A Meta-Analysis of Studies of the Effect of Mind Body Exercise on Various Domains of Cognitive Function in Older People With or Without Mild Cognitive Impairment.

ABSTRACT: Objectivethis meta-analysis evaluates the effects of mind-body exercise (MBE) on cognitive function in older adults with or without mild cognitive impairment (MCI). We examined the impact of different MBE, including yoga, tai chi, qigong, and meditation, on six cognitive domains: attention, executive function, working memory, verbal memory, processing speed, and visual-spatial construction.MethodsWe searched eight electronic databases from inception till August 2024. The literature search, study selection, data extraction, methodological quality assessment and statistical analyses were performed.ResultsA total of 45 studies, comprising 4602 participants, were included. Results indicated that MBE had a moderate positive effect on visual-spatial construction (Hedges' g = 0.46) and sma

SUBMITTER: Suk JW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12329208 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature