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F T Fellendorf1, N Kainzbauer1, M Platzer1
1Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapeutic Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Austria.
Journal of Affective Disorders
|June 28, 2017
Summary
Physical activity significantly benefits cognitive function in women with bipolar disorder (BD). Vigorous activity improved most cognitive domains in females, suggesting PA as a complementary therapy for BD.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychiatry
- Exercise Science
Background:
- Bipolar disorder (BD) is linked to significant comorbidities like obesity, inflammation, and cognitive deficits.
- Physical activity (PA) shows promise in managing somatic conditions and potentially improving cognition and inflammation in the general population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between physical activity levels and neurocognitive performance in individuals with bipolar disorder (BD) who are euthymic.
Main Methods:
- 120 euthymic individuals with BD completed the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ).
- Participants were categorized into low, moderate, or vigorous PA groups.
- Cognitive functions including verbal intelligence, attention, executive function, and memory were assessed.
Main Results:
- Females engaging in vigorous PA demonstrated significantly higher performance across most cognitive domains compared to those with moderate or low PA.
- Males showed a significant difference only in one attention test between moderate/vigorous and low activity groups.
Conclusions:
- Physical activity appears to have a notable impact on cognitive function in euthymic females with BD.
- PA may serve as an adjunctive therapy for BD, addressing both physical health and neurocognitive deficits.
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