Exercise as a Positive Modulator of Brain Function

Various forms of exercise have been shown to prevent, restore, or ameliorate a variety of brain disorders including dementias, Parkinson’s disease, chronic stress, thyroid disorders, and sleep deprivation, some of which are discussed here. In this review, the effects on brain function of various for...

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Published in:Molecular neurobiology 2018-04, Vol.55 (4), p.3112-3130
Main Author: Alkadhi, Karim A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal research
Animals
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Biomedicine
Brain
Brain - physiology
Cell Biology
Exercise - physiology
Humans
Neurobiology
Neurology
Neuroprotection
Neurosciences
Neurotrophic factors
Oxidative Stress
Parkinson's disease
Physical Conditioning, Animal
Sleep deprivation
Stress, Physiological
Thyroid
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Summary:Various forms of exercise have been shown to prevent, restore, or ameliorate a variety of brain disorders including dementias, Parkinson’s disease, chronic stress, thyroid disorders, and sleep deprivation, some of which are discussed here. In this review, the effects on brain function of various forms of exercise and exercise mimetics in humans and animal experiments are compared and discussed. Possible mechanisms of the beneficial effects of exercise including the role of neurotrophic factors and others are also discussed.
ISSN:0893-7648
1559-1182
DOI:10.1007/s12035-017-0516-4