Purpose This study examines the impact of 26-week exercise intervention facilitated by IoT devices on cognitive function,hippocampal volume,and health indicators in a real-world setting based on the Transtheoretical M...Purpose This study examines the impact of 26-week exercise intervention facilitated by IoT devices on cognitive function,hippocampal volume,and health indicators in a real-world setting based on the Transtheoretical Model.Methods Middle-aged participants(n=121,mean age=49.8±7.62 years)were randomly assigned to BrainUp(n=61)or Sham(n=60)application groups.Both groups engaged in voluntary aerobic exercise over a period of 26 weeks using an IoT device.The BrainUp application was designed to deliver personalized exercise routines aimed at enhancing participants’cognitive function and hippocampal volume based on their individual level.Results Linear mixed models revealed that both groups exhibited improvements in cognitive function and health indicators at post-intervention compared to pre-intervention,but no significant changes in hippocampal volume in either group over time.Path analysis and structural equation modeling indicated that motivation for exercise at 26 weeks played a key role in improving cognitive function and blood glucose,and alleviating depression.Conclusions Integrating physical activity with IoT devices in real-world settings shows promise for enhancing brain health and preventing hippocampal volume loss due to aging.Motivation might play a crucial role in maximizing the health benefits of physical activity,especially during the transition from the Action to Maintenance stages of behavioral changes to an active lifestyle.展开更多
基金a grant from Technology-based Startups of New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization.
文摘Purpose This study examines the impact of 26-week exercise intervention facilitated by IoT devices on cognitive function,hippocampal volume,and health indicators in a real-world setting based on the Transtheoretical Model.Methods Middle-aged participants(n=121,mean age=49.8±7.62 years)were randomly assigned to BrainUp(n=61)or Sham(n=60)application groups.Both groups engaged in voluntary aerobic exercise over a period of 26 weeks using an IoT device.The BrainUp application was designed to deliver personalized exercise routines aimed at enhancing participants’cognitive function and hippocampal volume based on their individual level.Results Linear mixed models revealed that both groups exhibited improvements in cognitive function and health indicators at post-intervention compared to pre-intervention,but no significant changes in hippocampal volume in either group over time.Path analysis and structural equation modeling indicated that motivation for exercise at 26 weeks played a key role in improving cognitive function and blood glucose,and alleviating depression.Conclusions Integrating physical activity with IoT devices in real-world settings shows promise for enhancing brain health and preventing hippocampal volume loss due to aging.Motivation might play a crucial role in maximizing the health benefits of physical activity,especially during the transition from the Action to Maintenance stages of behavioral changes to an active lifestyle.
