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Effects of physical activity and exercise interventions on Alzheimer's disease: an umbrella review of existing meta-analyses.

Susana López-OrtizSimone ListaPedro L ValenzuelaJosé Pinto-FragaRicardo CarmonaFilippo CaraciGiuseppe CarusoNicola ToschiEnzo EmanueleAudrey GabelleRobert NisticòFrancesco GaraciAlejandro LuciaAlejandro Santos-Lozano
Published in: Journal of neurology (2022)
There is strong evidence of a protective effect of regular PA against AD risk; however, the dose-response association remains unclear. Physical exercise seems to improve several dimensions in patients with AD, although research is warranted to elucidate the exercise characteristics that promote the greatest benefits.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • meta analyses
  • high intensity
  • systematic review
  • randomized controlled trial
  • body mass index
  • resistance training
  • cognitive decline
  • body composition
  • depressive symptoms