Jasim Saade Abdalkareem, Singh Mandeep, Al-Dhalimy Aiman Mohammed Baqir, Zwamel Ahmed Hussein, Jawad Israa Abed, Shalaby Nagat Salah
Medical Laboratory Techniques Department, Al-Maarif University College, Anbar, Iraq.
Directorate of Sports and Physical Education, University of Jammu, J&K, India.
Iran J Psychiatry. 2024 Oct;19(4):463-472. doi: 10.18502/ijps.v19i4.16561.
Understanding the associations between cognitive function and chronic exercise has gained significant attention in the last decade. This overview aims to consolidate current knowledge and shed light on potential benefits of long-term exercise on cognitive abilities. Relevant databases, including Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science, were searched through predefined keywords related to chronic exercise and cognitive function. We included all relevant systematic-reviews and meta-analysis in our data-synthesizing. We identified 74 references across PubMed (33), Scopus (35), and Web of Sciences (6). After deduplication, 52 unique references remained. Screening by title and abstract yielded 28 relevant studies. Full-text review based on inclusion criteria resulted in nine eligible articles. Most were meta-analyses, examining 10 to 71 randomized controlled trials on executive functions across various age groups and health statuses. Both acute and chronic exercises demonstrated small to moderate positive effects on cognitive functions, with chronic exercise outcomes influenced by type, duration, frequency, session length, age, and cognitive status. Extensive research underscores a robust and compelling link between involving in regular, long-term physical exercise and enhancement of cognitive functioning. This connection emphasizes the critical role that consistent physical activity plays in safeguarding mental well-being and maintaining sharp cognitive abilities throughout various life stages. Positive effect of sustained physical exercise on cognitive functioning serves as a compelling reason to integrate exercise as a fundamental component of a holistic approach to mental wellness and cognitive longevity.
在过去十年中，了解认知功能与长期锻炼之间的关联受到了广泛关注。本综述旨在整合现有知识，阐明长期锻炼对认知能力的潜在益处。通过与长期锻炼和认知功能相关的预定义关键词，检索了包括Scopus、PubMed和Web of Science在内的相关数据库。我们将所有相关的系统评价和荟萃分析纳入数据综合过程。我们在PubMed（33篇）、Scopus（35篇）和Web of Sciences（6篇）中识别出74篇参考文献。去重后，剩下52篇独特的参考文献。通过标题和摘要筛选出28项相关研究。根据纳入标准进行全文审查后，有9篇文章符合要求。大多数是荟萃分析，研究了10至71项针对不同年龄组和健康状况的执行功能的随机对照试验。急性和长期锻炼均对认知功能显示出小到中等程度的积极影响，长期锻炼的结果受类型、持续时间、频率、单次时长、年龄和认知状态的影响。大量研究强调了参与定期、长期体育锻炼与认知功能增强之间存在强有力且令人信服的联系。这种联系强调了持续的体育活动在保障心理健康以及在人生各个阶段保持敏锐认知能力方面所起的关键作用。持续体育锻炼对认知功能的积极影响是将锻炼作为整体心理健康和认知长寿方法的基本组成部分的一个令人信服的理由。
