Benefits of Exercise on Brain Function

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1. An active and socially integrated lifestyle in late life might protect against dementia 2. Physical exercise habit: on the conceptualization and formation of habitual health behaviours 3. Exercise, aging and cognition: healthy body, healthy mind 4. Aerobic exercise and neurocognitive performance: a meta-analytic review of randomized controlled trials 5. Psychological effects of habitual aerobic exercise : A critical review 6. Exercise , experience and the aging brain 7. Effects of aerobic exercise on mild cognitive impairment: a controlled trial 8. Maximizing the benefits of Pilates-inspired exercise for learning functional motor skills 9. Effects of aerobic exercise training, age, and physical fitness on memory -search performance. 10. Exercise is brain food: the effects of physical activity on cognitive function 11. Capitalizing on cortical plasticity: influence of physical activity on cognition and brain function 12. Aerobic endurance exercise benefits memory and affect in young adults 13. Exercise and time-dependent benefits to learning and memory 14. ABC of sports medicine. Benefits of exercise in health and disease. 15. Exercise builds brain health: key roles of growth factor cascades and inflammation 16. Exercise : a behavioral intervention to enhance brain health and plasticity 17. Benefits of exercise for community-dwelling older adults 18. Be smart, exercise your heart: exercise effects on brain and cognition 19. Exercise and the brain: something to chew on 20. Exercise , cognition, and the aging brain 21. Exercise enhances and protects brain function 22. Aerobic exercise training increases brain volume in aging humans 23. Coping with work stress: psychological benefits of exercise 24. http://www.livestrong.com/article/361716-how-to-increase-oxygen-to-your-brain-with- exercise/ 25. http://www.livestrong.com/article/401475-does-blood-flow-to-the-brain-increase-during- exercise/ 26. http://friscochess.org/?p=156 27. http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2010/jan/18/running-brain-memory-cell-growth 28. http://stress-management-for-peak-performance.com/exercise-reduces-stress.html 29. a b http://www.fi.edu/learn/brain/stress.html 30. http://www.livestrong.com/article/86687-exercise-cortisol-levels 31. http://www.road-to-health.com/64/What_are_Endorphins_.html 32. http://www.livestrong.com/article/435947-does-exercising-give-you-endorphins/ 33. http://www.parkridgecardiology.com/index.php/health-facts/health-nuggets/99-endorphins 34. http://www.memorylossonline.com/glossary/dopamine.html 35. http://www.jneurosci.org/content/30/5/1610.full#ref-34 36. http://www.livestrong.com/article/22590-effects-exercise-serotonin-levels/

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37. http://www.caam.rice.edu/~cox/wrap/norepinephrine.pdf 38. http://www.livestrong.com/article/199980-natural-ways-to-raise-norepinephrine/ 39. http://www.sciencedaily.com/release/2009/02/090224133220.htm 40. "Medical Research on T'ai Chi & Qigong (Chi Kung)". World Tai Chi Day. http://www.worldtaichiday.org/WTCQDHlthBenft.html. Retrieved 2007-04-13. 41. "Tai Chi Boosts Immunity, Improves Physical Health in Seniors". Acupuncture Today 04 (11). 2003. http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/archives2003/nov/11taichi.html. Retrieved 2007-04-13. 42. "Tai Chi: With slow movements as fluid as silk, the gentle Chinese practice of Tai Chi seems tailor-made for easing sore joints and muscles". Arthritis Today. http://ww2.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/2000_archives/2000_07_08_taichi.asp. Retrieved 2007-07-09.

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1. Nada M. Porter, et al. "Reversal Of Glial And Neurovascular Markers Of Unhealthy Brain Aging By Exercise In Middle-Aged Female Mice." Plos ONE 6.10 (2011): 1-8. Academic Search Premier. Web. 7 Feb. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx? direct=true&db=aph&AN=73890957&site=ehost-live 2. H. Sveistrup, et al. "Benefits Of Activity And Virtual Reality Based Balance Exercise Programmes For Adults With Traumatic Brain Injury: Perceptions Of Participants And Their Caregivers." Brain Injury 19.12 (2005): 989-1000. Academic Search Premier. Web. 7 Feb. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=18711419&site=ehost-live 3. Williams, Gavin P., and Meg E. Morris. "High-Level Mobility Outcomes Following Acquired Brain Injury: A Preliminary Evaluation." Brain Injury 23.4 (2009): 307-312. Academic Search Premier. Web. 7 Feb. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx? direct=true&db=aph&AN=37208390&site=ehost-live 4. David A. Reardon, et al. "Using The Theory Of Planned Behavior To Understand The Determinants Of Exercise Intention In Patients Diagnosed With Primary Brain Cancer." Psycho- Oncology 16.3 (2007): 232-240. Academic Search Premier. Web. 7 Feb. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=24169135&site=ehost-live

5. Ploughman, Michelle. "Exercise Is Brain Food: The Effects Of Physical Activity On Cognitive Function." Developmental Neurorehabilitation 11.3 (2008): 236-240. Academic Search Premier. Web. 7 Feb. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx? direct=true&db=aph&AN=34212877&site=ehost-live 6. Coral Sanfeliu, et al. "Physical Exercise Protects Against Alzheimer's Disease In 3Xtg-AD Mice." Journal Of Alzheimer's Disease 24.3 (2011): 421-454. Academic Search Premier. Web. 7 Feb. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=60648313&site=ehost-live 7. Blake, Holly, and Mmdi Batson. "Exercise Intervention In Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation: A Discussion." International Journal Of Therapy & Rehabilitation 15.4 (2008): 180-185. Academic Search Premier. Web. 7 Feb. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx? direct=true&db=aph&AN=32519021&site=ehost-live\ 8. "More Evidence That Regular Exercise Is Good For The Brain." Harvard Mental Health Letter 28.8 (2012): 7. Academic Search Premier. Web. 7 Feb. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx? direct=true&db=aph&AN=70569646&site=ehost-live 9. S. Omar Ahmad, et al. "Neuroprotective Effects And Mechanisms Of Exercise In A Chronic Mouse Model Of Parkinson's Disease With Moderate Neurodegeneration." European Journal Of Neuroscience 33.7 (2011): 1264-1274. Academic Search Premier. Web. 7 Feb. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=59749069&site=ehost-live 10. Wollen, Keith A. "Alzheimer's Disease: The Pros And Cons Of Pharmaceutical, Nutritional, Botanical, And Stimulatory Therapies, With A Discussion Of Treatment Strategies From The Perspective Of Patients And Practitioners." Alternative Medicine Review 15.3 (2010): 223-244. Academic Search Premier. Web. 7 Feb. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx? direct=true&db=aph&AN=55371344&site=ehost-live 11. Canning, Colleen G., Louise Ada, and Elke Woodhouse. "Multiple-Task Walking Training In People With Mild To Moderate Parkinson's Disease: A Pilot Study." Clinical Rehabilitation 22.3 (2008): 226-233. Academic Search Premier. Web. 7 Feb. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=31185252&site=ehost-live 12. John Gunstad, et al. "Structured Exercise Does Not Stabilize Cognitive Function In Individuals With Mild Cognitive Impairment Residing In A Structured Living Facility." International Journal Of Neuroscience 121.4 (2011): 218-223. Academic Search Premier. Web. 7 Feb. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=58509008&site=ehost-live 13. PIM KUIPERS, et al. "Comparing The Experience Of Outpatient Therapy In Home And Day Hospital Settings After Traumatic Brain Injury: Patient, Significant Other And Therapist Perspectives." Disability & Rehabilitation 33.13/14 (2011): 1203-1214. Academic Search Premier. Web. 7 Feb. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx? direct=true&db=aph&AN=60804930&site=ehost-live 14. Suzanne Craft, et al. "Aerobic Exercise Improves Cognition For Older Adults With Glucose Intolerance, A Risk Factor For Alzheimer's Disease." Journal Of Alzheimer's Disease 22.2 (2010): 569- 579. Academic Search Premier. Web. 7 Feb. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx? direct=true&db=aph&AN=75020851&site=ehost-live 15. Archer, T. "Physical Exercise Alleviates Debilities Of Normal Aging And Alzheimer's Disease." Acta Neurologica Scandinavica 123.4 (2011): 221-238. Academic Search Premier. Web. 7 Feb. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=58702786&site=ehost-live 16. Katharina Buerger, et al. "Effects Of A 6-Month Cognitive Intervention On Brain Metabolism In Patients With Amnestic MCI And Mild Alzheimer's Disease." Journal Of Alzheimer's Disease 26. (2011): 337-348. Academic Search Premier. Web. 7 Feb. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=66358648&site=ehost-live

17. Per Wester, et al. "What Is The Benefit Of A High-Intensive Exercise Program On Health-Related Quality Of Life And Depression After Stroke? A Randomized Controlled Trial." Advances In Physiotherapy 12.3 (2010): 125-133. Academic Search Premier. Web. 7 Feb. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=52999904&site=ehost-live 18. Per Wester, et al. "What Is The Benefit Of A High Intensive Exercise Program? A Randomized Controlled Trial." Advances In Physiotherapy 12.3 (2010): 115-124. Academic Search Premier. Web. 7 Feb. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx? direct=true&db=aph&AN=52999903&site=ehost-live 19. Ging-Yuek R. Hsiung, et al. "Promotion Of The Mind Through Exercise (Promote): A Proof-Of- Concept Randomized Controlled Trial Of Aerobic Exercise Training In Older Adults With Vascular Cognitive Impairment." BMC Neurology 10.(2010): 1-9. Academic Search Premier. Web. 7 Feb. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=48499097&site=ehost-live 20. Teresa Liu-Ambrose, et al. "Sustained Economic Benefits Of Resistance Training In Community- Dwelling Senior Women." Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 59.7 (2011): 1232-1237. Academic Search Premier. Web. 7 Feb. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx? direct=true&db=aph&AN=62951632&site=ehost-live 21. Julia L. Newton, et al. "Loss Of Capacity To Recover From Acidosis On Repeat Exercise In Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Case-Control Study." European Journal Of Clinical Investigation 42.2 (2012): 186-194. Academic Search Premier. Web. 7 Feb. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx? direct=true&db=aph&AN=70163806&site=ehost-live 22. McPhail, John D. "The Therapeutic Benefits Of Physical Activity." AMAA Journal 19.1 (2006): 9- 10. Academic Search Premier. Web. 7 Feb. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx? direct=true&db=aph&AN=20599764&site=ehost-live 23. Tremarche, Pamela V., Ellyn M. Robinson, and Louise B. Graham. "Physical Education And Its Effect On Elementary Testing Results." Physical Educator 64.2 (2007): 58-64. Academic Search Premier. Web. 7 Feb. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx? direct=true&db=aph&AN=25338323&site=ehost-live 24. "Exercise, Estrogen, And Executive Function." Harvard Mental Health Letter 24.8 (2008): 6. Academic Search Premier. Web. 7 Feb. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx? direct=true&db=aph&AN=28743207&site=ehost-live 25. K. R. Fox, et al. "Physically Active Families – De-Bunking The Myth? A Qualitative Study Of Family Participation In Physical Activity." Child: Care, Health & Development 36.2 (2010): 265-274. Academic Search Premier. Web. 7 Feb. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx? direct=true&db=aph&AN=47898536&site=ehost-live 26. Macko Richard F., et al. "Skeletal Muscle Changes After Hemiparetic Stroke And Potential Beneficial Effects Of Exercise Intervention Strategies." Journal Of Rehabilitation Research & Development 45.2 (2008): 261-272. Academic Search Premier. Web. 7 Feb. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=33968690&site=ehost-live 27. Archie Young, et al. "Stroke: A Randomized Trial Of Exercise Or Relaxation." Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 55.6 (2007): 892-899. Academic Search Premier. Web. 7 Feb. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=25182830&site=ehost-live

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