Background Physical exercise is seen as a promising intervention to prevent or delay
cognitive decline in individuals aged 50 years and older, yet the evidence from reviews is …

Exercise plays a key role in healthy aging by promoting both physical and cognitive function.
Physical function and cognitive function appear to be interrelated and may share common …

Review of the evidence on, and fundamental questions about, efforts to improve executive
functions, including working memory Page 166 8 Review of the Evidence on, and Fundamental …

Abstract The 'Executive Functions'(EFs) of inhibitory control, working memory, and cognitive
flexibility enable us to think before we act, resist temptations or impulsive reactions, stay …

Background There is increasing evidence that physical activity supports healthy ageing.
Exercise is helpful for cardiovascular, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems, among …

Physical activity (PA) is known to maintain and improve neurocognitive health. However,
there is still a poor understanding of the mechanisms by which PA exerts its effects on the …

Background Yoga has been recommended as a muscle strengthening and balance activity
in national and global physical activity guidelines. However, the evidence base establishing …

Objectives: To assess the effects of aerobic exercise training on neurocognitive
performance. Although the effects of exercise on neurocognition have been the subject of …

Studies of the cognitive benefits of physical activity need to move beyond simple aerobic
activities that require little thought (treadmill running, riding a stationary bicycle, or rapid …

Background The purpose was to conduct systematic reviews of the relationship between
physical activity of healthy community-dwelling older (> 65 years) adults and outcomes of …