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 …

Aerobic exercise improves cognitive and motor function by inducing neural changes
detected using molecular, cellular, and systems level neuroscience techniques. This review …

In general, it is well recognized that both acute physical exercises and regular physical
training influence brain plasticity and cognitive functions positively. However, growing …

A single bout of cardiovascular exercise can have a cascade of physiological effects,
including increased blood flow to the brain. This effect has been documented across …

It is widely accepted that physical exercise can be used as a tool for the prevention and
treatment of various diseases or disorders. In addition, in the recent years, exercise has also …

Introduction: A myriad of factors underlie pacing-/exhaustion-decisions that are made during
whole-body endurance performance. The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is a brain region that is …

In order to reduce sedentary behaviour at work, research has examined the effectiveness of
active workstations. However, despite their relevance in replacing conventional desks, the …

In the literature, it is well established that regular physical exercise is a powerful strategy to
promote brain health and to improve cognitive performance. However, exact knowledge …

Objective Research on methods of improving the affective experience of exercise remains
limited, especially for low-active overweight adults. We investigated the effectiveness of a …

Executive functioning and attention require mental effort. In line with the resource
conservation principle, we hypothesized that mental effort would be saved when individuals …