Applying novel EMBRACE technological solutions to measure and optimize brain response to exercise
Background Extensive evidence supports the notion that physical activity (PA) promotes healthy aging and contributes to the prevention of brain damage and dementia. However, there are relevant differences in individual response to exercise that could mediate the extent of the PA‐induced benefits. He...
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| Published in: | Alzheimer's & dementia Vol. 18; no. S11 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , , , , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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01-12-2022
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| Summary: | Background
Extensive evidence supports the notion that physical activity (PA) promotes healthy aging and contributes to the prevention of brain damage and dementia. However, there are relevant differences in individual response to exercise that could mediate the extent of the PA‐induced benefits. Here, we propose the application of the novel technology that is currently being developed by the EMBRACE project researchers to the characterization of the individual physiological response to exercise in older adults.
Method
EMBRACE is an intersectoral and international consortium that brings together experts in biomedical engineering, material science, signal processing, neuroscience and social psychology from 3 academic and 3 industrial partners across 3 EU countries to develop: 1) a new mobile and wireless dry electrode EEG system suitable for monitoring brain activity during full body movements; 2) novel body network sensors and a multimodal alignment system for simultaneously recording of neural, physiological and kinematic signals from two interacting subjects; 3) novel analytical solutions for motion artefact removal and multi‐level analysis of multimodal data; and 4) a new research dyadic paradigm to exploit the technological advances.
Result
The novel technological solutions that are being currently developed by the EMBRACE consortium will enable the study of joint action at the neural, cognitive, behavioral and social levels while the participant engages in PA (individually or in social interaction), wearing a comfortable and long‐lasting acquisition system.
Conclusion
A detailed characterization of the individual response to exercise will help in the optimization of exercise routines with the aim to elicit the desired physiological response to enhance brain health and prevent dementia. |
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| ISSN: | 1552-5260 1552-5279 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/alz.069057 |