Exercise training for managing behavioral and psychological symptoms in people with dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

In conclusion, exercise reduces depression levels in PWD. Future studies should examine whether exercise reduces the use (and doses) of antipsychotics and other drugs often used to manage BPSD.
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Source: Ageing Research Reviews - September 11, 2015 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Barreto PS, Demougeot L, Pillard F, Lapeyre-Mestre M, Rolland Y Tags: Ageing Res Rev Source Type: research