Effects of aerobic exercise on cognitive function in adults with major depressive disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a highly prevalent psychiatric disorder that impairs the cognitive function of individuals. Aerobic exercise stands out as a promising non-pharmacological intervention for enhancing cognitive function and promoting brain health.While positive impacts of aerobic exercise on executive function in adults with depression have been documented, a comprehensive understanding of its benefits on overall cognitive function, including memory, attention, and processing speed, along with key moderating factors in adults with MDD, remains unexplored. The purpose of the systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate the effects of aerobic exercise on overall cognitive function in adults with MDD, and to explore whether cognitive sub-domains, a

SUBMITTER: Ren FF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10869919 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature