Dissertation: Physische und kognitive Leistungsdeterminanten für Senioren

Physische und kognitive Leistungsdeterminanten für Senioren

Untersuchung physiologischer und kognitiv-mentaler Leistungsdeterminanten

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Schriften zur Sportwissenschaft, volume 150

Hamburg , 318 pages

ISBN 978-3-339-10982-8 (print) |ISBN 978-3-339-10983-5 (eBook)

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In consideration of the demographic change, there is an absolute increase in neurodegenerative diseases within the population. So far, drug therapies are missing to sustainably prevent or even cure diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. Studies already showed a positive influence of a healthy lifestyle on cognitive performance. For this reason, the early detection of cognitive dysfunctions is an important prerequisite for promoting the setting of these non-drug-related measures. This can at least delay the progression of dementia or reduce its severity.

In this work, the author deals with two potential indicators: ultra-slow brain current (direct current or DC potential) and heart rate variability (HRV). The DC potential is an indicator of the functional state of the central nervous system. Therefore, it is associated with diseases of the central nervous system. The HRV describes the temporal fluctuations of the heart rate. It reflects the functional state of the autonomic nervous system. In addition, their decline correlates positively with diseases of the cardiovascular system. There is clear evidence that it is also related to cognitive functioning.

In the present study, for the first time both physiological measures were correlated with the cognitive performance. 207 subjects aged 60 to 85 years participated in this study. This book provides sound theoretical insights into the relationships between physiological and cognitive functions. The current state of research of the subject is presented comprehensively and straightforward. The discussion of the results provides detailed insights and sets the course for further investigations in this promising field of research.

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