Influence of adiposity on neuronal activity related to speed of cognitive processing and perceptual motor function
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 6
Abstract
Obesity is a global health hazard and has been linked to numerous cardiovascular, metabolic, respiratory complications. Recent literature has also documented that obesity has negative impact on the brain. The mechanism for this association is still debatable. So the present study was conducted to assess the association between cognitive function and body mass index as marker of adiposity. The Materials and Methods in The present study included 100 subjects, of which the study group included 50 adults who had Body Mass Index (BMI) more than 30 Kg/ m2, and 50 non obese adults were enrolled as controls. Choice reaction time was used to assess cognitive function. The results were expressed as mean, standard deviation and data was analyzed using unpaired t test. The results were the mean age of the subjects in the study group was 34.86 whereas in the control group it was 33.38. BMI was significantly higher in the study group as compared to control group (p < 0.0001). The results of our study indicated increase in choice reaction time in obese individuals as compared with the normal weight healthy group. In Conclusion the study concluded that there is inverse relationship between adiposity and neuronal activity related to cognitive function. Keywords: adiposity, cognitive function, choice reaction, neural response.
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Simran Grewal, Tegbir Singh Sekhon, Lily Walia, Ramandeep Singh Gambhir
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