Journal of American College Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 10
Published: Dec. 6, 2024
Introduction:
University
students
experience
≈
9
h
of
sitting/day,
which
may
support
interventions
like
active
desks.
Participants:
(n
=
24)
Method:
Randomized
crossover
trial
aimed
to
compare
effects
sitting
(SED),
low
and
moderate-intensity
cycling
desks
(CDLPA;
CDMPA)
concurrent
an
academic
task
(30-minute
video
+
written
exam).
Selective
visual
attention
(Tobii
Glasses
2)
was
measured
throughout
the
intervention,
workload
(NASA-TLX)
anxiety
(POMS-SF)
were
assessed
before
after
post-exam.
Results:
In
this
pilot
study,
exam
scores
lower
for
CDMPA
compared
CDLPA
(p
0.009).
During
video,
selective
SED
(both
p
<
0.001).
After
perceived
higher
with
CDMPA,
Anxiety
increased
experiment,
regardless
conditions
0.015).
Conclusion:
CPLPA
be
prioritized
increase
physical
activity
levels
without
hindering
learning
processes.
Autism Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(8), P. 1630 - 1639
Published: June 23, 2023
Difficulties
in
face
recognition
contribute
to
social-cognitive
problems
autistic
children.
Evidence
on
behavioral
interventions
targeting
this
cognitive
domain
is
limited.
In
non-autistic
individuals,
a
single
exercise
session
known
elicit
temporary
benefits
for
several
functions.
Our
study
investigates
whether
acute
aerobic
influences
randomized
order,
29
participants
completed
20-min
moderately-intense
cycling
bout
an
ergometer
and
control
condition.
Before
after
each
condition,
categorized
Mooney
faces
instruments
during
computerized
task.
Simultaneously,
the
N170
component
of
event-related
potentials
pupil
size
were
recorded
using
electroencephalography
eyetracking,
respectively.
As
indicated
by
greater
increase
reaction
time
compared
results
revealed
impaired
following
exercise.
This
effect
was
accompanied
lower
decrease
positive
amplitude
trend
towards
constriction
findings
highlight
interplay
physiological
state
Exercise-induced
impairments
ability
may
be
due
interference
with
learning
that
typically
seen
structural
encoding
faces.
Vision,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
7(2), P. 39 - 39
Published: May 4, 2023
Automated
pupil
light
reflex
(PLR)
is
a
valid
indicator
of
dysfunctional
autonomic
brain
function
following
traumatic
injury.
PLR's
use
in
identifying
disturbed
repeated
head
impacts
without
outwardly
visible
symptoms
has
not
yet
been
examined.
As
combat
sport
featuring
'sub-concussive'
impacts,
mixed
martial
arts
(MMA)
sparring
may
provide
model
to
understand
such
changes.
The
aim
this
pilot
study
was
explore
which,
if
any,
PLR
variables
are
affected
by
MMA
sparring.
A
cohort
n
=
7
athletes
(age
24
±
3
years;
mass
76.5
9
kg;
stature
176.4
8.5
cm)
took
part
their
regular
sessions
(eight
rounds
×
min:
1
min
recovery).
both
eyes
measured
immediately
pre-
and
post-sparring
using
Neuroptic
NPi-200.
Bayesian
paired
samples
t-tests
(BF10
≥
3)
revealed
decreased
maximum
size
3),
minimum
4)
reduced
latency
post-sparring.
Anisocoria
present
prior
increased
post-sparring,
with
having
different
sizes
3-4)
constriction
velocities
3).
These
data
suggest
cause
disturbances
the
absence
symptoms.
results
direction
for
cohort-controlled
studies
formally
investigate
potential
changes
observed.
BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: March 4, 2024
Chronic
resistance
training
and
acute
exercises
improve
physical
performance
can
enhance
cognitive
performance.
However,
there
is
still
uncertainty
about
the
mechanism(s)
responsible
for
improvement
following
exercise.
Recent
findings
suggest
that
exercise
has
metabolic
as
well
demands,
which
potentially
activate
similar
neural
circuitry
associated
with
higher-order
function
tasks.
Exercising
on
unstable
devices
increases
coordinative
demands
thus
may
further
increase
activation
during
The
measurement
of
pupil
diameter
could
provide
indications
arousal
Pupil
dilation
linked
to
activity
in
multiple
neuromodulatory
systems
(e.g.,
locus
coeruleus
release
neurotransmitter
norepinephrine
(LC-NE
system)),
are
involved
supporting
processes
executive
control.
Therefore,
purpose
this
study
was
compare
measured
by
an
bout
stable
surfaces.
18
participants
(23.5
±
1.5
years;
10
females)
performed
ten
kettlebell
squats
a
preferred
repetition
velocity
(BOSU®
Balance
Trainer)
ground
conditions.
recorded
eye
tracking
glasses
(SMI
ETG)
standing
(baseline)
squatting.
Raw
data
were
cleaned
artifacts
(missing
values
linearly
interpolated)
subjected
subtractive
baseline
correction.
A
student
t-test
used
mean
between
significantly
greater
condition
than
condition,
t
(17)
=
-2.63,
p
=.018,
Cohen's
dZ
-0.62;
stable:
0.49
0.32
mm;
unstable:
0.61
0.25
mm).
As
indicated
dilation,
use
effort
bouts
Since
only
indirect
method,
investigations
necessary
describe
causes
effects
system
Resistance
without
surface
instability
be
recommended
people
all
ages
physically
cognitively
challenging
program
contributing
preservation
both
functioning.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 8, 2024
Abstract
Although
virtual
reality
(VR)
exercise
has
attracted
attention
as
a
factor
in
habituation
due
to
its
mood-enhancing
effects,
impact
on
brain
function
remains
unclear.
This
study,
involving
23
healthy
university
students,
used
functional
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(fMRI)
explore
how
VR
affects
working
memory,
key
executive
function,
and
underlying
neural
mechanisms.
Our
findings
indicate
that
10-min
session
improved
mood
(arousal
vitality
level)
memory
task
performance
(3-back
task)
more
effectively
than
or
rest
alone.
Furthermore,
the
results
confirmed
increased
from
interventions
was
associated
with
3-back
performance.
However,
specific
regions
contributing
this
enhancement
remain
unidentified.
These
highlight
optimal
program
for
enhancing
by
increasing
level.
insights
underscore
VR’s
potential
novel
modality
benefits
extending
beyond
adherence
potentially
preventing
dementia
depression.
Journal of American College Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 10
Published: Dec. 6, 2024
Introduction:
University
students
experience
≈
9
h
of
sitting/day,
which
may
support
interventions
like
active
desks.
Participants:
(n
=
24)
Method:
Randomized
crossover
trial
aimed
to
compare
effects
sitting
(SED),
low
and
moderate-intensity
cycling
desks
(CDLPA;
CDMPA)
concurrent
an
academic
task
(30-minute
video
+
written
exam).
Selective
visual
attention
(Tobii
Glasses
2)
was
measured
throughout
the
intervention,
workload
(NASA-TLX)
anxiety
(POMS-SF)
were
assessed
before
after
post-exam.
Results:
In
this
pilot
study,
exam
scores
lower
for
CDMPA
compared
CDLPA
(p
0.009).
During
video,
selective
SED
(both
p
<
0.001).
After
perceived
higher
with
CDMPA,
Anxiety
increased
experiment,
regardless
conditions
0.015).
Conclusion:
CPLPA
be
prioritized
increase
physical
activity
levels
without
hindering
learning
processes.
