Exercise is an effective, affordable and enjoyable way to maintain physical and cognitive health

In the Memory Lab, we study the effects of exercise on neuroplasticity and memory. We are also interested in studying interactions between exercise, brain plasticity, memory and sleep and how exercise can optimize the consolidation of memory. Our clinical training programs allow patients to participate in research and to join free, high quality supervised personalized training sessions to improve their quality of life.

OUR RESEARCH ON EXERCISE

Time-dependent effects of exercise on memory

This project investigates the effects of exercise on neuroplasticity and moderating factors influencing its effects…

The protective effects of exercise on memory

This project uses non-invasive brain stimulation to determine if exercise protects memories during consolidation…

Sleep, exercise and memory

This project investigates interactions between exercise-induced changes in brain plasticity, memory and sleep architecture…

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FUNDING SUPPORT

NON-INVASIVE BRAIN STIMULATION

We use transcranial magnetic stimulation to measure the excitability and modulate the activity of different regions of the brain that are involved in various aspects of cognition.

NEURONAVIGATION

We use neuronavigation to visualize the brain in vivo and improve the accuracy and repeatability of our brain stimulation and neuroimaging protocols.

NEUROIMAGING

We use electroencephalography to assess changes in the activity of different areas of the brain at rest, during sleep and during different motor and cognitive tasks.

CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS

We use exercise tests to assess the physiological response to exercise of our patients and participants. During these tests we measure cardiac activity, blood pressure, oxygen consumption, and biomarkers.

MOTOR BEHAVIOR

We use different motor learning paradigms, including serial reaction time, visuomotor-tracking and ballistic tasks involving both upper and lower limb, to study the capacity to learn and retain motor skills.

BLOOD BIOMARKERS

We measure the concentration of proteins such as Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), which are related to brain plasticity processes required for motor recovery.

GENOTYPING

We use genotyping to explore how specific genes determine the recovery after brain injury or the response to different rehabilitation strategies such as cardiovascular exercise.