SynthesisFrontiers in public health2026
The effects of traditional mind-body exercises on cognitive function in neurodegenerative diseases or prodromal cognitive decline: a meta-analysis.
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- Aerobic exercise interventions for older adults with cognitive frailty: a systematic review.Frontiers in aging neuroscience · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of mindfulness-based exercise on Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in neurology · 2026Pooled it
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Abstract
Objective: The meta-analysis aimed to systematically assess the influence of traditional mind-body exercise (TMBE), including taichi, baduanjin, wuqinxi, and yoga, on cognitive functioning and related cognitive decline for patients with neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) or Prodromal Cognitive Decline. Methods: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were published until October 19, 2025, as determined by searching PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Embase. The study population included adults with AD and PD, including those at prodromal stages, such as MCI and SCD. The interventions were a TMBE group and a control group. The primary outcome was overall cognitive functioning score, which was measured using the MMSE or MoCA, and secondary outcomes included executive function, memory, attention and language. Data were analyzed using random effects models and quality assessed with the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool. Results: Twenty-one RCTs were included, with the total sample size varying according to outcome metrics. TMBE showed significant improvement in overall cognitive functioning (MMSE: MD = 0.65, 95% CI: 0.20 to 1.09, Conclusion: TMBE has demonstrated the ability to contribute to improvement of overall and specific cognitive functions in individuals diagnosed with NDDs or Prodromal Cognitive Decline. These trainings offer a promising non-pharmacological intervention strategy that is safe, reliable, and multi-targeted to improve cognitive impairment in this population. Systematic review registration: PROSPERO - International prospective register of systematic reviews Unique identifier: CRD420251106629, https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD420251106629.
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