Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Brain Health in Perimenopause
Author Information
Author(s): Cirone Victoria, Silva Nárlon Cássio Boa Sorte, Barha Cindy, Handy Todd, Stein Ryan, Heath Sarah, Liu-Ambrose Teresa
Primary Institution: University of British Columbia
Hypothesis
Can high-intensity interval training improve cognitive function and brain health in perimenopausal women?
Conclusion
High-intensity interval training may improve cognitive function and myelin content in perimenopausal women.
Supporting Evidence
- The intervention had a negligible effect on cardiovascular fitness.
- There was a large and significant effect on verbal episodic memory.
- The effect on hippocampal volume was negligible.
- There was a medium to large effect on myelin content.
Takeaway
This study looked at how a special kind of exercise can help women going through menopause think better and keep their brains healthy.
Methodology
A pre-post pilot study assessing the effects of 12 weeks of HIIT on various cognitive and brain health metrics.
Limitations
Small sample size and low recruitment rate.
Participant Demographics
Perimenopausal women.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.04
Statistical Significance
p=0.04
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