Physical Activity Prevents Progression for Cognitive Impairment and Vascular Dementia
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Physical Activity Prevents Progression for Cognitive Impairment and Vascular Dementia
Physical activity can prevent functional decline associated with age and promote global health status. Recent reports suggested that physical activity can prevent cognitive decline and progression for dementia, including Alzheimer disease, and the explanation for this relation still remains a matter of debate. Several reasons can explain the protective effect of physical activity on the evoluti...
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عنوان ژورنال: Stroke
سال: 2012
ISSN: 0039-2499,1524-4628
DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.112.661793