Functional near-infrared spectroscopy and its clinical application in the field of neuroscience: advances and future directions

WL Chen, J Wagner, N Heugel, J Sugar… - Frontiers in …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Similar to functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), functional near-infrared
spectroscopy (fNIRS) detects the changes of hemoglobin species inside the brain, but via …

Cognitive reserve and the prevention of dementia: the role of physical and cognitive activities

ST Cheng - Current psychiatry reports, 2016 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review The article discusses the two most significant modifiable risk
factors for dementia, namely, physical inactivity and lack of stimulating cognitive activity, and …

The efficacy of cognitive intervention in mild cognitive impairment (MCI): a meta-analysis of outcomes on neuropsychological measures

DS Sherman, J Mauser, M Nuno, D Sherzai - Neuropsychology review, 2017 - Springer
Cognitive training in MCI may stimulate pre-existing neural reserves or recruit neural
circuitry as “compensatory scaffolding” prompting neuroplastic reorganization to meet task …

Technologies for cognitive training and cognitive rehabilitation for people with mild cognitive impairment and dementia. A systematic review

E Irazoki, LM Contreras-Somoza… - Frontiers in …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Due to the growing number of older adults with cognitive impairment, it is essential to delay
the onset and progression of cognitive decline and promote a healthy lifestyle. The rapid …

Evaluation of neural degeneration biomarkers in the prefrontal cortex for early identification of patients with mild cognitive impairment: an fNIRS study

D Yang, KS Hong, SH Yoo, CS Kim - Frontiers in human neuroscience, 2019 - frontiersin.org
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a condition characterizing poor cognition, is associated
with aging and depicts early symptoms of severe cognitive impairment, known as …

Why does cognitive training yield inconsistent benefits? A meta-analysis of individual differences in baseline cognitive abilities and training outcomes

HJ Traut, RM Guild, Y Munakata - Frontiers in Psychology, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Despite growing interest in improving cognitive abilities across the lifespan through training,
the benefits of cognitive training are inconsistent. One powerful contributor may be that …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of exergaming versus combined exercise on cognitive function and brain activation in frail older adults: A randomised controlled trial

YY Liao, IH Chen, WC Hsu, HY Tseng… - Annals of Physical and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Cognitive impairment is prevalent among frail older adults. Traditional exercise
and exergaming positively affect cognition in healthy older people. However, few studies …

Cerebral hemodynamics in mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review

L Beishon, VJ Haunton, RB Panerai… - Journal of Alzheimer's …, 2017 - content.iospress.com
Background: The incidence of dementia is projected to rise over the coming decades, but
with no sensitive diagnostic tests available. Vascular pathology precedes the deposition of …

Effects of acupuncture therapy on MCI patients using functional near-infrared spectroscopy

U Ghafoor, JH Lee, KS Hong, SS Park, J Kim… - Frontiers in Aging …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
Acupuncture therapy (AT) is a non-pharmacological method of treatment that has been
applied to various neurological diseases. However, studies on its longitudinal effect on the …

Early detection of Alzheimer's disease using non-invasive near-infrared spectroscopy

R Li, G Rui, W Chen, S Li, PE Schulz… - Frontiers in aging …, 2018 - frontiersin.org
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a cognitive disorder characterized by memory
impairment, wherein patients have an increased likelihood of developing Alzheimer's …