A systematic review of the effect and mechanism of Daoyin therapy on improving mild cognitive impairment in older adults

Age-related cognitive decline is a pervasive problem in the aging population. Daoyin therapy is a mind-body movement characteristic of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Increasing evidence has reported its usefulness in improving cognitive function among different populations. However, there is no systematic review to assess the effect and mechanism of Daoyin therapy on mild cognitive dysfunction (MCI) in older adults.