Effects of physical exercise on cognitive functioning and wellbeing: biological and psychological benefits
Much evidence shows that physical exercise (PE) is a strong gene modulator that induces
structural and functional changes in the brain, determining enormous benefit on both …
structural and functional changes in the brain, determining enormous benefit on both …
Physical activity and sports—real health benefits: a review with insight into the public health of Sweden
Positive effects from sports are achieved primarily through physical activity, but secondary
effects bring health benefits such as psychosocial and personal development and less …
effects bring health benefits such as psychosocial and personal development and less …
The effects of acute exercise on cognitive performance: a meta-analysis
There is a substantial body of literature related to the effects of a single session of exercise
on cognitive performance. The premise underlying this research is that physiological …
on cognitive performance. The premise underlying this research is that physiological …
The effects of acute exercise on mood, cognition, neurophysiology, and neurochemical pathways: a review
A significant body of work has investigated the effects of acute exercise, defined as a single
bout of physical activity, on mood and cognitive functions in humans. Several excellent …
bout of physical activity, on mood and cognitive functions in humans. Several excellent …
Aerobic exercise and neurocognitive performance: a meta-analytic review of randomized controlled trials
PJ Smith, JA Blumenthal, BM Hoffman… - Psychosomatic …, 2010 - journals.lww.com
Objectives: To assess the effects of aerobic exercise training on neurocognitive
performance. Although the effects of exercise on neurocognition have been the subject of …
performance. Although the effects of exercise on neurocognition have been the subject of …
[HTML][HTML] Physical exercise in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease
Dementia is one of the greatest global challenges for health and social care in the 21st
century. Alzheimer's disease (AD), the most common type of dementia, is by no means an …
century. Alzheimer's disease (AD), the most common type of dementia, is by no means an …
[HTML][HTML] Optimal dose and type of exercise to improve cognitive function in older adults: A systematic review and bayesian model-based network meta-analysis of …
Objective To examine the dose-response relationship between overall and specific types of
exercise with cognitive function in older adults. Design Systematic Review and Bayesian …
exercise with cognitive function in older adults. Design Systematic Review and Bayesian …
Beneficial effects of physical exercise on neuroplasticity and cognition
K Hötting, B Röder - Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 2013 - Elsevier
The human brain adapts to changing demands by altering its functional and structural
properties (“neuroplasticity”) which results in learning and acquiring skills. Convergent …
properties (“neuroplasticity”) which results in learning and acquiring skills. Convergent …
Effects of physical activity on children's executive function: Contributions of experimental research on aerobic exercise
JR Best - Developmental review, 2010 - Elsevier
Executive function refers to the cognitive processes necessary for goal-directed cognition
and behavior, which develop across childhood and adolescence. Recent experimental …
and behavior, which develop across childhood and adolescence. Recent experimental …
Understanding resilience
Resilience is the ability to adapt successfully in the face of stress and adversity. Stressful life
events, trauma, and chronic adversity can have a substantial impact on brain function and …
events, trauma, and chronic adversity can have a substantial impact on brain function and …