The effect of aerobic exercise on improvement of motor functions in healthy elderly

KALDIRIMCI M., MOHAMMADİ M., KAZEMİ S. E., MIZRAK O., ŞAM C. T.

Pelagia Research Library, vol.6, pp.21-27, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 6
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1186/s12877-015-0058-4
  • Journal Name: Pelagia Research Library
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
  • Page Numbers: pp.21-27
  • Keywords: Attention, Amyloid peptide, Exercise, Executive function, HOMEOSTASIS MODEL ASSESSMENT, INSULIN-DEGRADING ENZYME, ALZHEIMERS-DISEASE, PHYSICAL-ACTIVITY, AEROBIC EXERCISE, OLDER-ADULTS, IMPAIRMENT, BRAIN, RISK, ASSOCIATION
  • Ataturk University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Physical activity reduces the incidence and progression of cognitive impairment. Cognitive-motor dual-task training, which requires dividing attention between cognitive tasks and exercise, may improve various cognitive domains; therefore, we examined the effect of dual-task training on the executive functions and on plasma amyloid beta peptide (A beta) 42/40 ratio, a potent biomarker of Alzheimer's disease, in healthy elderly people.