The Potential Mechanisms of Exercise-induced Cognitive Protection: A Literature Review

Title:The Potential Mechanisms of Exercise-induced Cognitive Protection: A Literature Review

Volume: 24 Issue: 17

Author(s): Jennifer E. Norman*, Jennifer Rutkowsky, Sue Bodine and John C. Rutledge

Affiliation:

• Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA,United States

Keywords: Cognitive function, dementia, exercise, BDNF, PGC-1α, IL-6.

Abstract: Dementia has become a major health concern for the aging population of the United States. Studies indicate that participation in moderate exercise, with training, has been shown to have a beneficial impact on cognition. Thus, exercise and its effects on cognitive function has become an important area of research. This review summarizes the current literature on the potential mechanisms of the benefits of exercise for cognitive function.

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Norman E. Jennifer *, Rutkowsky Jennifer , Bodine Sue and Rutledge C. John, The Potential Mechanisms of Exercise-induced Cognitive Protection: A Literature Review, Current Pharmaceutical Design 2018; 24 (17) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1381612824666180406105149