Diet and Exercise in Cognitive Function and Neurological Diseases

Diet and Exercise in Cognitive Function and Neurological Diseases

Editor(s): Tahira Farooqui, Akhlaq A. Farooqui

Published Online: 6 FEB 2015 09:40PM EST

Print ISBN: 9781118840559

Online ISBN: 9781118840634

DOI: 10.1002/9781118840634

About this Book

Diet and exercise have long been recognized as important components of a healthy lifestyle, as they have a great impact on improving cardiovascular and cerebrovascular functions, lowering the risk of metabolic disorders, and contributing to healthy aging. As a greater proportion of the world's population is living longer, there has been increased interest in understanding the role  of nutrition and exercise  in long-term neurological health and cognitive function.

Diet and Exercise in Cognitive Function and Neurological Diseases  discusses the role and impact that nutrition and activity have on cognitive function and neurological health. The book is divided into two sections. The first section focuses on diet and its impact on neurobiological processes. Chapters focus on the impacts of specific diets, such as the Mediterranean,  ketogenic and vegan diets,  as well as the role of specific nutrients, fats, fatty acids, and calorie restriction  on neurological health and cognitive function. The second section of the book focuses on exercise, and its role in maintaining cognitive function, reducing neuroinflammatory responses, regulating adult neurogenesis, and healthy brain aging. Other chapters look at the impact of exercise  in the management of specific neurological disorders such Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's Disease.

Table of contents

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    2. Chapter 7

      Homocysteine Levels in Neurological Disorders (pages 73–81)

      Ahmed A. Moustafa, Doaa H. Hewedi, Abeer M. Eissa, Dorota Frydecka and Błażej Misiak

    3. Chapter 8

      Table Salt and Dementia (pages 83–91)

      Surender R. Neravetla and Shantanu R. Neravetla

    4. Chapter 13

      Hormesis and Cognitive Function (pages 133–142)

      Alistair V.W. Nunn, Geoffrey W. Guy and Jimmy D. Bell

    5. Chapter 26

      Exercise-Induced Protection Against Aging and Neurodegenerative Diseases (pages 309–321)

      Inês Marques-Aleixo, Estela Santos-Alves, Paula I. Moreira, Paulo J. Oliveira, José Magalhães and António Ascensão

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