Physical activity has shown tremendous promise for counteracting cognitive aging, but also
tremendous variability in cognitive benefits. We describe evidence for how exercise affects …

Cognitive decline is a common feature of aging. Physical activity is a modifiable lifestyle
factor that has been identified as positively impacting cognitive health of older adults. Here …

In this chapter we summarize the extant literature examining whether physical activity,
physical fitness, and training interventions are associated with improved cognitive and brain …

Exercise training is an important strategy to counteract cognitive and brain health decline
during aging. Evidence from systematic reviews and meta-analyses supports the notion of …

What is bodily fitness and how does it affect brain fitness? Compelling evidence indicates
that the two are closely related, especially in older age (Colcombe & Kramer, 2003; …

Cognitive function declines in late adulthood and this is preceded by atrophy of the
prefrontal cortex, hippocampal formation, and parietal cortex. Despite significant loss of …

Given the aging populations in many countries throughout the world, there is an increasing
interest in lifestyle factors and interventions that will enhance the cognitive vitality of older …

A wealth of evidence strongly suggests that regular physical activity can slow the
progression of age-related declines in brain structure, brain function, and cognition …

Age-related changes in the brain can compromise cognitive function. However, in some
cases, the brain is able to functionally reorganize to compensate for some of this loss. The …

There is growing evidence that aerobic exercise protects against age-related cognitive
decline and that cardiorespiratory fitness is an important factor for these benefits. Studies …