Effects of exercise training interventions on executive function in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Chronic exercise training has been shown be to positively associated with
executive function (EF) in older adults. However, whether the exercise training effect on EF …
executive function (EF) in older adults. However, whether the exercise training effect on EF …
Understanding the broad influence of sex hormones and sex differences in the brain
BS McEwen, TA Milner - Journal of neuroscience research, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Sex hormones act throughout the entire brain of both males and females via both genomic
and nongenomic receptors. Sex hormones can act through many cellular and molecular …
and nongenomic receptors. Sex hormones can act through many cellular and molecular …
Sex differences in exercise efficacy to improve cognition: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials in older humans
Exercise is a non-pharmacological strategy to mitigate the deleterious effects of aging on
brain health. However, a large amount of variation exists in its efficacy. Sex of participants …
brain health. However, a large amount of variation exists in its efficacy. Sex of participants …
Exercise mimetics: harnessing the therapeutic effects of physical activity
Exercise mimetics are a proposed class of therapeutics that specifically mimic or enhance
the therapeutic effects of exercise. Increased physical activity has demonstrated positive …
the therapeutic effects of exercise. Increased physical activity has demonstrated positive …
Positive effect of acute mild exercise on executive function via arousal-related prefrontal activations: an fNIRS study
Despite the practical implication of mild exercise, little is known about its influence on
executive function and its neural substrates. To address these issues, the present study …
executive function and its neural substrates. To address these issues, the present study …
Physical exercise increases adult hippocampal neurogenesis in male rats provided it is aerobic and sustained
Key points Aerobic exercise, such as running, enhances adult hippocampal neurogenesis
(AHN) in rodents. Little is known about the effects of high‐intensity interval training (HIT) or …
(AHN) in rodents. Little is known about the effects of high‐intensity interval training (HIT) or …
Sex in the brain: hormones and sex differences
J Marrocco, BS McEwen - Dialogues in clinical neuroscience, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Contrary to popular belief, sex hormones act throughout the entire brain of both males and
females via both genomic and nongenomic receptors. Many neural and behavioral functions …
females via both genomic and nongenomic receptors. Many neural and behavioral functions …
Rapid stimulation of human dentate gyrus function with acute mild exercise
Physical exercise has beneficial effects on neurocognitive function, including hippocampus-
dependent episodic memory. Exercise intensity level can be assessed according to whether …
dependent episodic memory. Exercise intensity level can be assessed according to whether …
Aerobic exercise: evidence for a direct brain effect to slow parkinson disease progression
JE Ahlskog - Mayo clinic proceedings, 2018 - Elsevier
No medications are proven to slow the progression of Parkinson disease (PD). Of special
concern with longer-standing PD is cognitive decline, as well as motor symptoms …
concern with longer-standing PD is cognitive decline, as well as motor symptoms …
Sex, hormones and neurogenesis in the hippocampus: hormonal modulation of neurogenesis and potential functional implications
The hippocampus is an area of the brain that undergoes dramatic plasticity in response to
experience and hormone exposure. The hippocampus retains the ability to produce new …
experience and hormone exposure. The hippocampus retains the ability to produce new …