louis Bherer, Kirk I. Erickson, Teresa Liu-Ambrose
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Journal of Aging Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/657508
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spelling doaj-c59e515b87394de08f1a5463f1077a362020-11-25T00:22:51ZengHindawi LimitedJournal of Aging Research2090-22042090-22122013-01-01201310.1155/2013/657508657508A Review of the Effects of Physical Activity and Exercise on Cognitive and Brain Functions in Older AdultsLouis Bherer0Kirk I. Erickson1Teresa Liu-Ambrose2PERFORM Centre, Concordia University, Montreal, QC, CanadaDepartment of Psychology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USADepartment of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, CanadaStudies 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.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/657508
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title_short A Review of the Effects of Physical Activity and Exercise on Cognitive and Brain Functions in Older Adults
title_full A Review of the Effects of Physical Activity and Exercise on Cognitive and Brain Functions in Older Adults
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description 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.
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