Cognitive aging – specifically in older adults – has been a controversial topic among researchers for many years. Although a certain amount of cognitive decline is normal, excessive cognitive aging may lead to a bundle of health-related issues, such as Alzheimer’s and dementia, an inability to engage effectively in everyday tasks, as well as a decline in the quality of life. While a multitude of factors has been correlated with cognitive aging in older adults, such as genetics and lifestyle choices, immense focus among numerous studies has been placed on the effects of physical activity on cognitive aging. The primary purpose of this paper is to investigate evidence that supports that physical activity can play a positive role in reducing the rate and extent of cognitive aging in older adults (65+).
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Furthermore, it will discuss the long-term effects that oxygen consumption has on the performance on neurophysiological exams, the impact on different cognitive domains, and will briefly examine the limitations of these studies and the research methods
Furthermore, it will discuss the long-term effects that oxygen consumption has on the performance on neurophysiological exams, the impact on different cognitive domains, and will briefly examine the limitations of these studies and the research methods