PACTA-study (Physical Activity, CogniTion and Aging): A longitudinal investigation of the relation between type and dose of physical activity and cognitive decline in older adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment KU Leuven
Dementia currently affects more than 47 million people worldwide, is forecasted to triple by 2050 and is one of the most costly disorders in Belgium. There is good scientific evidence that the cognitive impairments associated with the development of dementia can be lessened or even reversed because of the plasticity of the brain (rewiring). Recent research has shown that engaging in regular physical activity combined with performing ...