Does the combination of exercise and cognitive training improve working memory in older adults? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cognitive functioning is dependent on working memory and a decline in working memory is the main cause of cognitive aging. Many studies have suggested that physical exercise or cognitive intervention can effectively improve working memory in the elderly. However, it is still unknown whether a combination of exercise and cognitive training (CECT) is more effective than either intervention alone. The present systematic review and meta-analysis were undertaken to evaluate the effect of CECT on working memory in the elderly.

Methods

The review was registered in the International Prospective Systematic Review (PROSPERO, CRD42021290138). Systematic searches were conducted on Web of Science, Elsevier Science, PubMed and Google Scholar. The data were extracted according t

SUBMITTER: Wu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10100799 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature