Physical activity for cognitive health promotion: An overview of the underlying neurobiological mechanisms

C Chen, S Nakagawa - Ageing Research Reviews, 2023 - Elsevier
Physical activity is one of the modifiable factors of cognitive decline and dementia with the
strongest evidence. Although many influential reviews have illustrated the neurobiological …

Capitalizing on cortical plasticity: influence of physical activity on cognition and brain function

AF Kramer, KI Erickson - Trends in cognitive sciences, 2007 - cell.com
Given the aging populations in many countries throughout the world, there is an increasing
interest in lifestyle factors and interventions that will enhance the cognitive vitality of older …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of exercise on cognitive performance in older adults: a narrative review of the evidence, possible biological mechanisms, and recommendations for …

A Quigley, M MacKay-Lyons, G Eskes - Journal of aging research, 2020 - hindawi.com
Physical activity and exercise have emerged as potential methods to improve brain health
among older adults. However, there are currently no physical activity guidelines aimed at …

[HTML][HTML] Physical activity, cognitive function, and brain health: what is the role of exercise training in the prevention of dementia?

SM Gregory, B Parker, PD Thompson - Brain sciences, 2012 - mdpi.com
The population of elderly adults in the US is growing, and the prevalence of age-related
cognitive decline and dementia is expected to increase in turn. Effective and inexpensive …

[HTML][HTML] Neuroprotective effects of physical activity: evidence from human and animal studies

S Chieffi, G Messina, I Villano, A Messina… - Frontiers in …, 2017 - frontiersin.org
In the present article, we provide a review of current knowledge regarding the role played by
physical activity (PA) in preventing age-related cognitive decline and reducing risk of …

Physical activity and brain plasticity in late adulthood: a conceptual and comprehensive review

KI Erickson, DL Miller, AM Weinstein, SL Akl… - Ageing …, 2012 - pagepress.org
A growing body of evidence from neuroscience, epidemiology, and kinesiology suggests
that physical activity is effective as both a prevention and treatment for cognitive problems …

[HTML][HTML] A review of the effects of physical activity and exercise on cognitive and brain functions in older adults

L Bherer, KI Erickson, T Liu-Ambrose - Journal of aging research, 2013 - hindawi.com
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 …

Physical activity for brain health in older adults

T Liu-Ambrose, CK Barha… - … Physiology, Nutrition, and …, 2018 - cdnsciencepub.com
Physical activity is a promising strategy for dementia prevention and disease modification.
Here, we provide a narrative review of the current evidence from epidemiological and …

Physical exercise and brain functions in older adults

L Bherer, KI Erickson, T Liu-Ambrose - Journal of Aging Research, 2013 - hindawi.com
Studies suggest that regular physical activity can help maintain and enhance brain functions
in older adults. However, we still do not understand how physical activity impacts the rate of …

[HTML][HTML] Is there a preferred mode of exercise for cognition enhancement in older age?—a narrative review

Y Netz - Frontiers in medicine, 2019 - frontiersin.org
The aim of this review is to examine the moderating effect of the mode of exercise on the
exercise-cognition relationship. Is one mode of exercise more efficient in enhancing …