The role of regular physical exercise for enhancement of long-term memory in the elderly: a review of recent evidences

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https://doi.org/10.15448/2357-9641.2015.2.21786

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Physical training, Aging, Learning, Cognition, Memory.

Abstract

Aims: We performed a systematic review of recent literature to discuss the role of physical exercise on cognition of the elderly, especially long-term memory (LTM). Source of data: The articles were sought in scientific journals indexed in Medline through PubMe and PubMed Central websites. In the final yield a total of 8 articles was selected. They show that Exercise programs improving LTM in the elderly involved aerobic activities performed 2-3 times per week. LTM improvements were correlated with brain-specific regions changing volume and depend on intensity, performed at least moderately for a minimum of 2.5 to 3 months. Exercise programs to improve LTM require strict control of exercise intensity, while different training duration and weekly sessions seem effective. Conclusions: Training focusing only in walking sessions requires further investigations to ensure its potential in improving LTM in the elderly.

 

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Author Biographies

Helen Lidiane Schimidt, Universidade Federal do Pampa

ossui Graduação em Fisioterapia (2011) e Mestrado em Bioquímica pela Universidade Federal do Pampa (2014). Atualmente é aluna de Doutorado em Bioquímica na Universidade Federal do Pampa (Bolsista Capes). Em 2014, conclui aperfeiçoamento em Neurofisiologia junto a University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canadá, com fomento do Emerging Leader in America Program. É membro atuante do Grupo de Pesquisa em Neuromecânica Aplicada (GNAP) da Universidade Federal do Pampa desde 2009. Seus interesses de pesquisa envolvem a neuromecânica e neurofisiologia do exercício físico no tratamento de disfunções neurológicas. Desenvolve projetos de pesquisa científica com ênfase nas adaptações neurológicas e bioquímicas resultantes do envelhecimento e de doenças neurodegenerativas.

Pâmela Billig Mello Carpes, Universidade Federal do Pampa

Concluiu graduação em Fisioterapia (2005) e aperfeiçoamento em Formação Pedagógica Habilitação Anatomia e Fisiologia Humana (800h-2005) pela Universidade de Cruz Alta; mestrado (2008, bolsa CNPq) e doutorado em Ciências Biológicas: Fisiologia pela Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (2010, bolsa CAPES); e realizou pós-doutorado na área de Neurofisiologia na Kathieke Universiteit Leuven, Bélgica (2012, bolsa Coimbra Group). Tem experiência na área de neurofisiologia (em temas como: os efeitos do exercício físico e da separação maternal sobre o sistema nervoso, efeitos do envelhecimento sobre o SN e o envolvimento de vias neurais específicas nos processos de consolidação e extinção da memória) e ensino de fisiologia; realizando, ainda, atividades de extensão nestas áreas. Atualmente é professora adjunta de Fisiologia Humana da Universidade Federal do Pampa (UNIPAMPA), líder do Grupo de Pesquisa em Fisiologia da UNIPAMPA e orientadora no PPG Bioquímica da UNIPAMPA e no PPG Fisiologia da UFRGS. Tem experiência na área de Fisiologia, Neurociências, Ensino de Fisiologia Difusão e Popularização da Ciência. É sócia efetiva da Sociedade Brasileira de Fisiologia, da Sociedade Brasileira de Neurociência e Comportamento e membro regular da American Physiological Society.

Felipe Pivetta Carpes, Universidade Federal do Pampa

rofessor na Universidade Federal do Pampa (UNIPAMPA), onde coordena a comissão de pesquisa no Campus Uruguaiana. É docente do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Bioquímica da UNIPAMPA e do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação Física da UFSM. Atualmente é o Presidente da Sociedade Brasileira de Biomecânica (SBB) e é membro do Conselho Executivo da International Society of Biomechanics (ISB), na qual colabora em projetos voltados ao desenvolvimento da biomecânica em países em desenvolvimento. Desenvolve e orienta projetos com o objetivo de prover um conhecimento básico da produção e regulação de movimento no contexto do esporte e reabilitação em modelos de estudos com humanos e modelos animais, de modo o contribuir para melhora da qualidade de vida das pessoas. Coordena um programa institucional de extensão universitária, com fomento externo, voltado a promoção de exercício físico e cognitivo para idosos. Tem direcionado esforços para promover a divulgação da ciência, do ensino à distância e da inovação didático-pedagógica no ensino superior.

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2016-03-09

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Schimidt, H. L., Carpes, P. B. M., & Carpes, F. P. (2016). The role of regular physical exercise for enhancement of long-term memory in the elderly: a review of recent evidences. PAJAR - Pan American Journal of Aging Research, 3(2), 60–68. https://doi.org/10.15448/2357-9641.2015.2.21786

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