Physical activity to improve cognition in older adults: can physical activity programs enriched with cognitive challenges enhance the effects? A systematic review and meta-analysis

• Main Authors: Freja Gheysen (Author), Louise Poppe (Author), Ann DeSmet (Author), Stephan Swinnen (Author), Greet Cardon (Author), Ilse De Bourdeaudhuij (Author), Sebastien Chastin (Author), Wim Fias (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Aging-related cognitive decline and cognitive impairment greatly impacts older adults' daily life. The worldwide ageing of the population and associated wave of dementia urgently calls for prevention strategies to reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Physical activity (PA)...