Enhancing cognitive functioning and brain plasticity
By: Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko, Arthur F. Kramer, Leonard W. Poon, editors.
Contributors: Chodzko-Zajko, Wojtek J.; Kramer, Arthur F.; Poon, Leonard W., 1942-
Series: Aging, exercise, and cognition series -- v. 3; Aging, exercise, and cognition series -- v. 3.
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Champaign, IL
Language: eng
Number of pages: 235
ISBN-13: 9780736057912
Subjects: Cognition -- Effect of exercise on; Exercise -- Psychological aspects; Neuroplasticity; Cognition in old age; Aging -- physiology; Cognition -- physiology; Aged; Brain -- physiology; Exercise; Neuronal Plasticity -- physiology
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The use of brain imaging measures to assess the cognitive and physiological effects of aging / Monica Fabiani and Gabriele Gratton; title: The effects of the cognitive complexity of occupational conditions and leisure-time activities on the intellectual functioning of older adults / Carmi Schooler; title: Enhancing cognitive function in older adults / Michelle L. Meade and Denise C. Park; title: A contextual approach to aging and expertise / Daniel G. Morrow; title: Exercise effects on learning and neural systems / Brenda J. Anderson ... [et al.]; title: Physical activity and neurocognitive function across the life span / Charles H. Hillman, Sarah M. Buck, and Jason R. Themanson; title: Effects of acute exercise on event-related brain potentials / Keita Kamijo; title: Effects of hormone replacement therapy on the brains of postmenopausal women : a review of human neuroimaging studies / Kirk I. Erickson and Donna L. Korol; title: Physical activity programming to promote cognitive function : are we ready for prescription? / Jennifer L. Etnier.