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The Influence of Physical Activity on Cognitive Functioning in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

by Colton Simmons 1,*
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Palacký University Olomouc
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JPHE  2021 4(2):98; https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxxx
Received: 17 July 2021 / Accepted: 19 August 2021 / Published Online: 14 November 2021
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Physical activity has been identified as a modifiable lifestyle factor that may promote cognitive health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline in older adults. This systematic review and meta-analysis examine the relationship between physical activity and cognitive functioning in older adults, including aspects such as memory, executive function, and processing speed. Drawing from longitudinal studies, randomized controlled trials, and cross-sectional analyses, the review synthesizes evidence on the effects of different types, intensities, and durations of physical activity on cognitive outcomes. Additionally, it explores potential mechanisms underlying the physical activity-cognition relationship, such as increased cerebral blood flow, neuroplasticity, and neurotrophic factors.

Keywords: physical activity; cognitive functioning; older adults; systematic review; meta-analysis;
Copyright: © 2021 by Simmons. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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Simmons, C. The Influence of Physical Activity on Cognitive Functioning in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Public Health & Environment, 2021, 4, 98. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Simmons C. The Influence of Physical Activity on Cognitive Functioning in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Public Health & Environment; 2021, 4(2):98. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Simmons, Colton 2021. "The Influence of Physical Activity on Cognitive Functioning in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis" Journal of Public Health & Environment 4, no.2:98. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx

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