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Aerobic exercise may improve cognition in seniors with mild cognitive impairment.
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) refers to the slightly decreased cognitive abilities in individuals of 65 years of age and over. Such people may experience minor cognitive decline in memory or reasoning, but not to an extent where it interferes significantly with daily activities.
Studies report that anywhere between 5-20 percent of the older population have MCI.