Moderate Exercise Improves Cognitive Function in Healthy Elderly People: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity in the elderly is recommended by international guidelines to protect against cognitive decline and functional impairment.

Objective

This Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) was set up to verify whether medium-intensity physical activity in elderly people living in the community is effective in improving cognitive performance.

Design

RCT with parallel and balanced large groups.

Setting

Academic university hospital and Olympic gyms.

Subjects

People aged 65 years old and older of both genders living at home holding a medical certificate for suitability in non-competitive physical activity.

Methods

Participants were randomized to a 12-week, 3 sessions per week moderate physical activity program or to a control condition focu

SUBMITTER: Carta MG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8493830 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature