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

Bherer, Louis and Erickson, Kirk I. and Liu-Ambrose, Teresa (2013) A Review of the Effects of Physical Activity and Exercise on Cognitive and Brain Functions in Older Adults. Journal of Aging Research, 2013. pp. 1-8. ISSN 2090-2204

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Abstract

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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Item Type: Article
Status: Published
Creators/Authors:
CreatorsEmailPitt UsernameORCID
Bherer, Louislouis.bherer@concordia.ca
Erickson, Kirk I.kiericks@pitt.edu
Liu-Ambrose, Teresa
Date: 11 September 2013
Date Type: Publication
Journal or Publication Title: Journal of Aging Research
Volume: 2013
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Page Range: pp. 1-8
DOI or Unique Handle: 10.1155/2013/657508
Schools and Programs: Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences > Psychology
Refereed: Yes
ISSN: 2090-2204
Official URL: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jar/2013/657508/
Article Type: Review
Date Deposited: 04 May 2020 17:29
Last Modified: 04 May 2020 17:29
URI: http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/38870

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