Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease: What We Know Now
This article provides a critical review of the current research on physical activity and the human brain in late life, paying specific attention to how physical activity affects the structure and function of the brain within the context of neural plasticity. It highlights lifestyle
behaviors such as cardiovascular fitness and aerobic exercise as potentially helpful to the health and function of the aging brain. Also included are the latest research findings and lifestyle tips from scientific literature that help to improve brain health in adulthood.
Document Type: Research Article
Publication date: 01 July 2011
- Practitioners and researchers in the field of aging have long relied on Generations to provide them with in-depth research, practical applications, and valuable insight into the lives of older adults and those who work with them. Each issue features several articles on a single topic, guest-edited by one or more recognized experts in the subject area, and includes contributions from a range of practitioners, researchers, policymakers and elders. Authoritative and comprehensive, Generations offers a wide range of perspectives on relevant and timely topics in aging. This is what makes Generations an ideal resource for professionals, academics and anyone interested in aging.
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