Getting Fit to Counteract Cognitive Aging: Evidence and Future Directions
Michelle W. Voss, Shivangi Jain
Abstract
Physical activity has shown tremendous promise for counteracting cognitive aging, but also tremendous variability in cognitive benefits. We describe evidence for how exercise affects cognitive and brain aging, and whether cardiorespiratory fitness is a key factor. We highlight a brain network framework as a valuable paradigm for the mechanistic insight needed to tailor physical activity for cognitive benefits.
Topics & Concepts
Cardiorespiratory fitnessCognitionCognitive agingBrain agingPsychologyKey (lock)Physical activityCognitive declineEffects of sleep deprivation on cognitive performanceCognitive psychologyNeuroscienceMedicineComputer sciencePhysical medicine and rehabilitationDementiaPhysical therapyDiseaseComputer securityPathologyFunctional Brain Connectivity StudiesHealth, Environment, Cognitive AgingHeart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control