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Byun et al. (2014)
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- Study: Investigated the effects of acute mild exercise on executive function and prefrontal cortex activation using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS).
Findings: Acute mild exercise improved executive function and was associated with increased activation in the prefrontal cortex, indicating enhanced arousal-related neural activity.
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Chang et al. (2012)
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- Study: Meta-analysis on the effects of acute exercise on cognitive performance.
Findings: Acute exercise has a small to moderate positive effect on cognitive performance, with greater benefits observed for tasks involving executive function compared to other cognitive domains.
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Dirk et al. (2020)
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- Study: Examined the influence of menstrual cycle phases on the effects of exercise on executive function.
Findings: Exercise improved executive function in both the follicular and luteal phases, with no significant differences between the phases, suggesting that menstrual cycle phase does not modulate the cognitive benefits of exercise.
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Heath et al. (2018)
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- Study: Investigated whether post-exercise facilitation of executive function is dependent on aerobically supported metabolic costs.
Findings: Post-exercise improvements in executive function were observed regardless of the aerobic metabolic costs, indicating that the cognitive benefits are not solely dependent on aerobic metabolism.
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Heath & Shukla (2020)
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- Study: Assessed the immediate effects of a single bout of aerobic exercise on cognitive flexibility.
Findings: A single session of aerobic exercise significantly enhanced cognitive flexibility, suggesting a rapid beneficial effect of exercise on executive function.
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Knaepen et al. (2010)
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- Study: Systematic review of the exercise-induced response of peripheral brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in human subjects.
Findings: Exercise consistently increases peripheral BDNF levels, which is associated with improved neuroplasticity and cognitive function.
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Lambourne & Tomporowski (2010)
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- Study: Meta-regression analysis on the effect of exercise-induced arousal on cognitive task performance.
Findings: Exercise-induced arousal has a positive effect on cognitive performance, particularly for tasks requiring speed and accuracy.
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McMorris et al. (2011)
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- Study: Meta-analysis on the effects of acute, intermediate intensity exercise on working memory tasks.
Findings: Acute, intermediate intensity exercise improves both speed and accuracy in working memory tasks, with the magnitude of improvement varying across different cognitive tasks.
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Ogoh et al. (2014)
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- Study: Examined the effect of changes in cerebral blood flow on cognitive function during exercise.
Findings: Enhanced cerebral blood flow during exercise is associated with improved cognitive function, particularly in tasks requiring executive control.
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Soga et al. (2015)
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- Study: Investigated the effects of acute moderate aerobic exercise on executive function in adolescents.
Findings: Acute moderate aerobic exercise significantly improved executive function during and after exercise, with sustained benefits observed post-exercise.
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Sudo et al. (2017)
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- Study: Explored the effects of exhaustive exercise on executive function.
- Findings: Exhaustive exercise initially impaired executive function, but this impairment was transient, with cognitive performance returning to baseline or improving shortly after recovery.
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Tsukamoto et al. (2017)
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- Study: Assessed the impact of exercise intensity and duration on post-exercise executive function.
Findings: Both moderate and high-intensity exercise improved executive function post-exercise, with the duration of exercise modulating the magnitude of cognitive benefits.
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Walsh et al. (2023)
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- Study: Discussed the relationship between arterial blood pressure response to exercise and cognitive function improvement.
Findings: There is a complex relationship between exercise-induced changes in arterial blood pressure and cognitive function, with both supportive and opposing views on the causality and extent of this relationship.
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Yanagisawa et al. (2010)
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- Study: Investigated the effects of acute moderate exercise on prefrontal activation and cognitive performance using the Stroop test.
Findings: Acute moderate exercise increased activation in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and improved performance on the Stroop test, indicating enhanced cognitive control.
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Zhou & Bai (2023)
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- Study: Evaluated the effects of brief moderate-intensity aerobic exercise on executive function in Chinese undergraduates with varying levels of mobile phone addiction.
Findings: Moderate-intensity aerobic exercise improved executive function irrespective of mobile phone addiction, highlighting the broad cognitive benefits of exercise.
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Amatriain-Fernández et al. (2021)
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- Study: Systematic review and meta-analysis on the effects of chronic exercise on inhibitory control in children and adolescents.
Findings: Chronic exercise interventions significantly improved inhibitory control in children and adolescents, suggesting a strong link between regular physical activity and cognitive development.
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Ando et al. (2022)
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- Study: Examined the cognitive improvements following aerobic and resistance exercise and their association with peripheral biomarkers.
Findings: Cognitive improvements were observed post-exercise, but these were not associated with changes in peripheral biomarkers, indicating that other mechanisms might be responsible for the cognitive benefits.
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Chen et al. (2020)
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- Study: Systematic review and meta-analysis on the effects of exercise training on executive function in older adults.
Findings: Exercise training significantly improved executive function in older adults, with aerobic exercise showing the most consistent benefits across studies.
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Cui et al. (2020)
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- Study: Investigated whether cardiorespiratory fitness influences the effect of acute aerobic exercise on executive function.
Findings: Individuals with higher cardiorespiratory fitness experienced greater improvements in executive function following acute aerobic exercise, highlighting the role of fitness in cognitive responses to exercise.
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Erickson et al. (2011)
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- Study: Assessed the impact of exercise training on hippocampal size and memory in older adults.
Findings: Exercise training increased hippocampal volume and improved memory performance, suggesting that exercise can counteract age-related cognitive decline.
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Etnier & Chang (2009)
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- Study: Commentary on the definitions, measurement issues, and literature on the effects of physical activity on executive function.
Findings: Highlighted the complexities and methodological challenges in studying the relationship between physical activity and executive function, emphasizing the need for standardized definitions and measures.
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Etnier & Landers (1995)
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- Study: Reviewed the relationship between brain function and exercise.
Findings: Exercise positively influences brain function, particularly through mechanisms involving increased cerebral blood flow and neurotransmitter release.
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Ferris et al. (2007)
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- Study: Investigated the effects of acute exercise on serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels and cognitive function.
Findings: Acute exercise increased serum BDNF levels and improved cognitive function, indicating a potential role for BDNF in mediating exercise-induced cognitive benefits.
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Heath et al. (2017)
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- Study: Evaluated the effects of a 24-week multi-modality exercise program on executive control in older adults with cognitive complaints.
Findings: The exercise program significantly improved executive control, suggesting that multi-modality exercise can benefit cognitive function in older adults with self-reported cognitive issues.
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Heath et al. (2016)
* Study: Investigated the effects of a six-month cognitive-motor and aerobic exercise program on executive function in individuals with cognitive impairment.
Findings: The exercise program improved executive function, supporting the potential for exercise interventions to benefit cognitive health in those with cognitive impairments.
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Hung et al. (2013)
* Study: Examined the immediate and sustained effects of acute exercise on planning aspects of executive function.
Findings: Acute exercise had both immediate and sustained positive effects on planning-related executive function, indicating prolonged cognitive benefits post-exercise.
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Hwang et al. (2016)
* Study: Investigated the effects of acute high-intensity exercise on cognitive enhancement and BDNF levels in young adults.
Findings: High-intensity exercise significantly enhanced cognitive performance and increased BDNF levels, suggesting a link between exercise intensity, BDNF, and cognitive benefits.
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Johnson et al. (2016)
* Study: Examined the cognitive effects of an acute bout of exercise in older adults.
Findings: A single session of exercise improved cognitive performance in older adults, demonstrating the immediate cognitive benefits of physical activity in this population.
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Joyce et al. (2009)
* Study: Investigated the time course effects of moderate-intensity exercise on response execution and inhibition.
Findings: Moderate-intensity exercise improved response execution and inhibition, with benefits peaking shortly after exercise and diminishing over time.
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Keir et al. (2018)
* Study: Assessed the use of ramp-incremental VO2 responses for selecting constant-intensity exercise.
Findings: Ramp-incremental VO2 responses are useful for determining appropriate exercise intensities, which can help optimize the cognitive and physical benefits of exercise.
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Liu et al. (2023)
* Study: Double-blinded randomized controlled trial on the effects of exercise on cerebral blood flow and executive function.
Findings: Exercise increased cerebral blood flow and improved executive function in young adults, highlighting the vascular and cognitive benefits of physical activity.
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Liu et al. (2020)
* Study: Systematic review and meta-analysis on the effects of acute and chronic exercise on executive function in children and adolescents.
Findings: Both acute and chronic exercise interventions improved executive function in young populations, with chronic exercise showing more sustained benefits.
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Ludyga et al. (2016)
* Study: Meta-analysis on the acute effects of moderate aerobic exercise on executive function across different age and fitness groups.
Findings: Moderate aerobic exercise acutely improved executive function across all age and fitness groups, with the magnitude of benefits varying based on baseline fitness levels.
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McMorris (2021)
* Study: Review of the acute exercise-cognition interaction, from the catecholamines hypothesis to an interoception model.
Findings: The interaction between exercise and cognition involves complex mechanisms, including catecholamine release and interoceptive processes, which mediate the cognitive benefits of exercise.
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Petrella et al. (2019)
* Study: Examined the post-exercise executive benefits across a continuum of aerobically supported metabolic intensities in older adults.
Findings: Older adults experienced cognitive benefits post-exercise across various exercise intensities, suggesting that even lower-intensity exercise can enhance executive function.
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Querido & Sheel (2007)
* Study: Review of the regulation of cerebral blood flow during exercise.
Findings: Cerebral blood flow is tightly regulated during exercise, with increased flow supporting enhanced cognitive function and overall brain health.
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Schmitt et al. (2019)
* Study: Investigated the modulation of resting state brain networks by acute exercise bouts of differing intensity.
Findings: Acute exercise modulated distinct intrinsic brain networks, with intensity-dependent effects on network connectivity and cognitive function.
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Shirzad et al. (2022)
* Study: Examined the effects of passive exercise on cerebral blood flow velocity and executive function.
Findings: Passive exercise increased cerebral blood flow velocity and provided a post-exercise executive function benefit, indicating that even non-aerobic exercise can enhance cognitive performance.
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Shukla et al. (2020)
* Study: Investigated the effects of a single bout of moderate-intensity exercise on cognitive flexibility.
Findings: Moderate-intensity exercise improved cognitive flexibility, as evidenced by enhanced task-switching performance, highlighting the cognitive benefits of moderate exercise.
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Shukla & Heath (2022)
* Study: Examined the persistent benefits of a single bout of exercise on cognitive flexibility.
Findings: A single exercise session provided sustained improvements in cognitive flexibility, with benefits persisting beyond the immediate post-exercise period.
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Smith & Ainslie (2017)
* Study: Review of the regulation of cerebral blood flow and metabolism during exercise.
Findings: Exercise induces complex regulatory mechanisms for cerebral blood flow and metabolism, supporting cognitive function and brain health through enhanced vascular and metabolic responses.
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Tari et al. (2023)
* Study: Investigated the immediate and sustained executive function benefits following passive and active exercise.
Findings: Both passive and active exercise improved executive function, with immediate and sustained benefits observed, indicating that different exercise modalities can enhance cognitive performance
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Tari et al. (2021)
* Study: Examined the exercise intensity-specific changes to cerebral blood velocity and post-exercise executive function benefit.
Findings: Exercise intensity-specific changes in cerebral blood velocity did not modulate post-exercise executive function benefits, suggesting that cognitive improvements are not solely dependent on exercise intensity.
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Tari et al. (2020)
* Study: Assessed the role of increased cerebral blood flow in supporting post-exercise executive function benefits.
Findings: Increased cerebral blood flow following exercise supports cognitive benefits, with hypercapnia (increased CO2) enhancing these effects.
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Van Praag et al. (2005)
* Study: Investigated the effects of exercise on learning and hippocampal neurogenesis in aged mice.
Findings: Exercise enhanced learning and increased hippocampal neurogenesis in aged mice, suggesting that physical activity can counteract age-related cognitive decline and support brain plasticity.
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Verburgh et al. (2014)
* Study: Meta-analysis on the effects of physical exercise on executive functions in preadolescent children, adolescents, and young adults.
Findings: Physical exercise positively impacted executive functions across all age groups, with the greatest benefits observed in younger populations.
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Voss et al. (2020)
* Study: Investigated the predictive effects of acute exercise on training-related changes in cognition and brain connectivity.
* Findings: Acute exercise effects on cognition predicted long-term training-related improvements in cognitive performance and brain connectivity, indicating that initial responses to exercise can forecast future cognitive benefits.
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Washio & Ogoh (2023)
* Study: Discussed the relationship between arterial blood pressure response to exercise and cognitive function improvement.
Findings: The discussion highlights both supportive and opposing views on the link between exercise-induced arterial blood pressure changes and cognitive improvements, emphasizing the complexity of this relationship.
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Yanagisawa et al. (2010)
* Study: Examined the effects of acute moderate exercise on prefrontal cortex activation and cognitive performance using the Stroop test.
Findings: Moderate exercise increased dorsolateral prefrontal cortex activation and improved Stroop test performance, indicating enhanced cognitive control and executive function.
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Zhou & Bai (2023)
* Study: Evaluated the effects of brief moderate-intensity aerobic exercise on executive function in undergraduates with varying levels of mobile phone addiction.
Findings: Moderate-intensity aerobic exercise improved executive function regardless of mobile phone addiction, demonstrating the broad applicability of exercise-induced cognitive benefits.
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Zouhal et al. (2008)
* Study: Review of the effects of exercise, training, and gender on catecholamine responses.
Findings: Exercise and training significantly influence catecholamine levels, with gender differences observed in response patterns, affecting cognitive and physical performance.
Thesis Defence
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Decks in class (23)
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Cognition20
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Cognition Methodology3
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Bibliography- Cognition12
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Saccades46
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Saccades Methodology31
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Results for Oculomotor Performance27
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Bibliography- Saccades13
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CBF & Exercise Hemodynamics39
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CBF Methodology16
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Results for CBF & HR6
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Bibliography- CBF16
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Exercise19
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Exercise Methodology19
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Bibliography- Exercise51
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Concussion31
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Concussion Methodology20
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Results for Concussion3
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Core Concussion Study12
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Bibliography- Concussion50
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Data Reduction9
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Statistics18
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Statistical Terminology13
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Big Picture8
