Special Issue

Research of Exercise and Cognitive Function

Submission Deadline: April 30, 2019 (Closed)

Guest Editor

Paul D. Loprinzi, PhD

Associate Professor, Department of Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management Exercise & Memory Laboratory, The University of Mississippi, United States

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Research Interests: Exercise and memory function

About This Topic

For an upcoming Special Issue in OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine, we invite investigators to contribute original research and review articles that will stimulate the continuing efforts to better understand the effects of exercise on cognitive function. Potential topics may include, but are not limited to:
• The effects of acute or chronic exercise on cognition
• Moderators (e.g., sex, age, weight status) of the exercise-cognition interaction
• Modality-specific (e.g., aerobic vs. resistance exercise) effects of exercise on cognition
• Intensity-specific (e.g., light, moderate, vigorous) effects of exercise on cognition

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted through the LIDSEN Submission System. Detailed information on manuscript preparation and submission is available in the Instructions for Authors. All submitted articles will be thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process and will be processed following the Editorial Process and Quality Control policy. Upon acceptance, the article will be immediately published in a regular issue of the journal and will be listed together on the special issue website, with a label that the article belongs to the Special Issue. LIDSEN distributes articles under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) License in an open-access model. The authors own the copyright to the article, and the article can be free to access, distribute, and reuse provided that the original work is correctly cited.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). Research articles and review articles are highly invited. Authors are encouraged to send the tentative title and abstract of the planned paper to the Editorial Office (icm@lidsen.com) for record. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Editorial Office.

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Publication

Open Access Editorial Effects of Exercise on Cognition across the Lifespan by Lisa Vogelgesang  , Damien Moore  and Paul D. Loprinzi Received: 12 April 2020;  Published: 15 April 2020;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2002020

Open Access Research Article Working Memory in Collegiate Athletes and Non-Athletes: A Comparison of Team-Sports Athletes, Solo-Sports Athletes, Frequent Exercisers and Infrequent Exercisers by Tara T. Lineweaver  , Suneeta Kercood  , Elyse B. Morgan  , Shelby L. Rampone  , Colleen C. Frank  , Scott A. McLuckie  and Mack F. Reed Received: 27 October 2019;  Published: 07 January 2020;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2001002 Abstract Past research suggests that exercise is associated with improved working memory (WM) abilities, and that athletes have better executive functioning and WM skills than non-athletes. However, no studies to date have separated the effects of exercise from the effects of athletic participation when examining WM. This study had three primary goals: [...]

Open Access Original Research Social Engagement and Task Complexity: Physical Activity Characteristics and Executive Function Among Older Adults by Lyndsie Koon  , Robert Brustad  and Megan Babkes Stellino Received: 15 May 2019;  Published: 27 November 2019;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.1904064 Abstract Physical activity participation has been found to favorably influence cognitive function across the lifespan. Specific characteristics, or qualities, of physical activity involvement (e.g., type, intensity, level of cognitive demand) may yield particular benefits. The purpose of this study was two-fold. The first objective was to develop taxon [...]

Open Access Perspective Shedding Light on a New Psychology of Movement and Exercise by Thibault Deschamps Received: 24 July 2019;  Published: 24 September 2019;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.1903055 Abstract Let’s consider the issues of exercise and cognitive function from a different angle, by moving from sitting to standing for instance. Not only does seeing anything from different perspectives reflect our cognitive flexibility [1], it also has a direct impact on the executive performance. Interestingly, recent studies reported a smaller Stroo [...]

Open Access Original Research Feasibility of a Functional Medicine Approach to Slowing Clinical Cognitive Decline in Patients over Age 55: A Multiple Case Study Report by Randolph James  , Amy Lawson Moore  , Dick M Carpenter II  , Terissa Michele Miller  and Christina Ledbetter Received: 29 April 2019;  Published: 06 September 2019;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.1903054 Abstract Background: The current study examined a multifaceted anti-neuroinflammatory intervention that included physical exercise, mental exercise, grain-free/sugar-free diet, anti-inflammatory nutritional supplements, sleep optimization, and stress management within the context of a functional [...]

Open Access Review Does a Single Bout of Aerobic Exercise Improve Set Shifting in Healthy Young Adults? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Max Oberste  , Sophia Sharma  and Philipp Zimmer Received: 24 April 2019;  Published: 28 August 2019;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.1903052 Abstract This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated whether acute aerobic exercise improves subsequent set shifting performance in healthy young individuals. Potential moderation of studies’ methodological quality and exercise intensity, as well as the presence of small-study effect was also examined. Studies were identified using [...]

Open Access Review A Review of Factors Affecting the Acute Exercise-Cognition Relationship in Children and Adolescents by Ryan A. Williams  , Lorna Hatch  and Simon B. Cooper Received: 29 April 2019;  Published: 02 August 2019;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.1903049 Abstract It is well documented that an acute bout of exercise has a positive effect on subsequent cognitive function in children and adolescents. However, the effect of: the exercise characteristics (i.e. intensity, duration and modality), the cognitive domain assessed, and moderating variables (such as the participant’s age, physical fitness and [...]

Open Access Original Research Effect of Acute Moderate-Intensity Exercise on Autobiographical Episodic Memory and Semantic Memory by Sierra Day  and Paul D. Loprinzi Received: 27 April 2019;  Published: 04 July 2019;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.1903042 Abstract Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of acute moderate-intensity exercise on autobiographical episodic memory and semantic memory. Methods: A two-arm, parallel-group randomized controlled intervention was [...]

Open Access Short Review The Effects of Aquatic Exercise on Cognitive Function: Systematic Review by Paul D. Loprinzi Received: 07 February 2019;  Published: 21 March 2019;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.1901018 Abstract The objective of this brief systematic review was to examine the effects of aquatic exercise on cognitive function. Studies were identified using electronic databases, including PubMed, PsychInfo, Sports Discus and Google Scholar. In total, 13 articles met the inclusionary criteria. Among the 13 studies, all 13 demonstrated beneficial cognitiv [...]

Open Access Research Article Psychophysiological Coherence in Community Dynamics – A Comparative Analysis between Meditation and Other Activities by Jeffery Jonathan Joshua (ישוע) Davis  , Florian Schübeler  and Robert Kozma Received: 26 November 2018;  Published: 04 March 2019;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.1901015 Abstract Background: Psychophysiological coherence has been widely studied as a bodily state associated with general well-being and cognitive clarity. Heart Rate Variability (HRV) has been shown to be a good biomarker to assess psychophysiological coherence. This paper presents the first general set of results concerning a study that is part of a team [...]

Open Access Review A Brief Primer on Learning and Memory-Based Strategies to Enhance Memory Function by Paul D. Loprinzi  , Emily Frith  and Faith Harris Received: 17 December 2018;  Published: 21 February 2019;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.1901011 Abstract Background: Learning and memory, unquestionably, are critical for many aspects of life, including acquisition and retention of educational material. The purpose of this brief narrative review is to provide a primer on empirical-based, learning and memory techniques. Methods: A narrative review approach is employed. Results: This review is [...]

Open Access Research Article Experimental Effects of Exercise on Forgetting by Lauren Ferguson  , Justin Cantrelle  and Paul Loprinzi Received: 06 September 2018;  Published: 17 December 2018;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.1804034 Abstract Background: The present study evaluates the effects of selective directed forgetting (SDF) and directed forgetting (DF) on subsequent memory retrieval and investigate whether acute exercise can facilitate the effects of SDF. Methods: A [...]