Exercise to Help Brain Function in Breast Cancer Survivors
Author Information
Author(s): Downs Tahnee L., Whiteside Eliza J., Denham Joshua, Mills Dean E., Bliss Edward S.
Primary Institution: University of Southern Queensland
Hypothesis
Does exercise improve cerebrovascular function and cognition in breast cancer survivors?
Conclusion
Exercise training may improve brain function and blood flow in breast cancer survivors.
Supporting Evidence
- 75% of breast cancer survivors report cognitive impairment.
- Exercise training has been shown to improve cognitive function in other chronic diseases.
- Studies indicate a positive association between exercise performance and cognitive function.
Takeaway
Doing exercise can help breast cancer survivors think better and improve blood flow to their brains.
Methodology
The review systematically evaluated studies on exercise's effects on brain function in breast cancer survivors.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported measures of cognition and small, non-diverse study populations.
Limitations
Most studies focused on aerobic exercise and did not measure both brain function and blood flow together.
Participant Demographics
Female breast cancer survivors, various ages and stages of cancer.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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