Exercise, cognition, and the adolescent brain.

Published in: Birth defects research (2018)

Routine exercise relates to adolescent brain structure and function as well as cognitive performance. Together, these studies suggest that physical activity and aerobic exercise may be important factors for optimal adolescent brain development.

Keyphrases

physical activity
white matter
young adults
resting state
mental health
high intensity
functional connectivity
cerebral ischemia
multiple sclerosis
body mass index
childhood cancer
resistance training
blood brain barrier