The Study of Mental and Resistance Training (SMART) Study

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by Maria A. Fiatarone Singh, Nicola Gates, Nidhi Saigal, Guy C. Wilson · 2014

A randomized, double-blind, double-sham controlled trial investigating the effects of progressive resistance training and computerized cognitive training on older adults with mild cognitive impairment. The study demonstrated that high-intensity resistance training significantly improves global cognitive function, with benefits maintained over 18 months.

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1 episode featuring The Study of Mental and Resistance Training (SMART) Study

Targeted exercise protocols can shield the brain from cognitive decline