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A critical evaluation of systematic reviews assessing the effect of chronic physical activity on academic achievement, cognition and the brain in children and adolescents: a systematic review
(2020-06)
Background
International and national committees have started to evaluate the evidence for the effects of physical activity on neurocognitive health in childhood and adolescence to inform policy. Despite an increasing ...
The effects of an aerobic training intervention on cognition, grey matter volumes and white matter microstructure
(2020-05)
While there is strong evidence from observational studies that physical activity is associated with reduced risk of cognitive decline and dementia, the extent to which aerobic training interventions impact on cognitive ...
The effect of a one-year vigorous physical activity intervention on fitness, cognitive performance and mental health in young adolescents: the Fit to Study cluster randomised controlled trial
(2021-03)
Background
Physical activity (PA) may positively stimulate the brain, cognition and mental health during adolescence, a period of dynamic neurobiological development. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) or vigorous ...
Cognitive Performance, Quality and Quantity of Movement Reflect Psychological Symptoms in Adolescents
(2020-05)
The presentation of unhealthy psychological symptoms are rising
sharply in adolescents. Detrimental lifestyle behaviours are proposed
as both possible causes and consequences. This study set
out to compare selected ...