Physical activity and cognition in the elderly: A review

Physical activity has been indicated as a strategy to promote health in the elderly, as well as to encourage the maintenance of functional capacity, and acts in the prevention and control of various diseases. In recent years, there has been great interest in studying the benefits of physical activit...

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Published in:Dementia & neuropsychologia 2009-09, Vol.3 (3), p.204-208
Main Authors: Busse, Alexandre Leopold, Gil, Gislaine, Santarém, José Maria, Jacob Filho, Wilson
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
aging
CLINICAL NEUROLOGY
cognition disorders
dementia
GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY
HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
motor activity
NURSING
PSYCHIATRY
PSYCHOLOGY
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Summary:Physical activity has been indicated as a strategy to promote health in the elderly, as well as to encourage the maintenance of functional capacity, and acts in the prevention and control of various diseases. In recent years, there has been great interest in studying the benefits of physical activity in the preservation or even improvement of cognitive performance in both the elderly without cognitive impairment and in elderly patients with some degree of cognitive impairment or dementia. The majority of epidemiological studies and clinical trials have evaluated aerobic exercises while few have assessed resistance exercise programs. The objective of this review was to examine the effects of different types of physical activity on cognitive function of elderly individuals with or without prior impairment.
ISSN:1980-5764
1980-5764
DOI:10.1590/s1980-57642009dn30300005