Physical activity and cognition in old age

NT Lautenschlager, OP Almeida�- Current opinion in Psychiatry, 2006 - journals.lww.com
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Behavioural medicine Physical activity and cognition in old age Lautenschlager, Nicola T;�…
Summary
The results of observational studies are largely consistent with the hypothesis that physical activity reduces the risk of cognitive decline and dementia in later life. These findings are, however, not as yet adequately supported by data from randomized clinical trials.
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