Physical activity to improve cognition in older adults: can physical activity programs enriched with cognitive challenges enhance the effects? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Physical activity to improve cognition in older adults: can physical activity programs enriched with cognitive challenges enhance the effects? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Aging-related cognitive decline and cognitive impairment greatly impacts older adults’ daily life. The worldwide ageing of the population and associated wave of dementia urgently calls for prevention strategies to reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Physical activity (PA) is kn...

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Main Authors: Freja Gheysen, Louise Poppe, Ann DeSmet, Stephan Swinnen, Greet Cardon, Ilse De Bourdeaudhuij, Sebastien Chastin, Wim Fias
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Subjects:
Meta-analysis
Older adults
Physical activity
Cognitive activity
Cognition
Combined intervention
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12966-018-0697-x

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