Erickson et al. 2010 Flashcards
1
Q
Which brain related factors are positively associated with physical exercise?
A
Hippocampal, medial temporal lobe volume, white and grey matter volume in PFC of older adults, blood volume and perfusion of hippocampus as well as BDNF levels in the hippocampus.
2
Q
What were the main results of the study by Erickson?
A
Anterior hippocampal volume increased, while spatial memory did not differ significantly between experimental and control group.
