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Physical activity and risk of cognitive decline: a meta-analysis of prospective studies | Synapse

August 31, 2010Open Access

Physical activity and risk of cognitive decline: a meta-analysis of prospective studies

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This is the first meta-analysis to evaluate the role of physical activity on cognitive decline amongst nondemented subjects. The present results suggest a significant and consistent protection for all levels of physical activity against the occurrence of cognitive decline.

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Sofi et al. (Tue,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d89004c025a7c015bee219 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2796.2010.02281.x

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