Physical activity and risk of cognitive decline: a meta-analysis of prospective studies

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Francesco Sofi · Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi

Debora Valecchi · Don Carlo Gnocchi Foundation

Duccio Bacci · Don Carlo Gnocchi Foundation

Rosanna Abbate · University of Florence

Gian Franco Gensini · Don Carlo Gnocchi Foundation

Alessandro Casini · Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi

Claudio Macchi

Abstract

This is the first meta-analysis to evaluate the role of physical activity on cognitive decline amongst nondemented subjects. The present results suggest a significant and consistent protection for all levels of physical activity against the occurrence of cognitive decline.

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Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Traumatic Brain Injury Research Physical Activity and Health

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Published in: Journal of Internal Medicine

Volume 269, Issue 1, pp. 107-117

DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2796.2010.02281.x

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Physical activity and risk of cognitive decline: a meta-analysis of prospective studies

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