Browsing Theses by Supervisor "Hall, Peter"
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Comparing the Acute Effects of Hatha Yoga and Meditation on Executive Function
(University of Waterloo, 2016-03-29)Background: Prior research demonstrates that acute and chronic bouts of Hatha yoga, a moving meditation, shows promise for improving executive function (EF) and mood outcomes in a variety of populations. However, more ... -
Contextual cues as modifiers of cTBS effects on indulgent eating
(University of Waterloo, 2019-08-07)Background: Prior studies have found that continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS) targeting the left dlPFC results in reliable increases in consumption of calorie-dense food items. However, it is not known to what extent ... -
Examining the bidirectional associations between adiposity and cognitive function using population-level data
(University of Waterloo, 2022-08-19)Background: The association between adiposity and cognitive function has been extensively explored in previous literature, and numerous cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses suggest a reliable association. However, ... -
Investigating cortical buffering effects of acute exercise: A cTBS study targeting the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex
(University of Waterloo, 2018-07-26)Objective: The beneficial effects of both single-session bouts of aerobic exercise and therapeutic exercise interventions on the cortical regions associated with executive functions (i.e., prefrontal cortex (PFC)) and ... -
Investigation into the neurocognitive mechanisms underlying self-regulatory processes in eating behaviours
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-19)Prior research has demonstrated that the integrity of the executive control system is correlated with obesogenic behaviour tendencies in a theoretically meaningful way. However, due to the paucity of experimental evidence ... -
The relationship between adolescent physical activity, brain health, and academic achievement
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-03)Background: In addition to the numerous physical and mental health benefits attributable to regular physical activity, physical activity has more recently been hypothesized to improve academic performance via its beneficial ... -
Testing the relative contributions of the dlPFC and mPFC to decision-making about eating and finances across the adult lifespan
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-04)Background: Prior neuroimaging and neuromodulation studies have shown that the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (dlPFC) and dorsomedial prefrontal cortex (dmPFC) are important nodes for self-control and decision-making, but ...