Evidence for exercise-related plasticity in functional and structural neural network connectivity
The number of studies investigating exercise and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF)-related
changes in the functional and structural organization of brain networks continues to rise …
changes in the functional and structural organization of brain networks continues to rise …
Interrelationships between exercise, functional connectivity, and cognition among healthy adults: A systematic review
D Moore, M Jung, CH Hillman, M Kang… - …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The main purpose of this systematic review was to examine past literature focusing on the
potential relationship between exercise (or physical activity or cardiorespiratory fitness …
potential relationship between exercise (or physical activity or cardiorespiratory fitness …
[HTML][HTML] The acute effects of aerobic exercise on the functional connectivity of human brain networks
Although there is promising evidence that regular physical activity could counteract age-
related decline in cognitive and brain function, the mechanisms for this neuroprotection …
related decline in cognitive and brain function, the mechanisms for this neuroprotection …
Aerobic fitness explains individual differences in the functional brain connectome of healthy young adults
A wealth of neuroscience evidence demonstrates that aerobic fitness enhances structural
brain plasticity, promoting the development of gray matter volume and maintenance of white …
brain plasticity, promoting the development of gray matter volume and maintenance of white …
[HTML][HTML] Differences in resting state functional connectivity between young adult endurance athletes and healthy controls
Expertise and training in fine motor skills has been associated with changes in brain
structure, function, and connectivity. Fewer studies have explored the neural effects of …
structure, function, and connectivity. Fewer studies have explored the neural effects of …
Fitness, but not physical activity, is related to functional integrity of brain networks associated with aging
Greater physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness are associated with reduced age-
related cognitive decline and lower risk for dementia. However, significant gaps remain in …
related cognitive decline and lower risk for dementia. However, significant gaps remain in …
[HTML][HTML] Using network science to evaluate exercise-associated brain changes in older adults
Literature has shown that exercise is beneficial for cognitive function in older adults and that
aerobic fitness is associated with increased hippocampal tissue and blood volumes. The …
aerobic fitness is associated with increased hippocampal tissue and blood volumes. The …
[HTML][HTML] Plasticity of brain networks in a randomized intervention trial of exercise training in older adults
Research has shown the human brain is organized into separable functional networks
during rest and varied states of cognition, and that aging is associated with specific network …
during rest and varied states of cognition, and that aging is associated with specific network …
[HTML][HTML] Brain network modularity predicts exercise-related executive function gains in older adults
Recent work suggests that the brain can be conceptualized as a network comprised of
groups of sub-networks or modules. The extent of segregation between modules can be …
groups of sub-networks or modules. The extent of segregation between modules can be …
[HTML][HTML] A single session of exercise increases connectivity in sensorimotor-related brain networks: a resting-state fMRI study in young healthy adults
AS Rajab, DE Crane, LE Middleton… - Frontiers in Human …, 2014 - frontiersin.org
Habitual long term physical activity is known to have beneficial cognitive, structural, and
neuro-protective brain effects, but to date there is limited knowledge on whether a single …
neuro-protective brain effects, but to date there is limited knowledge on whether a single …