Applications of functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) neuroimaging in exercise–cognition science: a systematic, methodology-focused review

F Herold, P Wiegel, F Scholkmann… - Journal of clinical medicine, 2018 - mdpi.com
For cognitive processes to function well, it is essential that the brain is optimally supplied
with oxygen and blood. In recent years, evidence has emerged suggesting that cerebral …

Mediators of physical activity on neurocognitive function: a review at multiple levels of analysis

CM Stillman, J Cohen, ME Lehman… - Frontiers in human …, 2016 - frontiersin.org
Physical activity (PA) is known to maintain and improve neurocognitive health. However,
there is still a poor understanding of the mechanisms by which PA exerts its effects on the …

[HTML][HTML] The importance of physical activity exercise among older people

B Langhammer, A Bergland… - BioMed research …, 2018 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
In this special issue of BioMed Research International, the focus is on lifestyle and in
particular physical activity (PA) as a driver for a healthy and long life for older people. As …

Dose–response matters!–a perspective on the exercise prescription in exercise–cognition research

F Herold, P Müller, T Gronwald, NG Müller - Frontiers in psychology, 2019 - frontiersin.org
In general, it is well recognized that both acute physical exercises and regular physical
training influence brain plasticity and cognitive functions positively. However, growing …

Exergame and balance training modulate prefrontal brain activity during walking and enhance executive function in older adults

P Eggenberger, M Wolf, M Schumann… - Frontiers in aging …, 2016 - frontiersin.org
Different types of exercise training have the potential to induce structural and functional
brain plasticity in the elderly. Thereby, functional brain adaptations were observed during …

Fitness, but not physical activity, is related to functional integrity of brain networks associated with aging

MW Voss, TB Weng, AZ Burzynska, CN Wong… - Neuroimage, 2016 - Elsevier
Greater physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness are associated with reduced age-
related cognitive decline and lower risk for dementia. However, significant gaps remain in …

Joggin'the noggin: towards a physiological understanding of exercise-induced cognitive benefits

NJ Stimpson, G Davison, AH Javadi - Neuroscience & Biobehavioral …, 2018 - Elsevier
This narrative review examines literature pertaining to possible physiological explanations
for observed cognitive benefits stemming from improvements to cardiovascular fitness …

Physical fitness, physical activity, and the executive function in children with overweight and obesity

J Mora-Gonzalez, I Esteban-Cornejo… - The Journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
Objective To examine the associations of physical fitness and physical activity with executive
function in children with overweight and obesity. Study design A cross-sectional study …

High-intensity interval training improves cognitive flexibility in older adults

S Mekari, HF Neyedli, S Fraser, MW O'Brien, R Martins… - Brain sciences, 2020 - mdpi.com
Introduction: Regular aerobic exercise is associated with better executive function in older
adults. It is unclear if high-intensity-interval-training (HIIT) elicits moderate-intensity …

Functional near-infrared spectroscopy to study cerebral hemodynamics in older adults during cognitive and motor tasks: a review

C Udina, S Avtzi, T Durduran, R Holtzer… - Frontiers in aging …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
The integrity of the frontal areas of the brain, specifically the prefrontal cortex, are critical to
preserve cognition and mobility in late life. Prefrontal cortex regions are involved in …