| Title |
Effectiveness of exercise on cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease
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|---|---|
| Published in |
International Journal of General Medicine, May 2013
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| DOI | 10.2147/ijgm.s35315 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Sandor Balsamo, Jeffrey M Willardson, Santos de Santana Frederico, Jonato Prestes, Denise Coscrato Balsamo, da Cunha Nascimento Dahan, Leopoldo dos Santos-Neto, Otávio T Nobrega |
| Abstract |
Physical activity has a protective effect on brain function in older people. Here, we briefly reviewed the studies and results related to the effects of exercise on cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease. The main findings from the current body of literature indicate positive evidence for structured physical activity (cardiorespiratory and resistance exercise) as a promising non-pharmacological intervention for preventing cognitive decline. More studies are needed to determine the mechanisms involved in this preventative effect, including on strength, cardiorespiratory, and other types of exercise. Thus, the prevention of Alzheimer's disease may depend on healthy lifestyle habits, such as a structured physical fitness program. |
Mendeley readers
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 2 | 2% |
| United States | 2 | 2% |
| Denmark | 1 | <1% |
| Germany | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown | 105 | 95% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Bachelor | 20 | 18% |
| Student > Master | 17 | 15% |
| Researcher | 12 | 11% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 12 | 11% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 7 | 6% |
| Other | 17 | 15% |
| Unknown | 26 | 23% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Health Professions | 15 | 14% |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 15 | 14% |
| Psychology | 15 | 14% |
| Sports and Recreations | 11 | 10% |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 7 | 6% |
| Other | 15 | 14% |
| Unknown | 33 | 30% |
Attention Score in Context
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