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Groove music-integrated Tai Chi (GOTC) improved emotional regulation and cognitive functions in older adults by enhancing neuromuscular coordination and prefrontal brain connectivity. This suggests a dual-pathway mechanism for better cognitive-emotional integration.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Gerontology
  • Cognitive Psychology

Background:

  • Cognitive-emotional integration declines with age, impacting daily functioning.
  • Tai Chi interventions show promise for improving cognitive and emotional health in older adults.
  • The specific mechanisms by which music-enhanced Tai Chi influences these processes remain underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the dual-pathway mechanisms of cognitive-emotional integration in older adults.
  • To compare the effects of groove music-integrated Tai Chi (GOTC) versus conventional music-based Tai Chi (COTC) and a control group (CON).
  • To assess the modulation of cognitive and emotional processes by GOTC using neurophysiological measures.

Main Methods:

  • A 12-week randomized controlled trial involving 75 older adults (60-75 years) assigned to GOTC, COTC, or CON groups.
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  • Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to measure prefrontal cortex connectivity.
  • Surface electromyography (sEMG) and neuromuscular coherence (COH) analysis for neuromuscular dynamics and brain-muscle synchronization (β and γ bands).
  • Behavioral assessments including BRIEF and Stroop test for cognitive-emotional function.

    • Main Results:

    • GOTC significantly improved emotional regulation for low-intensity stimuli compared to COTC and CON.
    • GOTC demonstrated superior cognitive enhancements, including improved working memory, planning, and reduced Stroop interference.
    • Neurophysiological data revealed enhanced β- and γ-band neuromuscular coherence in GOTC, alongside strengthened mPFC-lPFC functional connectivity, which correlated with motor task performance.

    Conclusions:

    • Groove music integration in Tai Chi enhances neuromuscular coordination and prefrontal cortex connectivity, supporting a dual-pathway mechanism for improved cognitive-emotional integration in older adults.
    • These findings contribute to embodied cognition theory by linking rhythmic-motor entrainment to neurofunctional plasticity in aging.
    • GOTC represents a promising intervention for promoting healthy cognitive and emotional aging.