MAGNA MEDICA: Berkala Ilmiah Kedokteran dan Kesehatan
Vol 11, No 2 (2024): August

The Effects of Exercise on Working Memory in Adults

Yustin, Annisa (Unknown)
Irfana, Laily (Unknown)
Indrawati, Nina Devi (Unknown)
Prasetya, Era Catur (Unknown)
Alwi, Muhammad Najib Mohamad (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Aug 2024

Abstract

Background: Working memory (WM) is a crucial element of cognitive function. A reduction in WM capacity may adversely impact the quality of life and elevate the risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases in the future. Presently, no established medication can effectively prevent cognitive decline. Objective: Over the past decade, numerous research articles have investigated the consequences of exercise on cognitive function, mainly focusing on WM in adults.Methods: Critical reading of several pieces of literature discussing exercise's effect on WM. A search for scientific articles was conducted using online databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar.Results: Exercise improves WM through neuroplasticity. Post-exercise improvement in WM can be seen in every age studied. Exercise can reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases by maintaining the integrity of the substantia alba.Conclusion: Exercise emerges as a cost-effective strategy accessible to many individuals. It can potentially prevent declines in cognitive function, positively impacting both present and future quality of life.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

APKKM

Publisher

Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

Description

Magna Medica is a medical journal of APKKM contains papers and scientific articles created as a form of realization Tridharma college. The journal is published every six months, April and October of three articles in the form of: - Research article - Case report - Literature review The scope of this ...