OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine
(ISSN 2573-4393)
OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine is an international peer-reviewed Open Access journal published quarterly online by LIDSEN Publishing Inc. It covers all evidence-based scientific studies on integrative, alternative and complementary approaches to improving health and wellness.
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Special Issue
Research of Exercise and Cognitive Function
Submission Deadline: April 30, 2019 (Open) Submit Now
Guest Editor
Paul D. Loprinzi, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management Exercise & Memory Laboratory, The University of Mississippi, United States
Research Interests: Exercise and memory function
About This Topic
For an upcoming Special Issue in OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine, we invite investigators to contribute original research and review articles that will stimulate the continuing efforts to better understand the effects of exercise on cognitive function. Potential topics may include, but are not limited to:
• The effects of acute or chronic exercise on cognition
• Moderators (e.g., sex, age, weight status) of the exercise-cognition interaction
• Modality-specific (e.g., aerobic vs. resistance exercise) effects of exercise on cognition
• Intensity-specific (e.g., light, moderate, vigorous) effects of exercise on cognition
Publication
Working Memory in Collegiate Athletes and Non-Athletes: A Comparison of Team-Sports Athletes, Solo-Sports Athletes, Frequent Exercisers and Infrequent Exercisers
by
Tara T. Lineweaver
,
Suneeta Kercood
,
Elyse B. Morgan
,
Shelby L. Rampone
,
Colleen C. Frank
,
Scott A. McLuckie
and
Mack F. Reed
Tara T. Lineweaver
,
Suneeta Kercood
,
Elyse B. Morgan
,
Shelby L. Rampone
,
Colleen C. Frank
,
Scott A. McLuckie
and
Mack F. Reed
Abstract
Past research suggests that exercise is associated with improved working memory (WM) abilities, and that athletes have better executive functioning and WM skills than non-athletes. However, no studies to date have separated the effects of exercise from the effects of athletic participation when exam [...]
Social Engagement and Task Complexity: Physical Activity Characteristics and Executive Function Among Older Adults
Abstract
Physical activity participation has been found to have a positive impact on cognitive function across a lifespan. For older adults, qualitative variables with the physical activity context may influence cognition than quantitative variables (e.g., intensity, duration). The purpose of this study was [...]
Shedding Light on a New Psychology of Movement and Exercise
Abstract
Let’s consider the issues of exercise and cognitive function from a different angle, by moving from sitting to standing for instance. Not only does seeing anything from different perspectives reflect our cognitive flexibility [1], it also has a direct impact on the executive performance. Interesting [...]
Feasibility of a Functional Medicine Approach to Slowing Clinical Cognitive Decline in Patients over Age 55: A Multiple Case Study Report
Abstract
(1) Background: The current study examined a multifaceted anti-neuroinflammatory intervention that included physical exercise, mental exercise, grain-free/sugar-free diet, anti-inflammatory nutritional supplements, sleep optimization, and stress management within the context of a functional medicine [...]
Does a Single Bout of Aerobic Exercise Improve Set Shifting in Healthy Young Adults? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Abstract
This systematic review investigated whether acute aerobic exercise improves following set-shifting performance in healthy young individuals using meta-analytic techniques. Moreover, it was examined if the after-effect of acute aerobic exercise on set-shifting performance in healthy young adults is m [...]
A Review of Factors Affecting the Acute Exercise-Cognition Relationship in Children and Adolescents
Abstract
It is well documented that an acute bout of exercise has a positive effect on subsequent cognitive function in young people. However, the moderating variables (such as the exercise intensity, duration and modality; and the domain of cognitive function assessed) and mediating variables (such as the p [...]
Effect of Acute Moderate-Intensity Exercise on Autobiographical Episodic Memory and Semantic Memory
by
Sierra Day
and
Paul Loprinzi
Sierra Day
and
Paul Loprinzi
Abstract
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of acute moderate-intensity exercise on autobiographical episodic memory and semantic memory. A two-arm, parallel-group randomized controlled intervention was employed. The experimental group engaged in an acute bout of treadmill exercise for 1 [...]
The Effects of Aquatic Exercise on Cognitive Function: Systematic Review
Abstract
The objective of this brief systematic review was to examine the effects of aquatic exercise on cognitive function. Studies were identified using electronic databases, including PubMed, PsychInfo, Sports Discus and Google Scholar. In total, 13 articles met the inclusionary criteria. Among the 13 stu [...]
Psychophysiological Coherence in Community Dynamics – A Comparative Analysis between Meditation and Other Activities
Abstract
(1) Background: Psychophysiological coherence has been widely studied as a bodily state associated with general well-being and cognitive clarity. Heart Rate Variability (HRV) has been shown to be a good biomarker to assess psychophysiological coherence. This paper presents the first general set of r [...]
A Brief Primer on Learning and Memory-Based Strategies to Enhance Memory Function
Abstract
Background: Learning and memory, unquestionably, is critical for many aspects of life, including acquisition and retention of educational material. The purpose of this brief narrative review is to provide a primer on empirical-based, learning and memory techniques. Methods: A narrative review approa [...]
Experimental Effects of Exercise on Forgetting
Abstract
Background: There are mixed findings regarding the effectiveness of selected directed forgetting (SDF). On psychological and physiological grounds, SDF may influence forgetting and subsequent memory enhancement via multiple mechanisms, including, for example, executive control and the Rac1-Cofilin p [...]
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