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  • Gerontology
  • Neuroscience
  • Public Health

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  • Global population aging presents a growing challenge of age-related cognitive decline and dementia.
  • Cognitive function during aging is influenced by comorbidities, environment, psychosocial factors, and genetics.
  • Effective interventions are crucial to mitigate the societal and individual costs of cognitive impairment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent interventional studies focused on preventing or delaying cognitive decline in healthy older adults.
  • To evaluate the impact of physical activity, cognitive training, and social enhancement on cognition and well-being.
  • To discuss limitations and propose future directions for multi-domain interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of interventional studies targeting cognitive health in aging.
  • Focus on interventions including physical activity, computerized cognitive training, and social enhancement.
  • Analysis of outcomes related to cognition, physical health, independent living, and overall well-being.

Main Results:

  • Physical activity, cognitive training, and social interventions show promise in supporting cognitive function and well-being in older adults.
  • These interventions can positively influence physical health and independent living.
  • Evidence synthesis highlights the potential of these lifestyle and training approaches.

Conclusions:

  • Interventions targeting physical activity, cognitive training, and social engagement are valuable for promoting healthy aging.
  • Methodological limitations in current studies necessitate the development of more robust research designs.
  • Future interventions should adopt a multi-domain, synergistic approach informed by neuroscience and social-brain theories.