Changes in cognitive function after a 12-week exercise intervention in adults with Down syndrome

Between 250,000 and 400,000 individuals in the United States are diagnosed with Down syndrome (DS). Nearly all adults with DS will develop Alzheimer's disease pathology starting in their thirties. Recent studies suggest that increased physical activity (PA) may be important for maintaining components of cognition, including memory.

Source: Disability and Health Journal - February 26, 2018 Category: Disability Authors: Lauren T. Ptomey, Amanda N. Szabo, Erik A. Willis, Anna M. Gorczyca, J. Leon Greene, Jessica C. Danon, Joseph E. Donnelly Source Type: research