Exercise improves cognitive function in aging patients

International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine

Feng Wang¹  Qing-Hua Song¹  Xin-Ping Zhao¹  Quan-Hai Zhang¹  Jian-Ping Hu¹  Yan-Hua Guo¹ 

关键词: Aging;    mild cognitive impairment;    exercise;    cognitive function;    dementia;   

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学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: e-Century Publishing Corporation

【 摘 要 】

A decline in cognitive ability commonly occurs among older individuals. This study sought to explore the restorative effects of exercise in older patients with existing cognitive disabilities. Ninety-six patients with mild cognitive impairment were placed in an exercise program for six months. Following completion of the program, participants were assessed via the Chinese Mini Mental Status Examination (MMSE), Activity of Daily Living (ADL) assessment, and body movement testing and compared to a control group of patients with mild cognitive impairment who did not participate in the exercise program (N = 102). Statistical analyses were performed using the Student’s t-test and chi-square test to compare results between groups. Compared with control group, patients who exercised showed improved cognitive function in immediate memory (p < 0.001) and delayed recall (p = 0.004) function. In addition, activities associated with daily living showed improvement (p < 0.001), as did body movement (p < 0.05), arm stability (p < 0.001), and the appearance of rotation (p < 0.05). Based on these results, we conclude that participation in an exercise program can improve patients’ cognitive function, physical abilities, and body movement capacity.

【 授权许可】

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