JMIR Research Protocols,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13, P. e56424 - e56424
Published: Oct. 7, 2024
Background
Cognitive
impairment
is
one
of
the
major
diseases
facing
aging
population.
The
progressive
decline
cognitive
function
can
lead
to
declining
health
or
even
loss
life,
work,
and
social
ability.
Exercise
behavioral
stimulation
increase
neurotransmitters
in
brain
improve
overall
function.
Reactivity
training
mobilize
neuromuscular
induce
changes
plasticity,
which
may
effectively
dysfunction
delay
occurrence
development
Alzheimer
disease;
however,
evidence
supporting
its
effectiveness
still
limited.
Objective
This
study
aims
explore
reliability
visual-motor
reaction
improving
function,
thereby
promoting
application
novel
nonpharmacological
therapies.
Methods
a
single-center,
open-label,
controlled
clinical
trial.
A
total
78
participants
will
be
recruited
for
study,
including
an
equal
number
athletes,
ordinary
healthy
college
students,
older
adults
community.
Participants
receive
2
weeks
response
training.
primary
outcome
this
assess
differences
functional
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(fMRI)
at
weeks.
secondary
outcomes
were
following:
acousto-optic
time,
Hamilton
Depression
Rating
Scale
(HAM-D),
Anxiety
(HAM-A),
Mini
Mental
State
Examination
(MMSE),
Activity
Daily
Living
(ADL)
Scale,
Subjective
Decline
Questionnaire–9
(SCD-Q9),
10-word
memory
test,
safety.
Results
was
approved
by
Shanghai
Clinical
Research
Ethics
Committee
on
January
2,
2024
(SECCR/2023-162-01).
As
September
11,
2024,
we
have
completed
recruitment
all
3
groups
volunteers.
We
expect
complete
data
collection
analysis
February
2025.
Conclusions
purpose
compare
improvements
perceptual
motor
functions
levels
across
different
populations
through
ability
efficacy
safety
exercise-based
therapies
Other
potential
benefits
include
understanding
characteristics
brain’s
perceptual-motor
system
between
athletes
general
population
exploring
adaptability
acquiring
skills
during
competitive
sports
could
provide
base
early
talent
broader
youth
development.
Trial
Registration
Chinese
Registry
ChiCTR2400079602;
https://tinyurl.com/23fbbndw
International
Registered
Report
Identifier
(IRRID)
DERR1-10.2196/56424
Frontiers in Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
19
Published: Feb. 28, 2025
This
review
aimed
to
elucidate
the
mechanisms
through
which
(i)
physical
activity
(PA)
enhances
neuroplasticity
and
cognitive
function
in
neurodegenerative
disorders,
(ii)
identify
specific
PA
interventions
for
improving
rehabilitation
programs.
We
conducted
a
literature
search
PubMed,
Medline,
Scopus,
Web
of
Science,
PsycINFO,
covering
publications
from
January
1990
August
2024.
The
strategy
employed
key
terms
related
neuroplasticity,
exercise,
function,
personalized
activity.
Inclusion
criteria
included
original
research
on
relationship
between
while
exclusion
eliminated
studies
focusing
solely
pharmacological
interventions.
identified
multiple
pathways
may
enhance
including
releasing
neurotrophic
factors,
modulation
neuroinflammation,
reduction
oxidative
stress,
enhancement
synaptic
connectivity
neurogenesis.
Aerobic
exercise
was
found
increase
hippocampal
volume
by
1–2%
improve
executive
scores
5–10%
older
adults.
Resistance
training
enhanced
control
memory
performance
12–18%
elderly
individuals.
Mind–body
exercises,
such
as
yoga
tai-chi,
improved
gray
matter
density
memory-related
brain
regions
3–5%
emotional
regulation
15–20%.
Dual-task
attention
processing
speed
8–14%
individuals
with
disorders.
also
discuss
potential
role
AI-based
AI
preventing
rehabilitating
illnesses,
highlighting
innovative
approaches
patient
outcomes.
significantly
disorders
various
mechanisms.
resistance
training,
mind–body
practices,
dual-task
exercises
each
offer
unique
benefits.
Implementing
these
activities
clinical
settings
can
Future
should
focus
creating
tailored
conditions,
incorporating
programs
optimize
rehabilitation.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(7), P. 2261 - 2261
Published: March 26, 2025
Background/Objectives:
This
systematic
review
with
meta-analysis
aimed
to
evaluate
and
synthesize
scientific
evidence
about
the
combined
cognitive
stimulation
physical
activity
interventions
on
Activities
of
Daily
Living
(ADL),
function,
function
in
older
people
Mild
Cognitive
Impairment
(MCI).
Methods:
A
literature
search
was
conducted
between
August
2024
October
using
core
collection
six
generic
databases:
PubMed,
EBSCOhost,
CINAHL
Complete,
Cochrane,
Scopus,
Web
Science.
The
PRISMA,
RoB
2,
GRADEpro
tools
assessed
evidence's
methodological
quality
certainty.
protocol
registered
PROSPERO,
CRD42024577229.
Results:
Of
270
records
identified
databases,
9
studies
were
analyzed
PICOS
format.
MMSE
showed
significant
improvements
favor
experimental
groups
(p
=
0.010).
In
contrast,
no
found
for
TMT-A
0.51)
TMT-B
0.37).
No
differences
reported
other
variables
studied.
Conclusions:
as
measured
by
MMSE,
improvements,
while
did
not
produce
ADL
or
among
MCI.
Individual
suggest
that
programs
integrate
both
components
may
provide
some
benefits.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(9), P. 5062 - 5062
Published: May 2, 2025
Aging
is
associated
with
cognitive
decline,
significantly
impacting
quality
of
life.
Drumming-based
and
physical
training,
a
novel
intervention,
engages
motor
circuits
simultaneously,
potentially
improving
executive
functions
emotional
regulation
in
older
adults.
A
randomized
controlled
trial
(RCT)
was
conducted
40
participants
aged
55
years
older,
assigned
to
either
an
experimental
group
receiving
drumming-based
training
or
control
undergoing
conventional
memory
exercises.
The
intervention
lasted
four
weeks,
consisting
30-min
sessions
three
times
per
week.
Functional
near-infrared
spectroscopy
(fNIRS)
employed
measure
brain
activity,
while
outcomes
were
assessed
through
standardized
tests,
including
the
Mini-Mental
State
Examination
(MMSE)
Geriatric
Depression
Scale
(GDS).
Task
performance
metrics,
such
as
accuracy
success
rates,
also
recorded.
Experimental
exhibited
significant
improvements
performance,
greater
number
correct
answers
(p
=
0.0004)
higher
task
rate
0.0001)
compared
group.
fNIRS
data
revealed
increased
oxygenated
hemoglobin
levels
left
orbitofrontal
cortex
(OFC)
0.028).
This
study
provides
compelling
evidence
that
program
can
lead
benefits
Journal of Sports Science and Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 172 - 186
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
This
study
aimed
to
examine
the
effects
of
aerobic
and
strength
training
methodologies,
either
combined
with
or
without
cognitive
training,
on
mitigating
decline.
A
total
154
subjects
were
recruited
(72.8
±
6.1
years,
69%
females)
divided
into
four
groups:
i)
plus
(STCT,
n
=
56);
ii)
(ST,
23);
iii)
(AT,
41);
iv)
(ATCT,
34).
Subjects
previously
cognitively
assessed
showed
decline
(less
than
26
points
Montreal
Cognitive
Assessment,
MoCA).
For
12
weeks,
all
groups
performed
3
times
a
week,
for
60
minutes,
program
corresponding
their
attributed
group.
The
MoCA
test
Senior
Fitness
applied
at
beginning
end
intervention.
repeated-measures
ANCOVA
revealed
significant
time-by-group
interactions
physical
performance
measures,
including
2-minute
step-in-place
(p
0.026),
arm
curl
<
0.001),
chair
sit-and-reach
back-scratch
8-foot
up-and-go
6-minute
walk
tests
0.001).
However,
no
improvements
observed
function
(MoCA,
p
0.242)
lower
body
(chair
stand,
0.411).
AT
group
greater
in
upper
compared
STCT
ST
0.001;
d
0.698;
0.004;
0.598),
while
significantly
improved
flexibility
ATCT
1.049).
had
greatest
endurance
0.133;
0.350).
It
was
demonstrated
that
overall
elderly
individuals.
performance.
Although
these
findings
suggest
both
exercise,
improve
fitness,
further
research
is
needed
determine
its
impact
Journal of Alzheimer s Disease,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 3, 2025
Background:
Mild
cognitive
impairment
(MCI)
represents
a
transitional
stage
between
normal
aging
and
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD),
with
significantly
elevated
risk
of
progressing
to
AD.
In
recent
years,
accumulating
evidence
has
indicated
that
exercise
interventions
may
mitigate
decline
in
individuals
MCI
reduce
the
conversion
AD,
potentially
through
mechanisms
such
as
enhancing
cerebral
blood
flow
promoting
neuroplasticity.
Objective:
To
explore
which
type
is
most
effective
improving
global
cognition
older
adults
investigate
whether
can
enhance
their
balance
abilities.
Methods:
Randomized
controlled
trials
were
retrieved
from
four
databases.
Stata
software
was
used
for
Network
Meta-Analysis
traditional
meta-analysis.
Results:
A
total
33
studies
included,
28
determine
best
modality.
The
results
multicomponent
(SUCRA
=
76.5%)
moderate-intensity
aerobic
73.6%)
are
two
modalities.
meta-analysis
showed
combined
training,
exercise,
resistance
land-based
kayaking
training
improve
ability.
Conclusions:
Multicomponent
be
optimal
modality
MCI,
various
modalities
However,
more
larger
sample
sizes
higher
quality
needed
provide
further
evidence.
Healthcare,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(6), P. 591 - 591
Published: March 8, 2025
Background:
Mild
cognitive
impairment
(MCI)
represents
an
early
stage
of
loss
that
significantly
increases
the
risk
dementia.
The
aim
this
study
was
to
comprehensively
synthesize
current
evidence
on
effect
combined
physical
and
therapies
in
older
adults
with
MCI.
Methods:
A
systematic
review
meta-analysis
conducted
by
searching
for
specific
keywords
PubMed,
Scopus,
Cinhal,
Web
Science
databases.
This
included
a
total
2256
participants
distributed
across
21
studies
evaluated
benefits
combining
exercise
stimulation.
Results:
revealed
these
types
present
significant
improvement
memory,
attention,
executive
functions.
Participants
showed
notable
improvements
areas,
highlighting
synergistic
effects
stimulation,
which
exceeded
each
therapy
separately.
These
results
contribute
understanding
how
can
improve
health
population,
offering
robust
supporting
their
application
clinical
practice.
Conclusions:
shows
stimulation
interventions
may
be
effective
strategy
improving
findings
offer
valuable
contribution
field,
potential
prevent
decline
quality
life
population.
interest
professionals
guide
future
research
applications.