Mind-body exercise and cognitive function: potential approaches to manage cognitive impairment- a meta-analysis

نویسندگان

  • Yin Wu
  • YIN WU
  • Yong Tai Wang
  • Elisabeth O. Burgess
  • Jerry Wu
  • Yong Tai
چکیده

Cognitive impairment is prevalent among older adults population. It brings restriction to older adults’ lives and bring huge burden to the society. Mind-body exercise has characteristics from both physical exercise and intellectual experience. Moreover, it has potential cognitive benefits to reduce the incidence even reverse cognitive impairment. Using meta-analysis to analyze findings form published research on mind-body exercise, this study will explore whether practicing mind-body exercise is beneficial for the management of cognitive impairment. INDEX WORDS: Mind-body exercise, Tai Chi, Yoga, Older adults, Cognitive function MIND-BODY EXERCISE AND COGNITIVE FUNCTION: POTENTIAL APPROACHES TO MANAGE COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT-A META-ANALYSIS

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تاریخ انتشار 2015