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188) Using 3 MRI-based measurements, that is, arterial spin labeling MRI, functional connectivity, and diffusion tensor imaging, we examined brain changes across 3 time points pre, mid, and post training (12 weeks) in a randomized sample (n = 37) who received cognitive training versus a control group.

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PMID:23985135 DOI:10.1093/cercor/bht234

2015 Cerebral cortex (New York, N.Y. : 1991)

* Neural mechanisms of brain plasticity with complex cognitive training in healthy seniors.

- Complex mental activity induces improvements in cognition, brain function, and structure in animals and young adults. It is not clear to what extent the aging brain is capable of such plasticity. This study expands previous evidence of generalized cognitive gains after mental training in healthy seniors. Using 3 MRI-based measurements, that is, arterial spin labeling MRI, functional connectivity, and diffusion tensor imaging, we examined brain changes across 3 time points pre, mid, and post training (12 weeks) in a randomized sample (n = 37) who received cognitive training versus a control group. We found significant training-related brain state changes at rest; specifically, 1) increases in global and regional cerebral blood flow (CBF), particularly in the default mode network and the central executive network, 2) greater connectivity in these same networks, and 3) increased white matter integrity in the left uncinate demonstrated by an increase in fractional anisotropy. Improvements in cognition were identified along with significant CBF correlates of the cognitive gains. We propose that cognitive training enhances resting-state neural activity and connectivity, increasing the blood supply to these regions via neurovascular coupling. These convergent results provide preliminary evidence that neural plasticity can be harnessed to mitigate brain losses with cognitive training in seniors.

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(2)38 connectivity	(19)4 outcome	(36)3 interactions	(53)2 differentiation
(3)29 and	(20)4 outcomes	(37)3 movement	(54)2 domains
(4)8 limitations	(21)4 relationships	(38)3 single	(55)2 endurance
(5)7 network	(22)4 unit	(39)3 status	(56)2 health
(6)7 recovery	(23)3 Assessment	(40)3 status,	(57)2 imaging
(7)7 role	(24)3 MRI	(41)3 studies	(58)2 impact
(8)6 changes	(25)3 Well-Being	(42)2 CD133	(59)2 integrity
(9)6 results	(26)3 activation	(43)2 HL	(60)2 losses
(10)5 alterations	(27)3 brain	(44)2 ability	(61)2 networks
(11)5 limitation	(28)3 consequences	(45)2 activity	(62)2 neuronal
(12)5 neuroimaging	(29)3 coupling	(46)2 analyses	(63)2 organization
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(14)5 theory	(31)3 deficits	(48)2 assays	(65)2 roles
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(16)4 connectivity,	(33)3 impairment	(50)2 characteristics	(67)2 specialization
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--- WordNet output for functional --- =>機能の, 関数の, 機能する, 機能上の, 実用的な, 機能的な Overview of adj functional The adj functional has 6 senses (first 2 from tagged texts) 1. (3) functional -- (designed for or capable of a particular function or use; "a style of writing in which every word is functional"; "functional architecture") 2. (1) functional -- (involving or affecting function rather than physiology; "functional deafness") 3. functional -- (relating to or based on function especially as opposed to structure; "the problem now is not a constitutional one; it is a functional one"; "delegates elected on a functional rather than a geographical basis") 4. functional, usable, useable, operable, operational -- (fit or ready for use or service; "the toaster was still functional even after being dropped"; "the lawnmower is a bit rusty but still usable"; "an operational aircraft"; "the dishwasher is now in working order") 5. functional -- (designed for or adapted to a function or use; "functional education selects knowledge that is concrete and usable rather than abstract and theoretical"; "functional architecture") 6. running, operative, functional, working -- ((of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing; "in running (or working) order"; "a functional set of brakes") --- WordNet end ---