Physical Activity and the Aging Brain: Effects of Exercise on Neurological Function is a complete guide to the manifold effects of exercise and physical activity on the aging brain. Cognitive decline and motor impairment, onset of diseases and disorders, and even changes in family structure and social settings that occur as we age can all impact activity levels, yet continued physical activity is crucial for successful neurological functioning.
This book examines the role that exercise and physical activity play in halting or modulating the deleterious effects of these numerous aging concerns by first examining the current state of research into how exercise manifests physical changes in the brain. It then discuss how physical activity combines with other lifestyle factors to benefit the aging brain, including nutrition, computerized brain training, and social engagement. Most significantly, it also covers how physical activity can serve as therapy to help alleviate the symptoms of various neurological diseases impacting aging populations, with particular emphasis on Alzheimer’s disease and age-related cognitive decline.
The book provides broad coverage of the effects of exercise and physical activity on the aging brain, its therapeutic effects, and the many factors that influence the aging process.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. List of Contributors - p. xi 6. Preface - p. xiii 7. Acknowledgments - p. xv 8. Part I. Overview of Exercise and Neurological Changes - p. xv 9. Chapter 1. Effects of Physical Activity on the Cerebral Networks - p. 3 10. Chapter 2. Exercise and the Developing Brain in Children and Adolescents - p. 13 11. Chapter 3. Differential Expression of the Brain Proteome in Physical Training - p. 21 12. Chapter 4. Physical Exercise-Induced Changes in Brain Temperature - p. 29 13. Part II. Drugs of Abuse With Exercise to Modify Neurological Structure and Function - p. 38 14. Chapter 5. Physical Activity as a Therapeutic Intervention for Addictive Disorders: Interactions With Methamphetamine - p. 41 15. Chapter 6. Pharmacological Intervention of Brain Neurotransmission Affects Exercise Capacity - p. 53 16. Chapter 7. The Endocannabinoid System and Chronic Disease: Opportunity for Innovative Therapies - p. 65 17. Part III. Factors Modulating Exercise in Aging and Neurological Consequences - p. 73 18. Chapter 8. Changes in Cerebral Blood Flow During Steady-State Exercise - p. 77 19. Chapter 9. Biochemical Mechanisms Associated With Exercise-Induced Neuroprotection in Aging Brains and Related Neurological Diseases - p. 85 20. Chapter 10. Role of Melatonin Supplementation During Strenuous Exercise - p. 95 21. Part IV. Exercise as Therapy for Neurological Diseases - p. 103 22. Chapter 11. Mechanisms of Functional Recovery With Exercise and Rehabilitation in Spinal Cord Injuries - p. 107 23. Chapter 12. Neural Structure, Connectivity, and Cognition Changes Associated to Physical Exercise - p. 121 24. Chapter 13. The Effect of Exercise on Motor Function and Neuroplasticity in Parkinson’s Disease - p. 133 25. Chapter 14. Physical Exercise and Its Effects on Alzheimer’s Disease - p. 141 26. Chapter 15. Cortical Reorganization in Response to Exercise - p. 151 27. Chapter 16. Exercise Enhances Cognitive Capacity in the Aging Brain - p. 161 28. Part V. Lifestyle Exercise Affecting Neurological Structure and Function in Older Adults - p. 172 29. Chapter 17. Synergistic Effects of Combined Physical Activity and Brain Training on Neurological Functions - p. 175 30. Chapter 18. Physical Activity: Effects of Exercise on Neurological Function - p. 185 31. Chapter 19. Update of Nutritional Antioxidants and Antinociceptives on Improving Exercise-Induced Muscle Soreness - p. 199 32. Chapter 20. Effects of Exercise-Altered Immune Functions on Neuroplasticity - p. 209 33. Index - p. 219
Physical Activity and the Aging Brain: Effects of Exercise on Neurological Function is a complete guide to the manifold effects of exercise and physical activity on the aging brain. Cognitive decline and motor impairment, onset of diseases and disorders, and even changes in family structure and social settings that occur as we age can all impact activity levels, yet continued physical activity is crucial for successful neurological functioning.
This book examines the role that exercise and physical activity play in halting or modulating the deleterious effects of these numerous aging concerns by first examining the current state of research into how exercise manifests physical changes in the brain. It then discuss how physical activity combines with other lifestyle factors to benefit the aging brain, including nutrition, computerized brain training, and social engagement. Most significantly, it also covers how physical activity can serve as therapy to help alleviate the symptoms of various neurological diseases impacting aging populations, with particular emphasis on Alzheimer’s disease and age-related cognitive decline.
The book provides broad coverage of the effects of exercise and physical activity on the aging brain, its therapeutic effects, and the many factors that influence the aging process.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. List of Contributors - p. xi 6. Preface - p. xiii 7. Acknowledgments - p. xv 8. Part I. Overview of Exercise and Neurological Changes - p. xv 9. Chapter 1. Effects of Physical Activity on the Cerebral Networks - p. 3 10. Chapter 2. Exercise and the Developing Brain in Children and Adolescents - p. 13 11. Chapter 3. Differential Expression of the Brain Proteome in Physical Training - p. 21 12. Chapter 4. Physical Exercise-Induced Changes in Brain Temperature - p. 29 13. Part II. Drugs of Abuse With Exercise to Modify Neurological Structure and Function - p. 38 14. Chapter 5. Physical Activity as a Therapeutic Intervention for Addictive Disorders: Interactions With Methamphetamine - p. 41 15. Chapter 6. Pharmacological Intervention of Brain Neurotransmission Affects Exercise Capacity - p. 53 16. Chapter 7. The Endocannabinoid System and Chronic Disease: Opportunity for Innovative Therapies - p. 65 17. Part III. Factors Modulating Exercise in Aging and Neurological Consequences - p. 73 18. Chapter 8. Changes in Cerebral Blood Flow During Steady-State Exercise - p. 77 19. Chapter 9. Biochemical Mechanisms Associated With Exercise-Induced Neuroprotection in Aging Brains and Related Neurological Diseases - p. 85 20. Chapter 10. Role of Melatonin Supplementation During Strenuous Exercise - p. 95 21. Part IV. Exercise as Therapy for Neurological Diseases - p. 103 22. Chapter 11. Mechanisms of Functional Recovery With Exercise and Rehabilitation in Spinal Cord Injuries - p. 107 23. Chapter 12. Neural Structure, Connectivity, and Cognition Changes Associated to Physical Exercise - p. 121 24. Chapter 13. The Effect of Exercise on Motor Function and Neuroplasticity in Parkinson’s Disease - p. 133 25. Chapter 14. Physical Exercise and Its Effects on Alzheimer’s Disease - p. 141 26. Chapter 15. Cortical Reorganization in Response to Exercise - p. 151 27. Chapter 16. Exercise Enhances Cognitive Capacity in the Aging Brain - p. 161 28. Part V. Lifestyle Exercise Affecting Neurological Structure and Function in Older Adults - p. 172 29. Chapter 17. Synergistic Effects of Combined Physical Activity and Brain Training on Neurological Functions - p. 175 30. Chapter 18. Physical Activity: Effects of Exercise on Neurological Function - p. 185 31. Chapter 19. Update of Nutritional Antioxidants and Antinociceptives on Improving Exercise-Induced Muscle Soreness - p. 199 32. Chapter 20. Effects of Exercise-Altered Immune Functions on Neuroplasticity - p. 209 33. Index - p. 219
