Aerobic exercise improves executive functions in females, but not males, without the BDNF Val66Met polymorphism

ConclusionsThese results suggest that future randomized controlled trials should take into consideration BDNF genotype and biological sex to better understand the beneficial effects of AT on cognitive function in vascular cognitive impairment to maximize the beneficial effects of exercise and help establish exercise as medicine for cognitive health.
Source: Biology of Sex Differences - Category: Biology Source Type: research