Prefrontal Cortex Activity Predicts Mental Fatigue in Young and Elderly Men During a 2 h “Go/NoGo” Task

Prefrontal Cortex Activity Predicts Mental Fatigue in Young and Elderly Men During a 2 h “Go/NoGo” Task

Background: Although the effects of mental fatigue on cognitive–motor function and psychological state in young adults are well-documented, its effects in the elderly are not completely understood. The aim of this study was to estimate the effect of prolonged cognitive load on the indicators of psyc...

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Main Authors: Asta Terentjeviene, Edita Maciuleviciene, Kazys Vadopalas, Dalia Mickeviciene, Diana Karanauskiene, Dovile Valanciene, Rima Solianik, Arunas Emeljanovas, Sigitas Kamandulis, Albertas Skurvydas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Neuroscience
Subjects:
aging
motor fatigue
mental fatigue
prefrontal cortex
executive function
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fnins.2018.00620/full

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