The Positive Effect of Moderate-Intensity Exercise on the Mirror Neuron System: An fNIRS Study

A growing number of studies have reported the beneficial effect of exercise on human social behavior. The mirror neuron system (MNS) plays a critical role in a variety of social behaviors from imitation to empathy. However, neuroimaging investigations into the effects of exercise on the MNS remain u...

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Main Authors: Zebo Xu, Min Hu, Zi-Rong Wang, Jin Li, Xiao-Hui Hou, Ming-Qiang Xiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00986/full