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Association Between Accelerometer-Derived Physical Activity Measurements and Brain Structure: A Population-Based Cohort Study.

Fabienne A U FoxKersten DiersHweeling LeeAndreas MayrMartin ReuterMonique M B BretelerNasir Ahmad Aziz
Published in: Neurology (2022)
Our findings suggest that physical activity benefits brain health, with the strongest effects in motor regions and regions with a high oxidative demand. While young adults may particularly profit from additional high-intensity activities, older adults may already benefit from light-intensity activities. Physical activity and reduced sedentary time may be critical in the prevention of age-associated brain atrophy and neurodegenerative diseases.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • high intensity
  • resting state
  • young adults
  • white matter
  • body mass index
  • functional connectivity
  • healthcare
  • resistance training
  • cerebral ischemia
  • sleep quality
  • mental health
  • depressive symptoms