An Exercise Intervention May Counteract the Degradation of Nerve Conduction from Age-Related Disuse.

JoCarol E Shields, Claire M Smith, Shawn M Reese, Marcel L Dos Santos, Maria Parodi, Jason M DeFreitas

Neural Health Research Laboratory, Falk College, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY.Neural Health Research Laboratory, Falk College, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY. · pubmed

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Abstract

The purpose was two-fold: first, to determine the effects of resistance training on nerve conduction velocity (NCV), and second, to determine if changes in NCV are dependent on age. We hypothesized that training would result in faster nerve conduction in both young and older adults, albeit to a lesser extent in older adults.

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Research summary

Resistance training can improve nerve conduction velocity in both young and older adults, with age-related differences in response. The study addresses the impact of exercise on nerve function, which is a critical aspect of aging and longevity, as it explores potential interventions to mitigate age-related decline in physiological functions.

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