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Professor Asplin
ITP 1500-001
12 October 2015
Exercise and Neuro-Cognitive Function
Neuro-cognitive function has been proven to increase with physical activity. Wether
increasing productivity at work, expanding one’s capacity for memory, or just improving general
brain function, exercise has been shown to be a contributor. According to an article published by
ScienceDaily regular, moderate exercise has been shown to improve cerebral blood flow and
neuronal connectivity, thereby lowering rates of cognitive decline. A study conducted by the
Wake Forest School of Medicine in North Carolina attempted to prove this using a group of
elderly research subjects. Researchers at the university conducted a 24 month observation period
of people aged 70 to 89 years with a regular exercise regimen. While the study did not prove
much in the way of MCI or Dementia prevention, it did yield results in over all brain function.
The majority of the group showed no greater improvement over the two year period, but those
over 80 with poorer basal brain function showed a small increase in executive function.
ScienceDaily was a valid and truthful source when reporting on these findings. Research was
cited, authors and publishing dates were easy to find, the article was peer reviewed and even easy
to find the website. The information proved to be both valid and authentic. Their report stayed
true to the university’s findings while making it easily consumable for the general public.
Another study, published by the CDC, presented research with a much younger test
group. Doctors studied the effects of APA (Aerobic Physical activity) on the performance of
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What is MCI? Spell it out then put (MCI)
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those 19 and younger. School performance, behavior, and cognitive function were examined
through randomized control trials. The conclusion that was drawn from these trials was that
while there was no significant improvement during this time period, APA had shown an overall
positive trend in all areas examined. Further, as well as more extensive, testing was needed in
order to draw a more exact conclusion. The CDC reported this issue very fairly. Their
information was cited, well articulated and understandable, and authentic
One place that brain functionality is highly valued is within the work place. In a recent
study published by PubMed, a group of office based employees’ brain functionality was
examined over the course of a day. The employees would be given a cognitive performance test
as well two “commercially available cognitive tasks” before and after 3 minutes of rigorous
Further and more extensive testing
Instead of saying published by pubmed, you should say it was published by whatever Journal published it. PubMed is just hosting the article.
You citation for the story should go here, before the last period.
