高齢者における前頭前野の体積と認知・運動能力の関連性

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With the rising number of elderly population, ways to maintain their cognitive and physical　wellbeing is urgently needed. Many studies have suggested that a combination of cognitive and physical activities is robust to prevent symptoms like dementia, which can drastically influence their daily life. In this study, we investigated the effect of a multimodal exercise intervention on the volume of prefrontal cortex regions, as well as cognitive and mobility performances in Japanese seniors. Using brain imaging software, volumetric segmentation was performed on the MRI images of each participant.