[HTML][HTML] Depression and adult neurogenesis: Positive effects of the antidepressant fluoxetine and of physical exercise
Of wide interest for health is the relation existing between depression, a very common
psychological illness, accompanied by anxiety and reduced ability to concentrate, and adult …
psychological illness, accompanied by anxiety and reduced ability to concentrate, and adult …
Bridging animal and human models of exercise-induced brain plasticity
Significant progress has been made in understanding the neurobiological mechanisms
through which exercise protects and restores the brain. In this feature review, we integrate …
through which exercise protects and restores the brain. In this feature review, we integrate …
Neurogenesis in the embryonic and adult brain: same regulators, different roles
N Urbán, F Guillemot - Frontiers in cellular neuroscience, 2014 - frontiersin.org
Neurogenesis persists in adult mammals in specific brain areas, known as neurogenic
niches. Adult neurogenesis is highly dynamic and is modulated by multiple physiological …
niches. Adult neurogenesis is highly dynamic and is modulated by multiple physiological …
[HTML][HTML] Relationships of peripheral IGF-1, VEGF and BDNF levels to exercise-related changes in memory, hippocampal perfusion and volumes in older adults
Animal models point towards a key role of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), insulin-
like growth factor-I (IGF-I) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in mediating …
like growth factor-I (IGF-I) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in mediating …
Physical exercise, neuroplasticity, spatial learning and memory
There has long been discussion regarding the positive effects of physical exercise on brain
activity. However, physical exercise has only recently begun to receive the attention of the …
activity. However, physical exercise has only recently begun to receive the attention of the …
The role of Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1) in brain development, maturation and neuroplasticity
Abstract Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1) is a phylogenetically ancient neurotrophic
hormone with crucial roles to play in CNS development and maturation. Recently, IGF-1 has …
hormone with crucial roles to play in CNS development and maturation. Recently, IGF-1 has …
The many faces of insulin-like peptide signalling in the brain
AM Fernandez, I Torres-Alemán - Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 2012 - nature.com
Central and peripheral insulin-like peptides (ILPs), which include insulin, insulin-like growth
factor 1 (IGF1) and IGF2, exert many effects in the brain. Through their actions on brain …
factor 1 (IGF1) and IGF2, exert many effects in the brain. Through their actions on brain …
Aerobic exercise improves hippocampal function and increases BDNF in the serum of young adult males
ÉW Griffin, S Mullally, C Foley, SA Warmington… - Physiology & …, 2011 - Elsevier
Physical activity has been reported to improve cognitive function in humans and rodents,
possibly via a brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)-regulated mechanism. In this study …
possibly via a brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)-regulated mechanism. In this study …
Acute exercise improves motor memory: exploring potential biomarkers
We have recently shown that a single bout of acute cardiovascular exercise improves motor
skill learning through an optimization of long-term motor memory. Here we expand this …
skill learning through an optimization of long-term motor memory. Here we expand this …
Energy intake and exercise as determinants of brain health and vulnerability to injury and disease
MP Mattson - Cell metabolism, 2012 - cell.com
Evolution favored individuals with superior cognitive and physical abilities under conditions
of limited food sources, and brain function can therefore be optimized by intermittent dietary …
of limited food sources, and brain function can therefore be optimized by intermittent dietary …