Brain resting state functional connectivity changes with aerobic exercise, and mindfulness: A narrative review.
Sports Medicine and Health Science July 1, 2026 David Wing, Bart Roelands, Abraham Z. Snyder et al.
Neuroimaging studies show that the functional connectivity of the brain changes with age. Resting state functional connectivity (rsFC) in the brain appears to decrease with aging in key networks associated with higher order thinking and effective emotional regulation. Interventions that potentially preserversFC in the brain include 1) physical activity and 2) contemplative practice commonly...