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European Review of Aging and Physical Activity

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Open Access 01-12-2018 | Review Article

Does physical exercise improve perceptual skills and visuospatial attention in older adults? A review

Authors: Monica Muiños, Soledad Ballesteros

Published in: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity | Issue 1/2018

Abstract

Neuroimaging studies suggest that when the brain ages, more areas are involved to perform a task in order to obtain the same results. This, together with the increase in crystalized intelligence and wisdom, is usually considered as a compensatory strategy. Research has demonstrated that physical activity might also act as a strategy and be one of the main factors that can slow down age-related perceptual and cognitive decline. Research also suggests that different types of physical exercise and sport lead to different changes in perceptual and cognitive skills as well as in several areas of the brain, especially those involving multiple domains, such as exergaming, dance or some sports. This review summarizes the findings of recent studies with older adults investigating the brain and cognitive benefits of different forms of physical exercise. Visuospatial attention, which plays a critical role in our daily lives, especially for older adults, is a central part of this analysis.

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Title: Does physical exercise improve perceptual skills and visuospatial attention in older adults? A review
Authors: Monica Muiños
Soledad Ballesteros
Publication date: 01-12-2018
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity / Issue 1/2018
Print ISSN: 1813-7253
Electronic ISSN: 1861-6909
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s11556-018-0191-0

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