2026-06-11 産業技術総合研究所
＜関連情報＞
- https://www.aist.go.jp/aist_j/press_release/pr2026/pr20260611/pr20260611.html
- https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jmri.70329
若年成人および高齢者における急性有酸素運動と課題反復が実行機能の神経相関に及ぼす影響：クロスオーバーfMRI研究 Effects of Acute Aerobic Exercise and Task Repetition on the Neural Correlates of Executive Function in Young and Older Adults: A Crossover fMRI Study
Ryota Asahara, Marina Fukuie, Daisuke Hoshi, Junyeon Won, Rong Zhang, Jun Sugawara, Takashi Tarumi
Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Published: 10 June 2026
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/jmri.70329
Plain Language Summary
This study examined how a single bout of 30-min moderate-intensity walking affects brain activity during a cognitive task in young and older adults. Participants completed brain MRI scans while performing a task that required switching between rules, before and after walking or sitting. The results showed that walking helped maintain brain activity in regions involved in task switching, although task performance did not improve. Repeating the task reduced brain activity and improved performance, especially in older adults. These findings suggest that acute aerobic exercise may support brain function, highlighting the importance of considering both age and repetition effects in studies.
