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Physical activity and cognition in the elderly: a review / Atividade física e cognição em idosos: uma revisão
Busse, Alexandre Leopold; Gil, Gislaine; Santarém, José Maria; Jacob Filho, Wilson.
  • Busse, Alexandre Leopold; University of São Paulo. Hospital das Clínicas. Department of Clinical Medicine. Geriatric Service. São Paulo. BR
  • Gil, Gislaine; University of São Paulo. Faculdade of Medicine. Hospital das Clínicas. Alemão Oswaldo Cruz Hospital. Memory Stimulus Center. Fleury laboratories. São Paulo. BR
  • Santarém, José Maria; University of São Paulo. Faculty of Medicine. Geriatrics Discipline of the FMUSP. Center for Studies in Physical Activity Sciences. São Paulo. BR
  • Jacob Filho, Wilson; University of São Paulo. School of Medicine. Geriatrics Discipline. São Paulo. BR
Dement. neuropsychol ; 3(3): 204-208, Sept. 2009.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-538887
ABSTRACT
Abstract Physical activity has been indicated as a strategy to promote health in the elderly, as well as to encourage the maintenance of functional capacity, and acts in the prevention and control of various diseases. In recent years, there has been great interest in studying the benefits of physical activity in the preservation or even improvement of cognitive performance in both the elderly without cognitive impairment and in elderly patients with some degree of cognitive impairment or dementia. The majority of epidemiological studies and clinical trials have evaluated aerobic exercises while few have assessed resistance exercise programs. The objective of this review was to examine the effects of different types of physical activity on cognitive function of elderly individuals with or without prior impairment.
RESUMO
Resumo A atividade física tem sido amplamente indicada como uma estratégia para a promoção de saúde no idoso, pois além de favorecer a manutenção da capacidade funcional, atua na prevenção e controle de diversas doenças. Nos últimos anos, tem havido um forte interesse em estudar os benefícios da atividade física na preservação ou mesmo na melhora do desempenho cognitivo tanto em idosos sem comprometimento cognitivo como em idosos com algum comprometimento cognitivo e demência. Os estudos epidemiológicos e a maioria dos ensaios clínicos avaliaram os exercícios aeróbios e poucos ensaios clínicos adotaram programas de exercícios resistidos. O objetivo desta revisão é analisar os efeitos de diferentes tipos de atividade física na função cognitiva de idosos com ou sem comprometimento prévio.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Aging / Cognition Disorders / Dementia / Motor Activity Limits: Humans Language: Portuguese Journal: Dement. neuropsychol Journal subject: NEUROCIENCIAS / Neurology / Psychology / Psychiatry Year: 2009 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: University of São Paulo/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Aging / Cognition Disorders / Dementia / Motor Activity Limits: Humans Language: Portuguese Journal: Dement. neuropsychol Journal subject: NEUROCIENCIAS / Neurology / Psychology / Psychiatry Year: 2009 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: University of São Paulo/BR