A University of Pittsburgh research lab investigating how the brain changes with age using MRI, PET, neuropsychological assessments, genetics & exercise testing
Pittsburgh, PA
Joined August 2014
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Check out the benefits of participating in health promotion research!
Our project, IGNITE, was recently featured in the @PittsburghPG Gazette!
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Interested in learning more? pittplusme.org/studyarms/pub…
Increasing BMI is associated with lower resting-state functional connectivity between limbic and default mode regions among newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. Some of these connections are also related to self-reported anxiety! doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2022.8…
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Check out our recent meta-analysis in Nature’s Communications Medicine! Our results show for the first time that aerobic exercise is an accessible, non-pharmaceutical intervention to improve episodic memory in late adulthood.
#memory #exercise
DOI: doi.org/10.1038/s43856-022-0…
Check out our recent review in Hippocampus! Our review describes the current state of the physical activity and exercise literature as it pertains to the structure and function of the human hippocampus across multiple imaging modalities!
#hippocampus
DOI: 10.1002/hipo.23337
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During National Youth Sports Week (July 19-25, 2021), we congratulate Dr. Kirk I Erickson of the University of Pittsburgh -- Recognized as an Expertscape World Expert in Exercise.
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Check out our recent article in Obesity! Our results suggest that obesity in adolescence is associated with reductions in blood flow to specific regions of the brain #pediatric #braindevelopment #obesityjournal
DOI: 10.1002/oby.23186
REACT! has a new team member! Dante Mitchell, an accomplished and influential local percussionist, has studied West African culture for over 25 years. When you hear his rhythm, you just can't help but move! Want to learn more about REACT? tinyurl.com/pghreact 🪘🎶
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Meet our new Exercise Technician, Cristine Cafeo, MS. Prior to joining us, she designed and implemented health and wellness initiatives for faculty and staff here at UPitt! Cristine is passionate about making physical activity accessible and enjoyable for all individuals.
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Congratulations to Dr. Jamie Pevin, who formally accepted a Ph.D. in Clinical/Health Psychology this weekend! Jamie's research spans the Department of Psychiatry & Alzheimer's Disease Research Center to explore biological markers of decline among vulnerable populations!
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A big shout out to our REACT! Project Coordinator, @MihlotiMW!! This weekend, Mihloti formally accepted her Master of Public Health degree in Epidemiology. She graduated with honors in 2020, but due to the pandemic, was unable to experience the excitement of commencement.
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Check it out now!
Physical activity and sleep: An updated umbrella review of the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee report
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Don't forget to join us tomorrow at noon for a community discussion about Exercise and Brain
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Register now: bit.ly/2OCxE2b
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A BIG shout-out to our phenomenal PhD student,
@DrakeJermon who recently received a grant from the NIA to supplement his research aims! Congrats Jermon, you are a shining star! ✨💥💫
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One of our talented PhD students, Sarah, has taken a MAJOR step closer to her doctorate in Clinical & Biological Health Psychology. Congratulations @sarahlilllian for nailing your comprehensive exam. Next stop, Dissertation!! 💪🧠💥instagram.com/p/CMuuEMmHOpF/…
Join us on April 8th for a virtual Lunch & Learn Presentation! Dr. Erickson and Marsha Mullen from the JCC will be speaking with community members about exercise and brain function among older adults. Zoom link: bit.ly/2OCxE2b
Our research study, eBACH has particular ties to stress and health. Take a tip from modern science, don't sweat it!
Does the Perception that Stress Affects Health Matter? The Association with Health and Mortality ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/article…
Relationship between Dispositional Mindfulness, Psychological Health, and Diet Quality among Healthy Midlife Adults mdpi.com/882520 via @MDPIOpenAccess
Check-out what is new in the works at our lab!
Exercise interventions for older adults with Alzheimer's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3339…
Looking for some light listening this weekend? Check out our audio/e-book! Health Neuroscience: How and Why Exercise Improves Cognitive: scientia.global/professor-ki… - via:@scientia_social
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