Key result
NIRS neuroimaging studies demonstrate that higher physical activity levels and longitudinal exercise interventions improve executive function and induce functional changes in the prefrontal cortex.
Why the study?
The basic principles, appropriate experimental conditions to eliminate exercise-induced contaminations, and recent studies needed to be summarized before applying NIRS to exercise-cognition research.
Does exercise improve executive function and alter prefrontal cortical activation measured by NIRS in adults?
Design
Literature review
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Exercise may support cognitive health via prefrontal changes; leaves open causal confirmation and optimal protocols in randomized trials.
Does exercise improve executive function and alter prefrontal cortical activation measured by NIRS in adults?
NIRS neuroimaging demonstrates that exercise improves executive function, with cross-sectional studies showing increased prefrontal activation and longitudinal studies suggesting improved neural efficiency.
Kyeongho Byun (2023) conducted a review in Cognitive function. Exercise or physical activity vs. Inactive control or lower physical activity was evaluated. NIRS neuroimaging studies demonstrate that higher physical activity levels and longitudinal exercise interventions improve executive function and induce functional changes in the prefrontal cortex.
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