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ArticleEuropean journal of applied physiology2023

Habitual exercise influences carotid artery strain and strain rate, but not cognitive function in healthy middle-aged females.

Amy K Campbell, Alexander J Beaumont, Lawrence Hayes, Peter Herbert, David Gardner, Louise Ritchie, Nicholas Sculthorpe

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Article in European journal of applied physiology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Amy K CampbellSchool of Science, Technology and Health, York St. John University, New York, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3711-3896
Alexander J BeaumontSchool of Science, Technology and Health, York St. John University, New York, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5773-6356
Lawrence HayesSport and Physical Activity Research Institute, University of the West of Scotland, Blantyre, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6654-0072
Peter HerbertSchool of Sport, Health and Outdoor Education, Trinity St. David, University of Wales, Carmarthen, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3439-3215
David GardnerSchool of Sport, Health and Outdoor Education, Trinity St. David, University of Wales, Carmarthen, UK.
Louise RitchieSport and Physical Activity Research Institute, University of the West of Scotland, Blantyre, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7603-9073
Nicholas SculthorpeSport and Physical Activity Research Institute, University of the West of Scotland, Blantyre, UK. Nicholas.sculthorpe@uws.ac.uk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8235-8580
University of the West of Scotland · GBUniversity of Wales Trinity Saint David · GBYork St John University · GB

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeAging females are at risk of declining vascular and cognitive function. Exercise can augment both factors independently; however, the influence of exercise on their interdependence is less clearly understood. Ultrasound speckle tracking is a sensitive novel measure of arterial aging but has not previously been used in middle-aged females. We aimed to elucidate the potential interactions between vascular and cognitive variables in active aging females.

methodsTwelve active (56 ± 5 years; [Formula: see text]: 34.5 ± 6.1 ml.kg.min

resultsPCS (P = 0.003) and PSR (P = 0.004), were higher in the active cohort. FMD was similar between groups (P > 0.05). Minimal differences in cognitive function existed between groups, although the inactive group performed better in one test of animal Verbal Fluency (P < 0.01). No associations were observed between PCS, PSR, or FMD with cognitive function (all P > 0.05).

conclusionThis is the first study to assess PCS and PSR in middle-aged females and demonstrates that active middle-aged females exhibit a superior carotid artery profile compared to their inactive counterparts. However, PCS and PSR of the carotid artery may not be linked with cognitive function in middle-aged females.

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Carotid ArteriesHand StrengthAnimalsBrachial ArteryCarotid Artery, CommonEndothelium, VascularExerciseFemaleUltrasonographyVasodilationAgingCarotid functionCognitive functionExerciseFlow-mediated dilationSpeckle tracking

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