Physical activity and cognition in young-onset Parkinson’s disease
Background: A relationship has been observed between physical activity and cognition in older-onset Parkinson’s disease, as well as improvements in cognition after a physical activity intervention. To date, this has not been investigated in young-onset Parkinson’s […]
Associations of Lipophilic Micronutrients with Physical and Cognitive Fitness in Persons with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Age-associated cognitive impairment in general and dementia in particular are a global concern. Preventive lifestyle strategies are highly used but there is a lack of information on the reciprocal relationships between nutrition biomarkers and measures of […]
Exercise effects on cognitive functioning in young adults with first-episode psychosis: FitForLife
Background Exercise has mood-enhancing effects and can improve cognitive functioning, but the effects in first-episode psychosis (FEP) remain understudied. We examined the feasibility and cognitive effects of exercise in FEP. Method Multi-center, open-label intervention study. Ninety-one […]
The Effects of the Removal of Electronic Devices for 48 hours on Sleep in Elite Judo Athletes
Objective: This study examined the effects of the removal of electronic devices (i.e., smartphones, etc.) for 48 hours on sleep quality and next-day athletic and cognitive performance in elite Judo athletes. Participants: Over 6 days and […]
The effects of an extensive exercise programme on the progression of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Background: Exercise interventions to prevent dementia and delay cognitive decline have gained considerable attention in recent years. Human and animal studies have demonstrated that regular physical activity targets brain function by increasing cognitive reserve. There is […]
