Research Progress of Tai Chi's Influence on Brain Structure and Function of the Elderly Based on Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology
- VernacularTitle:基于磁共振成像技术探讨太极拳影响老年人大脑结构和功能的研究进展
- Author:
An WU
1
;
Boran ZHANG
;
Xiaotong WANG
;
Chang HUANG
;
Boyi HU
;
Yunpeng YANG
;
Tingchao WU
;
Feng ZHANG
Author Information
- Keywords: Tai Chi; Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI); Older adults; Cognitive control; Research progress
- From: World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;25(12):3961-3968
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
- Abstract: Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI)technology can directly show the changes of brain network and explain the central mechanism of Tai Chi remodeling of brain structure and function.In this paper,we collected the domestic and foreign research on the influence of Tai Chi movement on the brain network by using MRI technology,and combed it from the perspective of brain structure and function changes.The results revealed that Tai Chi may promote memory function,cognitive flexibility,inhibitory control,and working memory capacity by remodeling the structure and function of the medial temporal lobe and prefrontal cortex in older adults,which may be a potential central mechanism for Tai Chi to improve memory and cognitive control in the elderly.However,there are some problems in the current research,such as small sample size,insufficient long-term follow-up,and difficult evaluation of exercise intensity.It is necessary to carry out large-sample and long-term detailed research to further verify the current research results.
