Browsing Health (Faculty of) by Supervisor "Middleton, Laura"
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The Acute Effect of Exercise Intensity on Cognitive Function
(University of Waterloo, 2016-08-30)Recent research has found that regular exercise has a positive effect on cognitive function. Some studies indicate that even an acute session of exercise has a slight positive effect on cognitive function, though factors ... -
Combined cognitive and exercise training for community-dwelling adults and older adults: A feasibility study
(University of Waterloo, 2020-08-31)Older adults show cognitive improvements after taking part in exercise training or cognitive training. A number of studies suggest that combining these two types of interventions may lead to greater cognitive gains. However, ... -
The Effects of Exercise Combined with Music on Executive Functioning in Healthy Young Adults
(University of Waterloo, 2022-09-09)Evidence suggests that both exercise and music improve cognitive functioning. While many individuals listen to music while exercising, whether exercise combined with music produces greater effects on cognitive functioning ... -
The Influence of Social Engagement on Exercise-Associated Cognitive and Affective Changes in Older Adult Women
(University of Waterloo, 2019-08-20)Single bouts of aerobic exercise appear to elicit improvements in cognition and affect among older adults, which are dependent on exercise dose (intensity, duration). Social engagement, not typically considered in exercise ... -
The Magnitude and Time Course Effects of an Acute Bout of Moderate Intensity Resistance Training on Cognitive Function
(University of Waterloo, 2016-05-19)Resistance training (RT) is a common form of physical activity that forms a core part of physical activity recommendations. RT has well-documented benefits to metabolic and musculoskeletal health. Emerging research also ... -
Perceived Barriers to Exercise among Older Adults with MCI and Early Dementia
(University of Waterloo, 2017-09-08)Increasing evidence suggests that exercise can benefit physical and cognitive function among older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early dementia (MCI/dementia). Unfortunately, many older adults with ... -
The Role of Acute High-Intensity Interval Exercise as a Potential Facilitator for Improved Executive Functions and Affect in Healthy Young and Older Adults
(University of Waterloo, 2021-01-06)A single bout of aerobic exercise has been shown to improve executive functions and affect across the lifespan. The magnitude of improvements appear to be influenced by exercise-dependent factors, including the intensity ...