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Is there a role for physical activity in preventing cognitive decline in people with mild cognitive impairment?

Author(s) -

Sally Barber,

Andrew Clegg,

John Young

Publication year - 2011

Publication title -

age and ageing

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 2.014

H-Index - 143

eISSN - 1468-2834

pISSN - 0002-0729

DOI - 10.1093/ageing/afr138

Subject(s) - medicine , dementia , cognitive impairment , psychological intervention , cognition , physical activity , cognitive decline , gerontology , intensive care medicine , physical therapy , physical medicine and rehabilitation , psychiatry , disease , pathology

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a common clinical syndrome that identifies people at high risk of developing dementia. Although treatments for MCI are currently unavailable, preliminary evidence has identified potential neuro-protective effects of physical activity, which may lead to improved outcomes. However, there is uncertainty regarding the effectiveness, feasibility and acceptability of this treatment strategy. These uncertainties require further investigation before physical activity interventions can be recommended for routine care.

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