Role of physical activity and exercise in white matter hyperintensities
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4165.2024.07.008
- VernacularTitle:体力活动和锻炼在脑白质高信号中的作用
- Author:
Nan LI
1
;
Daojing LI
;
Aimei ZHANG
Author Information
1. 济宁医学院临床医学院，济宁 272029
- Keywords:
Motor activity;
Exercise;
Resistance training;
Cerebral small vessel diseases;
White matter;
Cognition disorders
- From:
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases
2024;32(7):527-531
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
White matter hyperintensities (WMHs) were once thought to be a normal aging phenomenon. However, the available evidences suggest that WMHs are an indicator of poor brain and cardiovascular health, indicating an increased risk of ischemic stroke, cognitive impairment, depression, and death. This article reviews the effects and mechanisms of physical activity and exercise on WMHs, so as to provide a basis for better prevention of WMHs.
