Physical activity and memory functions: an interventional study
Author: Ruscheweyh, R.; Willemer, C.; Kruger, K.; Duning, T.; Warnecke, T.; Sommer, J.; Volker, K.; Ho, H.V.; Mooren, F.; Knecht, S.; Floel, A. Description: Previous studies have suggested beneficial effects of physical activity on cognition. Here, we asked in an interventional approach if physical activity performed at different intensity levels would differentially affect episodic memory function. Additionally, we tried to identify mechanisms mediating these changes. Sixty-two healthy elderly individuals were assessed for level of physical activity, aerobic fitness, episodic memory score, neurotrophin and catecholamine levels, and received a magnetic resonance…
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