Neurology February 2019 PMID 30700591

Effect of aerobic exercise on cognition in younger adults: A randomized clinical trial.

Yaakov Stern, Anna MacKay-Brandt, Seonjoo Lee, Paula McKinley, Kathleen McIntyre, Qolamreza Razlighi, Emil Agarunov, Matthew Bartels, Richard P Sloan

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Discussions highlight the study's significance and practical benefits, using enthusiastic language like 'highly recommended,' with examples mentioning improvements in brain health and cognitive performance, demonstrating active engagement and support for the findings. The tone and focus on health-related outcomes contribute to the overall positive outlook and recognition of the study’s relevance.

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Most discussions endorse the positive findings of the study, emphasizing benefits like improved cognition and brain health, indicating general support.

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Participants show high interest, frequently referencing how aerobic exercise boosts brain functions, with comments like 'exercise can help keep your brain young.'

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Numerous posts cite specific aspects of the research and share related implications, such as linking exercise to enhanced executive functions and structural brain changes.

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Although users recognize the relevance, most focus on potential benefits rather than transformative societal change, suggesting moderate impact but importance for health awareness.

Abstract in brief

This randomized clinical trial investigated how aerobic exercise affects cognitive functions, such as executive function, in healthy adults aged 20-67 with low aerobic capacity, finding that such exercise significantly improves executive function and increases cortical thickness, especially in older adults.
The study showed that aerobic exercise led to significant improvements in aerobic capacity and reductions in body mass index (BMI), with notable gains in cognitive domains like executive function and brain structure, with effects being more pronounced as age increased.
Individuals with certain genetic variations (e.g., at least one 4 allele) showed less cognitive improvement from aerobic activity, suggesting that genetics may influence the extent of benefits gained from exercise.

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Getting 40 minutes of cardiovascular #exercise at-least 4 days a week can help keep your #brain #young. https://t.co/g79QVSZObb

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RT @healthbook_ch: Checkout this article highly recommended by two expert Swiss neurologists. Effect of aerobic exercise on cognition in younger adults: A randomized clinical trial. #exercise #clinicaltrial #cognitive #neurology … https://t.co/wz1eomlNiZ

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Checkout this article highly recommended by two expert Swiss neurologists. Effect of aerobic exercise on cognition in younger adults: A randomized clinical trial. #exercise #clinicaltrial #cognitive #neurology https://t.co/1VepWu8TYE #cognition https://t.co/8hd5EiqoQ0

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Michele Matarazzo

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@daperezm @pamibe79 ...y si lo sumamos a que el ejercicio aerobico podría mejorar rendimiento cognitivo desde la juventud: https://t.co/BZLhaeCLFr @GreenJournal #Cognición #ActividadFísica

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#EBM Effect of aerobic exercise on cognition in younger adults: A randomized clinical trial. https://t.co/7dnoRsJBQ5

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