Fighting Alzheimer’s with Movement: The Role of Physical Activity in Disease Management
Introduction and purpose This article investigates the role of physical activity in Alzheimer's disease. It reviews existing research to explore how exercise affects cognitive decline, identifies mechanisms through which physical activity may slow disease progression, and evaluates practica...
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Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń
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Introduction and purpose
This article investigates the role of physical activity in Alzheimer's disease. It reviews existing research to explore how exercise affects cognitive decline, identifies mechanisms through which physical activity may slow disease progression, and evaluates practical recommendations for integrating exercise into Alzheimer's management. The goal is to provide valuable insights for individuals and healthcare professionals on using physical activity as a non-pharmacological approach to managing Alzheimer's disease.
State of knowledge
The article examines the current literature on Alzheimer's disease, with a focus on the effects of physical activity on cognitive function. By understanding the relationship between exercise and brain health, targeted interventions can be developed to slow cognitive decline. The impact of physical activity on overall Alzheimer's disease progression is also highlighted.
Material and Methods
A review of literature from 2009 to 2024 was conducted using databases such as PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. Keywords included "Alzheimer's disease," "physical activity," "cognitive decline," and "exercise." The review focused on English-language primary research articles from peer-reviewed journals.
Summary
The review underscores the positive effects of physical activity in managing Alzheimer's disease. Evidence suggests that regular exercise helps improve cognitive function, slow disease progression, and enhance overall quality of life. This highlights the effectiveness of physical activity as a valuable, non-pharmacological approach to managing Alzheimer's.
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| spelling | doaj-art-1f58d926335a4b509522cba63c83272c2025-02-12T08:26:12ZengNicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńQuality in Sport2450-31182025-02-013810.12775/QS.2025.38.58214Fighting Alzheimer’s with Movement: The Role of Physical Activity in Disease ManagementAgnieszka Kosińska0https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3041-274XMagdalena Balwierz1https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8254-5440Karolina Kalinowska2https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2657-7165Urszula Świrk3https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6756-6016Jan Karczmarz4https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4960-4013Joanna Orzechowska5https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6594-3717Marika Gutowska6https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8297-5465Michał Orzechowski7https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9315-1361Aleksandra Paprocka8https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2082-5541Paulina Fijałek9https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2508-7059District Hospital in Chrzanow, ul.Topolowa 16, 32-500 Chrzanow, PolandUpper Silesian Medical Centre of Professor Leszek Giec in Katowice Ziołowa 45/47, 40-635 Katowice, PolandHealth Care Team of the District Hospital In Sochaczew, Batalionów Chłopskich 3/7, 96-500 Sochaczew, PolandIndependent Public Health Care Facilities in Przasnysz, Dr. Wojciech Oczko Hospital, Sadowa 9, 06-300 Przasnysz, PolandSouthern Hospital, Rotmistrza Witolda Pileckiego 99, 02-781 Warsaw, PolandJędrzej Śniadecki Specialist Hospital in Nowy Sącz, Młyńska 10, 33 – 300 Nowy Sącz, PolandJózef Struś Multi-Specialist Municipal Hospital, Szwajcarska 3, 61-285, PoznańJędrzej Śniadecki Specialist Hospital in Nowy Sącz, Młyńska 10, 33 – 300 Nowy Sącz, PolandJan Mikulicz-Radecki University Clinical Hospital, Borowska 213, 50-556 Wroclaw, PolandSouthern Hospital, Rotmistrza Witolda Pileckiego 99, 02-781 Warsaw, Poland Introduction and purpose This article investigates the role of physical activity in Alzheimer's disease. It reviews existing research to explore how exercise affects cognitive decline, identifies mechanisms through which physical activity may slow disease progression, and evaluates practical recommendations for integrating exercise into Alzheimer's management. The goal is to provide valuable insights for individuals and healthcare professionals on using physical activity as a non-pharmacological approach to managing Alzheimer's disease. State of knowledge The article examines the current literature on Alzheimer's disease, with a focus on the effects of physical activity on cognitive function. By understanding the relationship between exercise and brain health, targeted interventions can be developed to slow cognitive decline. The impact of physical activity on overall Alzheimer's disease progression is also highlighted. Material and Methods A review of literature from 2009 to 2024 was conducted using databases such as PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. Keywords included "Alzheimer's disease," "physical activity," "cognitive decline," and "exercise." The review focused on English-language primary research articles from peer-reviewed journals. Summary The review underscores the positive effects of physical activity in managing Alzheimer's disease. Evidence suggests that regular exercise helps improve cognitive function, slow disease progression, and enhance overall quality of life. This highlights the effectiveness of physical activity as a valuable, non-pharmacological approach to managing Alzheimer's. https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/58214Alzheimer's diseaseAlzheimer's disease and physical activitydementiacognitive functiondisease progressionexercise |
| spellingShingle | Agnieszka Kosińska Magdalena Balwierz Karolina Kalinowska Urszula Świrk Jan Karczmarz Joanna Orzechowska Marika Gutowska Michał Orzechowski Aleksandra Paprocka Paulina Fijałek Fighting Alzheimer’s with Movement: The Role of Physical Activity in Disease Management Quality in Sport Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease and physical activity dementia cognitive function disease progression exercise |
| title | Fighting Alzheimer’s with Movement: The Role of Physical Activity in Disease Management |
| title_full | Fighting Alzheimer’s with Movement: The Role of Physical Activity in Disease Management |
| title_fullStr | Fighting Alzheimer’s with Movement: The Role of Physical Activity in Disease Management |
| title_full_unstemmed | Fighting Alzheimer’s with Movement: The Role of Physical Activity in Disease Management |
| title_short | Fighting Alzheimer’s with Movement: The Role of Physical Activity in Disease Management |
| title_sort | fighting alzheimer s with movement the role of physical activity in disease management |
| topic | Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease and physical activity dementia cognitive function disease progression exercise |
| url | https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/58214 |
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