Does physical activity prevent cognitive decline and dementia?: A systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies

J. Blondell, Sarah; Hammersley‐Mather, Rachel; Veerman, Lennert

doi:10.1186/1471-2458-14-510

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Does physical activity prevent cognitive decline and dementia?: A systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies

Published in BMC Public Health • May 27, 2014

Authors:

Sarah J. Blondell

Rachel Hammersley‐Mather

Lennert Veerman

Abstract

BACKGROUND: By 2050, it has been estimated that approximately one-fifth of the population will be made up of older adults (aged ≥60 years). Old age often comes with cognitive decline and dementia. Physical activity may prevent cognitive decline and dementia. METHODS: We reviewed and synthesised pros...

Subject

Dementia

Cognitive decline

Medicine

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