Mindfulness,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(9), P. 2402 - 2414
Published: Aug. 17, 2024
Abstract
Construal
Level
Theory
(CLT)
is
a
well-established,
comprehensive
framework
that
provides
an
account
of
the
relationship
between
construal
level
and
psychological
distance,
effects
they
have
on
cognitive
processing
wide
range
phenomena.
In
this
article
we
present
conceptualization
mindfulness
based
theoretical
foundations
CLT.
light
definitions
current
research,
it
difficult
to
determine
whether
entails
low
distance
concrete,
non-conceptual
representations
experience,
or
high
abstract
representations.
We
argue
uniquely
combines
both.
The
two-dimensional
model
posits
characterized
by
simultaneous
decreased
from
external
sensory
experiences
increased
internal
mental
experiences.
highlight
uniqueness
quality
mindfulness,
demonstrate
how
formulation
presented
here
not
only
aligns
well
with
but
also
integrates
research
as
state
consciousness
personality
disposition.
further
combination
underlies
beneficial
delineate
enables
individuals
leverage
advantages
mitigate
drawbacks
associated
both
levels
distance.
proposed
resolves
contradictions
in
literature,
aiming
deepen
our
understanding
its
benefits,
core
mechanisms.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: April 24, 2023
Network
neuroscience
provides
important
insights
into
brain
function
by
analyzing
complex
networks
constructed
from
diffusion
Magnetic
Resonance
Imaging
(dMRI),
functional
MRI
(fMRI)
and
Electro/Magnetoencephalography
(E/MEG)
data.
However,
in
order
to
ensure
that
results
are
reproducible,
we
need
a
better
understanding
of
within-
between-subject
variability
over
long
periods
time.
Here,
analyze
longitudinal,
8
session,
multi-modal
(dMRI,
simultaneous
EEG-fMRI),
multiple
task
imaging
data
set.
We
first
confirm
across
all
modalities,
within-subject
reproducibility
is
higher
than
reproducibility.
see
high
the
individual
connections,
but
observe
EEG-derived
networks,
during
both
rest
task,
alpha-band
connectivity
consistently
more
reproducible
other
frequency
bands.
Structural
show
reliability
network
statistics,
synchronizability
eigenvector
centrality
less
reliable
measures
modalities.
Finally,
find
structural
dMRI
outperform
their
ability
identify
individuals
using
fingerprinting
analysis.
Our
highlight
likely
reflect
state-dependent
not
present
type
analysis
should
depend
on
whether
or
one
wants
take
account
fluctuations
connectivity.
Frontiers in Neuroimaging,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3
Published: Feb. 22, 2024
Introduction
Dopaminergic,
opiod
and
endocannabinoid
neurotransmission
are
thought
to
play
an
important
role
in
the
neurobiology
of
acute
exercise
and,
particular,
mediating
positive
affective
responses
reward
processes.
Recent
evidence
indicates
that
changes
fractional
amplitude
low-frequency
fluctuations
(zfALFF)
resting-state
functional
MRI
(rs-fMRI)
may
reflect
specific
neurotransmitter
systems
as
tested
by
means
spatial
correlation
analyses.
Methods
Here,
we
investigated
this
relationship
at
different
intensities
twenty
young
healthy
trained
athletes
performing
low-intensity
(LIIE),
high-intensity
(HIIE)
interval
exercises,
a
control
condition
on
three
separate
days.
Positive
And
Negative
Affect
Schedule
(PANAS)
scores
rs-fMRI
were
acquired
before
after
each
experimental
conditions.
Respective
zfALFF
analyzed
using
repeated
measures
ANOVAs.
We
examined
correspondence
training
with
available
maps
across
all
voxels
additionally,
hypothesis-driven,
for
implicated
(dopaminergic,
opiodic
endocannabinoid)
brain
networks
associated
“reward”
“emotion.”
Results
Elevated
PANAS
was
observed
LIIE
HIIE
but
not
condition.
compared
resulted
differential
decreases
precuneus,
temporo-occipital,
midcingulate
frontal
regions,
thalamus,
cerebellum,
whereas
increases
identified
hypothalamus,
pituitary,
periaqueductal
gray.
The
alteration
patterns
during
positively
dopaminergic
μ-opioidergic
receptor
distributions
within
‘reward'
network.
Discussion
These
findings
provide
new
insight
into
supporting
importance
reward-related
least
physical
activity.
Brain and Cognition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
177, P. 106156 - 106156
Published: April 12, 2024
Acute
physical
activity
influences
cognitive
performance.
However,
the
relationship
between
exercise
intensity,
neural
network
activity,
and
performance
remains
poorly
understood.
This
study
examined
effects
of
different
intensities
on
resting-state
functional
connectivity
(rsFC)
Twenty
male
athletes
(27.3
±
3.6
years)
underwent
cycling
exercises
(high,
low,
rest/control)
days
in
randomized
order.
Before
after,
subjects
performed
magnetic
resonance
imaging
a
behavioral
Attention
Network
Test
(ANT).
Independent
component
analysis
Linear
mixed
models
rsFC
changes
within
ten
networks.
No
significant
were
identified
ANT
Resting-state
analyses
revealed
interaction
Left
Frontoparietal
Network,
driven
by
non-significant
increase
after
low-intensity
decrease
high-intensity
exercise,
suggestive
an
inverted
U-shape
intensity
rsFC.
Similar
but
trend-level
interactions
observed
Dorsal
(DAN)
Cerebellar
Basal
Ganglia
Network.
Explorative
correlation
positive
association
increases
right
superior
parietal
lobule
(part
DAN)
better
orienting
condition.
Results
indicate
intensity-dependent
subacute
cognition-related
networks,
their
cognitive-behavioral
relevance
needs
further
investigation.
NeuroImage Clinical,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
43, P. 103621 - 103621
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Greater
physical
activity
and
better
sleep
are
associated
with
reduced
risk
of
cognitive
decline
dementia
among
older
adults,
but
little
is
known
about
their
combined
associations
measures
brain
function
neuropathology.
This
study
investigated
potential
independent
interactive
cross-sectional
relationships
between
actigraphy-estimated
total
volume
(TVPA)
patterns
[i.e.,
time
(TST),
efficiency
(SE)]
resting-state
functional
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(rs-fMRI)
large
scale
network
connectivity
positron
emission
tomography
(PET)
amyloid-β.
Participants
were
135
non-demented
adults
from
the
BIOCARD
(116
cognitively
normal
19
mild
impairment;
mean
age
=
70.0
years).
Using
multiple
linear
regression
analyses,
we
assessed
association
TVPA,
TST,
SE
within
default-mode,
salience,
fronto-parietal
control
networks,
modularity,
a
measure
segregation.
Higher
TVPA
independently
greater
although
positive
relationship
modularity
was
only
present
in
amyloid-negative
individuals.
Additionally,
higher
default-mode
network,
while
related
to
salience
network.
In
contrast,
longer
TST
lower
particularly
amyloid-positive
individuals,
suggesting
duration
disorganization.
Physical
not
amyloid
positivity.
These
data
suggest
that
levels
more
efficient
may
promote
segregated
potentially
resilient
networks
increase
specific
large-scale
depend
on
status.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
19(16), P. 10076 - 10076
Published: Aug. 15, 2022
The
aim
of
our
study
was
to
determine
whether
EI
and
LT
vs.
intuitive
thinking
(CRT
score)
are
related
participation
in
professional
sports,
independent
exercise,
exercise
at
a
gym/health
center
compared
with
no
exercise.
We
selected
20
the
most
popular
types
Lithuania
among
respondents
who
independently
or
center,
we
ranked
these
according
participants'
emotional
intelligence
logical
thinking.
studied
4545
women
1824
men
aged
18-74
years
focus
on
type
Participation
any
significantly
women.
Women
sports
solved
lowest
number
logic
tasks.
had
better
than
those
do
not
Among
men,
associated
found
tendency
for
negative
correlation
between
Emotional
correlated
positively
MVPA.
highest
participate
dance
Pilates
martial
arts,
wrestling,
boxing,
yoga.
Logical
triathlon
perform
CrossFit.
Men
practice
arts
track
field
cycling
were
top
five