SynthesisEuropean journal of nutrition2025
Does a combined intervention of diet and exercise lead to a more positive impact on neurocognitive function? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Exercise- and dietary pattern-based lifestyle interventions and neurocognitive function in adults: a Bayesian multilevel network and dose-response meta-analysis.Journal of neurology · 2026Pooled it
- The effect of the Mediterranean diet combined with physical activity on cognitive function in older adults: a scoping review.Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2026Article
- Optimal type and dose of exercise to improve cognitive function in healthy and pre-sarcopenic older adults: a bayesian network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.European review of aging and physical activity : official journal of the European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical Activity · 2026Review
- From plate to brain: role of mediators and moderators on the impact of diet on Alzheimer's disease.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Review
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Abstract
backgroundRecent studies have shown that lifestyle modifications, including diet and exercise, can help prevent cognitive decline. However, there are currently no comprehensive systematic reviews of the combined effects of diet and exercise on cognitive function.
methodsA systematic review of the literature identified randomized controlled trials that examined the effects of combined diet and exercise interventions on neurocognitive function compared with either intervention alone. The following databases were searched: PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Google Scholar. The search was conducted up until October 13, 2024. A meta-analysis was conducted using a random-effects model, and the quality of the evidence was evaluated using the GRADE approach.
resultsA total of 11 randomized controlled trials were subjected to analysis, comprising a total of 3428 participants. The combined diet and exercise intervention was found to significantly improve global cognitive function scores (SMD = 0.32, 95% CI 0.15 to 0.49, I
conclusionThe combined strategy of diet and exercise positively affects neurocognitive function, including overall cognitive function, memory, and executive function. However, no significant differences were found between the effects of combined interventions and single interventions on overall cognitive function.
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