Does physical exercise improve perceptual skills and visuospatial attention in older adults? A review

Abstract Neuroimaging studies suggest that when the brain ages, more areas are involved to perform a task in order to obtain the same results. This, together with the increase in crystalized intelligence and wisdom, is usually considered as a compensatory strategy. Research has demonstrated that phy...

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Main Authors: Monica Muiños, Soledad Ballesteros
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:European Review of Aging and Physical Activity
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s11556-018-0191-0