Cerebrovascular perfusion among older adults is moderated by strength training and gender

作者：Xu Xiaomeng^*; Jerskey Beth A; Cote Denise M; Walsh Edward G; Hassenstab Jason J; Ladino Maura E; Clark Uraina S; Labbe Donald R; Gunstad John J; Poppas Athena; Cohen Ronald A; Hoge Richard D; Sweet Lawrence H

来源：Neuroscience Letters, 2014, 560: 26-30.

DOI：10.1016/j.neulet.2013.12.011

• Cerebral perfusion
• Strength training
• Sex
• Physical activity
• ASL

Cerebral perfusion is important in older adults as it is linked to cognitive declines. Physical activity can improve blood flow in the body but little is known about the relationship between physical activity and cerebral perfusion in older adults. In particular, no study has investigated the relation between strength training and cerebral perfusion. We examined whether different types of physical activity (assessed with the Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity questionnaire) were associated with MRI cerebrovascular perfusion in 59 older adults. There was a significant interaction between gender and strength training, such that women who engaged in strength training (weight lifting or calisthenics) at least once per week exhibited significantly greater cerebrovascular perfusion than women who did not. This interaction remained significant after controlling for other physical activity, demographics, and health variables. These findings suggest that regular strength training can be beneficial for cerebrovascular health in women.

• 出版日期2014-2-7
• 单位南宁师范大学