Effects of Physical Exercise on Cognitive Functioning and Wellbeing: Biological and Psychological Benefits

Effects of Physical Exercise on Cognitive Functioning and Wellbeing: Biological and Psychological Benefits

Much evidence shows that physical exercise (PE) is a strong gene modulator that induces structural and functional changes in the brain, determining enormous benefit on both cognitive functioning and wellbeing. PE is also a protective factor for neurodegeneration. However, it is unclear if such prote...

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Main Authors: Laura Mandolesi, Arianna Polverino, Simone Montuori, Francesca Foti, Giampaolo Ferraioli, Pierpaolo Sorrentino, Giuseppe Sorrentino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
Subjects:
physical exercise
cognition
wellbeing
brain
epigenetic mechanisms
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00509/full

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