Robertson, E. M. and Takacs, A. (2017) Exercising control over memory consolidation. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 21(5), pp. 310-312. (doi: 10.1016/j.tics.2017.03.001) (PMID:28363680)
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Abstract
Exercise can improve human cognition. A mechanistic connection between exercise and cognition has been revealed in several recent studies. Exercise increases cortical excitability and this in turn leads to enhanced memory consolidation. Together these studies dovetail with our growing understanding of memory consolidation and how it is regulated through changes in motor cortical excitability.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Keywords: | Consolidation, cortical excitability, exercise, motor skill, offline processing. |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Robertson, Professor Edwin and Takacs, Dr Adam |
Authors: | Robertson, E. M., and Takacs, A. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Psychology & Neuroscience |
Journal Name: | Trends in Cognitive Sciences |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
ISSN: | 1364-6613 |
ISSN (Online): | 1879-307X |
Published Online: | 28 March 2017 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2017 Elsevier |
First Published: | First published in Trends in Cognitive Sciences 21(5):310-312 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher |
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