Acute Exercise, Psychological Stress Induction, and Episodic Memory

Paul D Loprinzi; Lauren Koehler; Emily Frith; Pamela Ponce; Dylan Delancey; Chelsea Joyner; Nicole M Ashpole; Liye Zou; Hong Li

doi:10.5993/AJHB.43.6.1

Acute Exercise, Psychological Stress Induction, and Episodic Memory

Am J Health Behav. 2019 Nov 1;43(6):1016-1029. doi: 10.5993/AJHB.43.6.1.

Authors

Paul D Loprinzi¹, Lauren Koehler², Emily Frith³, Pamela Ponce⁴, Dylan Delancey⁵, Chelsea Joyner⁶, Nicole M Ashpole⁷, Liye Zou⁸, Hong Li⁹

Affiliations

¹ Paul D. Loprinzi, University of Mississippi, Exercise & Memory Laboratory, Department of Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management, University of Mississippi, Shenzhen, China;, Email: pdloprin@olemiss.edu.
² Lauren Koehler, University of Mississippi, Exercise & Memory Laboratory, Department of Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management, University of Mississippi, Shenzhen, China.
³ Emily Frith, University of Mississippi, Exercise & Memory Laboratory, Department of Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management, University of Mississippi, Shenzhen, China.
⁴ Pamela Ponce, University of Mississippi, Exercise & Memory Laboratory, Department of Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management, University of Mississippi, Shenzhen, China.
⁵ Dylan Delancey, University of Mississippi, Exercise & Memory Laboratory, Department of Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management, University of Mississippi, Shenzhen, China.
⁶ Chelsea Joyner, University of Mississippi, Exercise & Memory Laboratory, Department of Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management, University of Mississippi, Shenzhen, China.
⁷ MS. Nicole Ashpole, University of Mississippi, Department of BioMolecular Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, Shenzhen, China.
⁸ Liye Zou, Shenzhen University, College of Psychology and Sociology, Shenzhen, China.
⁹ Hong Li, Shenzhen University, College of Psychology and Sociology, Research Centre of Brain Function and Psychological Science, Shenzhen Institute of Neuroscience, Shenzhen, China;, Email: lihongszu@szu.edu.cn.

PMID: 31662162
DOI: 10.5993/AJHB.43.6.1

Abstract

Objective: In this study, we evaluated whether exercise prior to memory encoding or during memory consolidation can influence episodic memory function after being exposed to a stressful environment. Methods: We conducted 3 between-group randomized controlled experiments among young adults. We assessed episodic memory (via logic memory task) at the beginning of the experiment and approximately 45 minutes later. Across the 3 experiments, we varied the temporal period (eg, before memory encoding or during consolidation) of the acute bout of exercise (15-minute moderate-intensity exercise) and psychological stress induction. Results: Across all 3 experiments there was a statistically significant main effect for time for memory function, but there were no time x group interaction effects. Conclusion: Memory declined across the 2 assessment periods, but for all 3 experiments, exercise was not associated with memory function after being exposed to a stressful stimulus.

Publication types

Randomized Controlled Trial
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Adult
Exercise / psychology*
Female
Humans
Male
Memory, Episodic*
Young Adult