Respiratory training as strategy to prevent cognitive decline in aging: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Inadequate oxygenation may cause lesions and brain atrophy during aging. Studies show a positive association between pulmonary function and the cognitive performance of individuals from middle age on.

Objective

To investigate the effect of aerobic physical exercises and respiratory training on the blood oxygenation, pulmonary functions, and cognition of the elderly.

Design

This was a randomized and controlled trial with three parallel groups. A total of 195 community-dwelling elderly were assessed for eligibility; only n=102 were included and allocated into the three groups, but after 6 months, n=68 were analyzed in the final sample. Participants were randomized into a social interaction group (the control group), an aerobic exercise group (the "walking" gr

SUBMITTER: Ferreira L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4374650 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature