Physical activity and depression: Towards understanding the antidepressant mechanisms of physical activity
Physical activity can treat and prevent depressive symptoms, but its antidepressant
mechanisms are yet to be established. In this review, we comprehensively assess key …
mechanisms are yet to be established. In this review, we comprehensively assess key …
Exercise effects on depression: Possible neural mechanisms
S Gujral, H Aizenstein, CF Reynolds III… - General hospital …, 2017 - Elsevier
Depression is a syndrome of stress-and emotion-dysregulation, involving compromised
structural integrity of frontal-limbic networks. Meta-analytic evidence indicates that volumetric …
structural integrity of frontal-limbic networks. Meta-analytic evidence indicates that volumetric …
Sex differences in visual-spatial working memory: A meta-analysis
D Voyer, SD Voyer, J Saint-Aubin - Psychonomic bulletin & review, 2017 - Springer
Visual-spatial working memory measures are widely used in clinical and experimental
settings. Furthermore, it has been argued that the male advantage in spatial abilities can be …
settings. Furthermore, it has been argued that the male advantage in spatial abilities can be …
[HTML][HTML] Physical activity, fitness, and gray matter volume
In this review, we explore the association among physical activity, cardiorespiratory fitness,
and exercise on gray matter volume in older adults. We conclude that higher …
and exercise on gray matter volume in older adults. We conclude that higher …
Dose–response matters!–a perspective on the exercise prescription in exercise–cognition research
In general, it is well recognized that both acute physical exercises and regular physical
training influence brain plasticity and cognitive functions positively. However, growing …
training influence brain plasticity and cognitive functions positively. However, growing …
Structural and functional brain changes related to different types of physical activity across the life span
C Voelcker-Rehage, C Niemann - Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 2013 - Elsevier
Physical activity has been shown to improve cognitive functioning. Research has largely
focused on cognitive facilitation by cardiovascular exercise in older adults. Only few studies …
focused on cognitive facilitation by cardiovascular exercise in older adults. Only few studies …
[HTML][HTML] Dancing or fitness sport? The effects of two training programs on hippocampal plasticity and balance abilities in healthy seniors
K Rehfeld, P Müller, N Aye, M Schmicker… - Frontiers in human …, 2017 - frontiersin.org
Age-related degenerations in brain structure are associated with balance disturbances and
cognitive impairments. However, neuroplasticity is known to be preserved throughout …
cognitive impairments. However, neuroplasticity is known to be preserved throughout …
The association between aerobic fitness and executive function is mediated by prefrontal cortex volume
Aging is marked by a decline in cognitive function, which is often preceded by losses in gray
matter volume. Fortunately, higher cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) levels are associated with …
matter volume. Fortunately, higher cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) levels are associated with …
Higher levels of cardiovascular fitness are associated with better executive function and prefrontal oxygenation in younger and older women
Aim: Many studies have suggested that physical exercise training improves cognition and
more selectively executive functions. There is a growing interest to clarify the …
more selectively executive functions. There is a growing interest to clarify the …
Aerobic exercise as a tool to improve hippocampal plasticity and function in humans: practical implications for mental health treatment
Aerobic exercise (AE) has been widely praised for its potential benefits to cognition and
overall brain and mental health. In particular, AE has a potent impact on promoting the …
overall brain and mental health. In particular, AE has a potent impact on promoting the …