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Physical activity and cognitive function in individuals over 60 years of age: a systematic review

BACKGROUND: It is unclear whether physical activity in later life is beneficial for maintenance of cognitive function. We performed a systematic review examining the effects of exercise on cognitive function in older individuals, and present possible mechanisms whereby physical activity may improve...

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Autores principales: Carvalho, Ashley, Rea, Irene Maeve, Parimon, Tanyalak, Cusack, Barry J
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2014
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3990369/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24748784
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/CIA.S55520