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    • Pharmacological treatments for mood and cognitive decline often have reduced tolerability in older adults.
    • Exercise is increasingly recognized for its potential to mitigate age-related psychological and cognitive challenges.
    • Existing research highlights exercise's efficacy in treating depression and improving cognitive functions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the role of exercise as a treatment or stabilizing agent for mood and cognitive function in the elderly.
    • To compare the effects of exercise on depressive symptoms with established treatments like pharmacotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.
    • To explore the potential cognitive benefits of exercise, particularly those involving cognitive engagement, in older adults and individuals with dementia.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on exercise interventions for depression and cognitive function in older adults.
    • Analysis of studies examining the psychological benefits of exercise programs initially designed for physical conditions in the elderly.
    • Examination of research on the impact of exercise on executive function, activities of daily living in dementia, and long-term cognitive health.

    Main Results:

    • Exercise interventions, even those for physical conditions, demonstrate significant reductions in depressive symptoms in the elderly.
    • The efficacy of exercise in reducing depressive symptoms is comparable to antidepressant drugs and cognitive behavioral therapy.
    • Exercise shows a moderate positive effect on activities of daily living and cognitive function in individuals with dementia.
    • Acute improvements in executive function are observed across all adult age groups with exercise.
    • Midlife exercise may positively influence cognitive function later in life.

    Conclusions:

    • Exercise presents a viable, low-tech intervention for mild to moderate depression, especially for older adults or those intolerant to pharmacotherapy.
    • Cognitively engaging exercises, such as dance, may offer enhanced benefits for cognitive function.
    • Consistent exercise throughout life, including midlife, is crucial for maintaining cognitive health and potentially delaying cognitive decline.