Open AccessCerebrovascular Reserve
Author(s) -
Davenport Mh,
David B. Hogan,
Gail A. Eskes,
Longman Rs,
Michelle Poulin
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
exercise and sport sciences reviews
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.945
H-Index - 99
eISSN - 1538-3008
pISSN - 0091-6331
DOI - 10.1097/jes.0b013e3182553430
Subject(s) - cognition , cognitive reserve , neuroscience , psychology , medicine , cerebral perfusion pressure , perfusion , cardiology , cognitive impairment
Better physical fitness in later life is associated positively with cognitive functioning. Novel data suggest that this association is mediated, in part, by increases in brain perfusion and the ability of cerebral blood vessels to respond to demand. This review presents evidence on the beneficial effects of exercise on cerebrovascular and cognitive health with aging and explores potential underlying vascular-related mechanisms.