Date of Award
6-2017
Document Type
Open Access
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Department
Neuroscience
First Advisor
Cay Anderson-Hanley
Language
English
Keywords
aging, cognition, function, healthy, aging, biomarkers
Abstract
The current pilot study of the interactive Physical and Cognitive Exercise System (iPACES™) examined the relationship between biomarkers and cognitive change over three months of neuroexergaming, wherein older adults pedaled and steered along a virtual bike path to complete a list of errands (Memory Lane™). Executive function and saliva were measured at baseline, mid (6-week), and three months. Results revealed moderate to large correlations between executive function and salivary biomarkers cortisol, BDNF, and IGF1. These findings suggest that neuroexergaming interventions such as iPACES™ may impact both cognitive and neurobiological pathways and perhaps could be an effective way to promote healthy aging in the increasing older adult population.
Recommended Citation
Stark, Jessica, "Biomarkers and Neuropsychological Change: A Pilot Study of Three Months of the interactive Physical and Cognitive Exercise System (iPACES™) for Older Adults" (2017). Honors Theses. 262.
https://digitalworks.union.edu/theses/262