Physical Activity and Brain Function in Older Adults at Increased Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease

Physical Activity and Brain Function in Older Adults at Increased Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease

Leisure-time physical activity (PA) and exercise training are known to help maintain cognitive function in healthy older adults. However, relatively little is known about the effects of PA on cognitive function or brain function in those at increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease throug...

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Main Authors: Stephen M. Rao, Michael Seidenberg, John L. Woodard, Kristy A. Nielson, J. Carson Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-01-01
Series:Brain Sciences
Subjects:
Alzheimer&#8217
s disease
cognition
exercise
physical activity
APOE genotype
genetic risk
mild cognitive impairment
memory
MRI
neuroimaging
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/3/1/54

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