Effects of mastication training in older adults on resting-state functional connectivity network

Key Points

• The aim is to investigate how mastication training affects brain connectivity in older adults.
• Participants underwent a structured mastication training program.
• Functional connectivity was assessed using neural imaging techniques.
• The study included a control group for comparison.
• Significant improvements in resting-state functional connectivity observed post-training.
• Increased connectivity measured across multiple neural networks, including those linked to cognition and memory.
• Effect size of 0.45 for improvement in connectivity with a p-value < 0.05.