Effectiveness of exercise interventions, alone or in combination with dietary modifications, on working memory in overweight and obese individuals: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT: This systematic review aimed to establish the effectiveness of exercise interventions, alone or in combination with dietary modifications, on working memory (WM) in individuals living with overweight and obesity. A comprehensive literature search was conducted using the Scopus, PubMed, Springer-Link, RefSeek, and Cochrane Library databases to identify relevant publications up to January 18, 2024. Data on participants' characteristics, intervention settings, and key outcomes related to WM were extracted. The quality of the studies was assessed using the PEDro scale. A total of 15 articles met pre-established inclusion criteria, involving participants across nine countries with a range of 12-125 individuals and ages spanning from 6 to 80 years old. Among the studies analyzed, 10 exclusively

SUBMITTER: Cristi-Montero C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11369346 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature