Functional neuroplasticity of facilitation and interference effects on inhibitory control following 3-month physical exercise in aging.

ABSTRACT: Preservation of executive function, like inhibition, closely links to the quality of life in senior adults. Although neuroimaging literature has shown enhanced inhibitory function followed by aerobic exercise, current evidence implies inconsistent neuroplasticity patterns along different time durations of exercise. Hence, we conducted a 12-week exercise intervention on 12 young and 14 senior volunteers and repeatedly measured the inhibitory functionality of distinct aspects (facilitation and interference effects) using the numerical Stroop task and functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Results showcased improved accuracy and reduced reaction times (RT) after 12-week exercise, attributed to frontoparietal and default mode network effects. In young adults, the first phase (0 to six weeks) e

SUBMITTER: Wu HY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10866924 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature