Effects of Mind‐Body Exercises on Cognitive Function in Older Adults: A Meta‐Analysis

2018113 citationsReview

Authors

Chunxiao Wu · Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine

Qu Yi · Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine

Xiaoyan Zheng · Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine

Shaoyang Cui · Shenzhen Pingle Orthopedic Hospital

Bin Chen · First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine

Liming Lu · Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine

Chunzhi Tang

Abstract

Mind-body exercises, especially tai chi and dance mind-body exercise, are beneficial for improving global cognition, cognitive flexibility, working memory, verbal fluency, and learning in cognitively intact or impaired older adults. Moderate intensity is recommended as the optimal dose for older adults. J Am Geriatr Soc 67:749-758, 2019.

Topics & Keywords

Health and Wellbeing Research Behavioral Health and Interventions Physical Activity and Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

Volume 67, Issue 4, pp. 749-758

DOI: 10.1111/jgs.15714

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