The Combination of Physical Activity and Cognitive Games is Associated With Better Cognitive Performance and Gray Matter Volume in Older Adults
These findings support the notion that both cognitive and physical activity are positively related to brain health. They highlight the potential importance of performing both activity types in close temporal proximity to support the aging brain.
Authors
- Nicolas Cherbuin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6481-0748)
- Ben Rattray (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1652-7726)
- Allison A. M. Bielak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2925-0372)
- Disa Pryor
- Kaarin Jane Anstey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9706-9316)
- Joseph M. Northey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6204-4250)
Institutions
- Australian National University (AU)
- University of Canberra (AU)
- UNSW Sydney (AU)
- Neuroscience Research Australia (AU)
- Colorado State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
- Published
- 2025-07-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/gps.70121
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.47
Funders
- Australian Government
- University of New South Wales
- Medical Research Council
- Australian Research Council
- National Health and Medical Research Council