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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
Check out the benefits of participating in health promotion research! . Our project, IGNITE, was recently featured in the @PittsburghPG Gazette!. . Interested in learning more?
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As of early June, Pitt+Me has reached approximately 250,000 potential research participants.
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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!
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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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RT @Daily_Experts: During National Youth Sports Week (July 19-25, 2021), we congratulate Dr. Kirk I Erickson of the University of Pittsburg….
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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
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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? 🪘🎶
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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.Function!. Register now: #jccpittsburgh #pgh #pghlocal.#pghfit #jccpgh #jccpghvirtual #urbanleagueofgreaterpittsburgh.#upmc #alleghenycounty
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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!! 💪🧠💥
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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:
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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
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This study sought to examine the relationship among the amount of stress, the perception that stress affects health, and health and mortality outcomes in a nationally-representative sample of U.S....
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Relationship between Dispositional Mindfulness, Psychological Health, and Diet Quality among Healthy Midlife Adults via @MDPIOpenAccess.
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Mindfulness, a practice of non-judgmental awareness of present experience, has been associated with reduced eating psychopathology and emotion-driven eating. However, it remains unclear whether...
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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
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PROSPERO CRD42020175016 .
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Looking for some light listening this weekend? Check out our audio/e-book! Health Neuroscience: How and Why Exercise Improves Cognitive: - via:@scientia_social.
scientia.global
We all know exercise is good for us. In addition to the renowned physical benefits, Professor Kirk Erickson in the Department of Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh is providing powerful...
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