The Claim
In adults with chronic stroke, 12 weeks of computerized cognitive training alone has no significant effect on plasma levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), C-reactive protein (CRP), or interleukin-6 (IL-6).
What the research says
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Twelve weeks of computerized cognitive training does not change the blood levels of BDNF, CRP, or IL-6 in adults with chronic stroke.
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In adults with chronic stroke, 12 weeks of computerized cognitive training alone does not significantly alter plasma levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), C-reactive protein (CRP), or interleukin-6 (IL-6), suggesting these biomarkers are not responsive to cognitive rehabilitation in this population.
Doing computer-based brain exercises alone does not trigger changes in the stress hormone system or the body's inflammation signals, so levels of brain repair molecules and inflammation markers stay the same.
What the research says
1 studyThe study gave stroke survivors only computer-based brain exercises for 12 weeks and found that their brain repair and inflammation blood levels didn’t change. So, just doing cognitive training alone doesn’t seem to affect these biological markers.
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