ArticleFrontiers in psychology2022
Effects of exergames on mood and cognition in healthy older adults: A randomized pilot study.
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- Digital Physical Exercise Interventions for Cognitive Functions in Older Adults: Systematic Review and Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Pooled it
- Evaluating the cognitive impact of exergames on community-dwelling older adults beyond laboratory settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in dementia · 2026Pooled it
- Exergames improve cognitive function in older adults and their possible mechanisms: A systematic review.Journal of global health · 2023Pooled it
- Benefits of Exergaming Regarding to Conventional Physical Therapies on Balance and Fall Risk in Prefrail and Frail Older People: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financingPooled it
- Effects of Exergame Training on Executive Function and Heart Rate Variability in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Study.European journal of sport science · 2025Trial
- Rethinking the Prevention of Cognitive Decline in Healthy Older Adults: The Motor-Cognitive Active Gamified Immersive Cultural (MAGIC) Exergames.JMIR aging · 2026Article
- Effects of motor and cognitive-motor training on cognitive performance in healthy older adults.Journal of neuropsychology · 2026Article
- Effectiveness, acceptability, adherence, and safety of exergaming for depressive symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis.NPJ digital medicine · 2026Article
- Virtual Reality Gaming and Its Impact and Effectiveness in Improving Eye-Hand Coordination and Attention Concentration in the Oldest-Old Population.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Computerized cognitive games versus cognitive exergame: the comparison of motor and cognitive functions enhancement in the elderly.BMC psychology · 2024Article
- Ten-Minute Physical Activity Breaks Improve Attention and Executive Functions in Healthcare Workers.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2024Article
- Neural and behavioral evidence supporting the relationship between habitual exercise and working memory precision in healthy young adults.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2023Article
- A novel balance training approach: Biomechanical study of virtual reality-based skateboarding.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2023Article
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Abstract
The elderly population is increasing and the implementation of stimulating training to promote active aging has become a research issue. This study aimed at investigating the effects of a cognitive-motor exergame training on cognitive functions and mood, in healthy older adults. A randomized controlled pilot study was conducted to compare a cognitive-motor exergame training with a passive control group. The training consisted of 8 sessions of 45 min each, including 10 interactive activities focused on several cognitive functions such as memory, processing speed and executive functions, all requiring motor planning and execution. A total of 57 participants were administered a battery of cognitive tests before and after the training. A mixed-effect ANOVA with group (experimental vs. control) as between factor and time (pre-and post-test) as within factor, was performed to evaluate the effect of the exergame training on cognitive abilities and mood. Results showed significant interaction effects in processing speed [
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