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Effect of physical activity on cognitive function in older adults at risk for Alzheimer disease: a randomized trial

Authors :
Lautenschlager, Nicola T.
Flicker, Leon
Cox, Kay L.
Foster, Jonathan K.
Almeida, Osvaldo P.
van Bockxmeer, Frank M.
Greenop, Kathryn R.
Jianguo Xiao
Source :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association. Sept 3, 2008, Vol. 300 Issue 9, p1027, 11 p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

A study was conducted to determine the beneficial effects of physical activity on the incidence of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Results revealed that adults manifesting a memory loss and subjected to physical activity displayed considerable improvement over a period of time.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00987484
Volume :
300
Issue :
9
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.185316015