Effects of low- and high-intensity physical exercise on physical and cognitive function in older persons with dementia: a randomized controlled trial

Effects of low- and high-intensity physical exercise on physical and cognitive function in older persons with dementia: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Potential moderators such as exercise intensity or apolipoprotein-E4 (ApoE4) carriership may determine the magnitude of exercise effects on physical and cognitive functions in patients with dementia (PwD). We determined the effects of a 24-week aerobic and strength training progr...

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Main Authors: L. M. J. Sanders, T. Hortobágyi, E. G. A. Karssemeijer, E. A. Van der Zee, E. J. A. Scherder, M. J. G. van Heuvelen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy
Subjects:
Dementia
Cognitive decline
Physical exercise
Exercise intensity
Dose-response relationship
ApoE4
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13195-020-00597-3

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