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Structural and functional brain changes related to different types of physical activity across the life span
Claudia Voelcker-Rehage et al. Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 2013 Nov.
Abstract
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 have investigated younger age groups or other types of physical activity. In this paper we review and summarize common results found in recent studies of metabolic (i.e. cardiovascular and resistance) and coordinative exercise. Findings from human motor learning are utilized to complement results on coordinative exercise. Results show that both types of exercise affect the brain differently. We propose possible mechanisms by which physical activity facilitates cognitive performance by briefly reviewing microscopic structural changes in animal research. Lastly, we highlight open research questions.
Keywords: Aging; Cognition; Imaging; Physical activity; Plasticity.
Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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