Graduate Program in Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Brasília, Brasília, Brazil ; Rheumatology Division, University of Brasília Hospital, Brasília, Brazil ; Department of Physical Education, Euro-American University Center, Brasília, Brazil ; GEPEEFS (Strength Training and Health Research Group), Brasília, Brazil.
Int J Gen Med. 2013 May 24;6:387-91. doi: 10.2147/IJGM.S35315. Print 2013.
Physical activity has a protective effect on brain function in older people. Here, we briefly reviewed the studies and results related to the effects of exercise on cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease. The main findings from the current body of literature indicate positive evidence for structured physical activity (cardiorespiratory and resistance exercise) as a promising non-pharmacological intervention for preventing cognitive decline. More studies are needed to determine the mechanisms involved in this preventative effect, including on strength, cardiorespiratory, and other types of exercise. Thus, the prevention of Alzheimer's disease may depend on healthy lifestyle habits, such as a structured physical fitness program.
身体活动对老年人的大脑功能具有保护作用。在这里，我们简要回顾了与运动对认知障碍和阿尔茨海默病影响相关的研究和结果。目前文献的主要研究结果表明，有充分证据表明，有组织的身体活动（心肺和阻力运动）是一种有希望的非药物干预措施，可预防认知能力下降。还需要更多的研究来确定这种预防作用涉及的机制，包括力量、心肺功能和其他类型的运动。因此，预防阿尔茨海默病可能取决于健康的生活方式习惯，例如有组织的身体健康计划。
