The effect of acute exercise on blood concentrations of brain‐derived neurotrophic factor in healthy adults: a meta‐analysis

A Dinoff, N Herrmann, W Swardfager… - European Journal of …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
It has been hypothesized that one mechanism through which physical activity provides
benefits to cognition and mood is via increasing brain‐derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) …

Functional and/or structural brain changes in response to resistance exercises and resistance training lead to cognitive improvements–a systematic review

F Herold, A Törpel, L Schega, NG Müller - European Review of Aging and …, 2019 - Springer
Background During the aging process, physical capabilities (eg, muscular strength) and
cognitive functions (eg, memory) gradually decrease. Regarding cognitive functions …

Exercise and circulating BDNF: Mechanisms of release and implications for the design of exercise interventions

JJ Walsh, ME Tschakovsky - Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and …, 2018 - cdnsciencepub.com
Engagement in regular bouts of exercise confers numerous positive effects on brain health
across the lifespan. Acute bouts of exercise transiently improve cognitive function, while long …

Myokines and resistance training: a narrative review

BEM Zunner, NB Wachsmuth, ML Eckstein… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
In the last few years, the muscular system has gained attention due to the discovery of the
muscle-secretome and its high potency for retaining or regaining health. These cytokines …

[HTML][HTML] Towards an understanding of the physical activity-BDNF-cognition triumvirate: A review of associations and dosage

EI Walsh, L Smith, J Northey, B Rattray… - Ageing research …, 2020 - Elsevier
Physical activity has received substantial research attention due to its beneficial impact on
cognition in ageing, particularly via the action of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). It …

The impact of different types of exercise training on peripheral blood brain-derived neurotrophic factor concentrations in older adults: a meta-analysis

N Marinus, D Hansen, P Feys, R Meesen… - Sports medicine, 2019 - Springer
Background As the prevalence of neurodegenerative diseases (such as dementia)
continues to increase due to population aging, it is mandatory to understand the role of …

Acute increases in brain-derived neurotrophic factor in plasma following physical exercise relates to subsequent learning in older adults

J Nilsson, Ö Ekblom, M Ekblom, A Lebedev… - Scientific reports, 2020 - nature.com
Multidomain lifestyle interventions represents a promising strategy to counteract cognitive
decline in older age. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is essential for experience …

Comparison of high-intensity vs. high-volume resistance training on the BDNF response to exercise

DD Church, JR Hoffman, GT Mangine… - Journal of Applied …, 2016 - journals.physiology.org
This study compared the acute and chronic response of circulating plasma brain-derived
neurotrophic factor (BDNF) to high-intensity low-volume (HI) and low-intensity high volume …

Neuroprotective effects of hesperidin against methotrexate-induced changes in neurogenesis and oxidative stress in the adult rat

JU Welbat, S Naewla, W Pannangrong… - Biochemical …, 2020 - Elsevier
Methotrexate (MTX) induces the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and leads to
neurotoxicity. The drug also negatively impacts neurogenesis and memory. Hesperidin …

Effects of resistance exercise on cerebral redox regulation and cognition: an interplay between muscle and brain

RA Pinho, AS Aguiar Jr, Z Radák - Antioxidants, 2019 - mdpi.com
This review highlighted resistance training as an important training type for the brain. Most
studies that use physical exercise for the prevention or treatment of neurodegenerative …