Serotonin has also been implicated in the beneficial effects of acute
exercise on cognition.
This is unique, in being both not stressful and not requiring additional motivators, such as food or water deprivation, to demonstrate the beneficial effects of
exercise on cognition,» commented Brian R. Christie, PhD, Co-Guest Editor of the issue and Professor, Neuroscience Graduate Program Director Division of Medical Sciences, University of Victoria, and Island Medical Program, University of British Columbia.
The overall benefits of regular exercise are well established, but Tierney says the possible impact of strenuous
exercise on cognition should be investigated further to see if it is significant.
Not exact matches
«However, few long - term, high - quality, follow - up studies
on physical activity and
cognition have been published, and it has remained unclear what type and amount of
exercise is needed to safeguard
cognition,» Iso - Markku says.
Multiple studies in older adults indicate that
on - screen
exercises can slow age - related cognitive decline, but improving the
cognition of other groups is another question.
The study constituted part of the extensive, population - based DR's EXTRA study, which was a four - year randomised and controlled intervention study analysing the effects of
exercise and nutrition
on endothelial function, atherosclerosis and
cognition.
The attendees developed a list of top research priorities and a research agenda for
exercise in solid organ transplant, which includes the need to conduct large multicenter intervention studies, standardize measures of physical function in clinical trials, examine the benefits of novel types of
exercise, and assess the effects of
exercise on measures such as immunity, infection, and
cognition.
Beneficial effects of physical
exercise on neuroplasticity and
cognition.
Previous studies involving
exercise and
cognition were focused
on decreasing the risk of dementia in the elderly.