Author(s): Gu Y; Hsu CL; Boa Sorte Silva NC; Tam RC; Alkeridy WA; Lam K; Liu-Ambrose T;

Background: Subcortical ischemic vascular cognitive impairment (SIVCI) is characterized by white matter hyperintensities (WMH) that contribute to executive dysfunction and increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. Cognitive reserve (CR) is the brain's ability to maintain cognitive performance despite pathology. Resting-state functional connectivity ( ...

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Author(s): Dimri V; Davis JC; Boa Sorte Silva NC; Balbim GM; Eng JJ; Liu-Ambrose T;

Background: Common consequences of a stroke include impaired motor and cognitive function, with both being linked to increased falls and frailty. Intra-individual variability (IIV) of cognitive performance, which refers to the within-person trial-to-trial variation in reaction time during cognitive tasks, may be a useful predictor for falls in older adult ...

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Author(s): Balbim GM; Boa Sorte Silva NC; Falck RS; Kramer AF; Voss MW; Liu-Ambrose T;

Introduction: The 24-hour activity cycle (24-HAC) includes physical activity (PA), sedentary behavior (SB), and sleep. The 24-HAC composition and brain health relationship in adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) remains underexplored. We examined associations between 24-HAC composition and gray matter (GM) volume. Methods: Cross-sectional study in ...

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Author(s): Boa Sorte Silva NC; Balbim GM; Stein RG; Gu Y; Tam RC; Dao E; Alkeridy W; Lam K; Kramer AF; Liu-Ambrose T;

Introduction: Physical activity is associated with greater myelin content in older individuals with cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD), a condition marked by demyelination. However, potential mechanisms underlying this relationship remain understudied. Methods: We assessed cross-sectionally wh ...

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Author(s): Petrella RJ; Gill DP; Boa Sorte Silva NC; Riggin B; Blunt WM; Kfrerer M; Majoni M; Marsh J; Irwin JD; Stranges S; Zwarenstein M; Zou G;

Background: Obesity disproportionately impacts men's health yet fewer men engage in preventive healthcare. We examined the effectiveness of Hockey Fans in Training (Hockey FIT), a gender-sensitised lifestyle intervention that engages men with overweight/obesity through their passion as fans o ...

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