Physical Activity, Cognitive Decline, and Quality of Life in Older Adults

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dc.contributor.authorFaraziani, Fateh
dc.contributor.authorEken, Özgür
dc.date.accessioned2026-04-04T13:19:13Z
dc.date.available2026-04-04T13:19:13Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.departmentİnönü Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractObjective: This narrative review aims to explore the relationship between physical activity, cognitive decline, and quality of life in older adults, examining the mechanisms by which PA influences these outcomes, summarizing key studies, and identifying differences in impact by type, duration, and intensity of PA. Methods and Materials: A comprehensive literature search was conducted across multiple electronic databases, including PubMed, MEDLINE, Scopus, and PsycINFO. Inclusion criteria focused on studies involving participants aged 60 and older, examining the effects of PA on cognitive function and QoL, published in English between January 2000 and December 2023. Results: Physical activity positively impacts cognitive decline and QoL in older adults through improved cardiovascular health, increased neuroplasticity, and enhanced neurogenesis. Key studies indicate that regular PA, especially aerobic and resistance exercises, is associated with better cognitive functioning and slower cognitive decline. The type, duration, and intensity of PA significantly influence its effectiveness, with moderate-intensity and long-term engagement yielding the most substantial benefits. Conclusion: Physical activity is a vital intervention for promoting cognitive health and enhancing QoL in older adults. Healthcare providers and policymakers should encourage regular PA among older adults, incorporating a variety of exercises to maximize benefits. Future research should focus on establishing causality, exploring optimal PA regimens, and examining the cost-effectiveness of PA programs to inform practice and policy. © 2024 the authors.
dc.identifier.doi10.61838/kman.intjssh.7.2.2
dc.identifier.endpage22
dc.identifier.issn2588-5782
dc.identifier.issue2
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105028425611
dc.identifier.scopusqualityN/A
dc.identifier.startpage13
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.61838/kman.intjssh.7.2.2
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11616/108248
dc.identifier.volume7
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherKMAN Publication Inc.
dc.relation.ispartofInternational Journal of Sport Studies for Health
dc.relation.publicationcategoryDiğer
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_Scopus_20250329
dc.subjectAerobic exercise
dc.subjectCognitive decline
dc.subjectNeuroplasticity
dc.subjectOlder adults
dc.subjectPhysical activity
dc.subjectQuality of life
dc.subjectResistance training
dc.titlePhysical Activity, Cognitive Decline, and Quality of Life in Older Adults
dc.typeReview

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