The contribution of being physically active to successful aging
Growing old involves changes in physical, psychological, and cognitive functions. Promoting
physical and mental health has become one of the priorities for an aging population. Studies …
physical and mental health has become one of the priorities for an aging population. Studies …
Physical activity and inactivity impacts on cognitive and emotional functioning in later life
PD Gajewski, M Falkenstein - Oxford Research Encyclopedia of …, 2018 - oxfordre.com
Healthy aging is associated with changes in sensory, motor, cognitive, and emotional
functions. Such changes depend on various factors. In particular, physical activity not only …
functions. Such changes depend on various factors. In particular, physical activity not only …
Effects of Physical Activity on Cognitive Functioning: The Role of Cognitive Reserve and Active Aging
G D'Aurizio, F Festucci, I Di Pompeo, D Tempesta… - Brain Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Background: The increase in average life expectancy necessitates the identification of
possible mechanisms capable of promoting “active aging” to ensure adequate levels of …
possible mechanisms capable of promoting “active aging” to ensure adequate levels of …
Exercise and aging
M Audiffren, N André - … Research Directions To Advance the Field, 2021 - books.google.com
Cognitive performance generally declines with aging, but a high interindividual variability
can be observed in the population, with some individuals declining more quickly than others …
can be observed in the population, with some individuals declining more quickly than others …
Physical activity and exercise in older adults
L Bherer - The Oxford Handbook of Exercise Psychology, 2012 - books.google.com
In today's societies, the proportions of older and very old individuals have grown
considerably. However, this positive evolution brings with it certain drawbacks. For example …
considerably. However, this positive evolution brings with it certain drawbacks. For example …
Physical and cognitive exercise in ageing
As people age worldwide, preserving and improving cognition in later life is becoming more
urgent. Most of us share the intuition that physical exercise is a good way to ensure a …
urgent. Most of us share the intuition that physical exercise is a good way to ensure a …
Exercise is medicine for the aging brain
T Liu-Ambrose, JR Best - Kinesiology Review, 2017 - journals.humankinetics.com
Cognitive decline is a common feature of aging. Physical activity is a modifiable lifestyle
factor that has been identified as positively impacting cognitive health of older adults. Here …
factor that has been identified as positively impacting cognitive health of older adults. Here …
Deducing the impact of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and physical performance on cognitive function in healthy older adults
S Gerten, T Engeroff, J Fleckenstein… - Frontiers in Aging …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Objectives: Participating in physical activity and maintaining physical performance as well as
reducing sedentary behavior are discussed to be beneficially associated with cognitive …
reducing sedentary behavior are discussed to be beneficially associated with cognitive …
Physical Activity, Cognitive Decline, and Quality of Life in Older Adults.
F Faraziani, Ö Eken - … Journal of Sport Studies for Health, 2024 - search.ebscohost.com
Objective: This narrative review aims to explore the relationship between physical activity,
cognitive decline, and quality of life in older adults, examining the mechanisms by which PA …
cognitive decline, and quality of life in older adults, examining the mechanisms by which PA …
Impact of exercise training on physical and cognitive function among older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Exercise plays a key role in healthy aging by promoting both physical and cognitive function.
Physical function and cognitive function appear to be interrelated and may share common …
Physical function and cognitive function appear to be interrelated and may share common …