Publications by authors named "Eva Geerts"
Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the core cause of dementia in elderly populations. One of the main hallmarks of AD is extracellular amyloid beta (Aβ) accumulation (APP-pathology) associated with glial-mediated neuroinflammation. Whole-Body Vibration (WBV) is a passive form of exercise, but its effects on AD pathology are still unknown.
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- Aging causes declines in physical and cognitive functions, but physical exercise (PE) can help mitigate these effects; whole body vibration (WBV) serves as an alternative, providing similar benefits without active engagement.
- In a study with aged Wistar rats, a 5-week WBV intervention revealed improvements in anxiety levels, spatial memory, grip strength, and motor coordination compared to controls that underwent pseudo-vibration.
- Results suggest that WBV may effectively address age-related emotional, cognitive, and motor decline similarly to traditional exercise, with no significant differences observed between male and female rats.