Research by Lecturer Ochi and Colleagues Published in Mental Health and Physical Activity
Research by Lecturer Genta Ochi, Lecturer Ohno of Niigata University of Health and Welfare’s Department of Radiological Technology, Assistant Professor Kuwamizu of the University of Tsukuba’s Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, and colleagues has been published in Mental Health and Physical Activity!
The study found that VR exercise improved mood and executive function, and that greater improvements in mood were associated with greater benefits to executive function. These findings suggest that VR may provide a useful exercise environment for enhancing mood and brain function.
Title: Exercising with virtual reality is potentially better for the working memory and positive mood than cycling alone
Authors: *§Genta Ochi¹˒⁵, *大野健², 桑水隆多³, Koya Yamashiro¹˒⁵, Tomomi Fujimoto¹˒⁵, 五十嵐小雪¹˒⁵, 児玉直樹², 大西秀明⁴, 佐藤大輔¹˒⁵
1) Faculty of Health Sciences, Niigata University of Health and Welfare; 2) Faculty of Medical Technology, Niigata University of Health and Welfare; 3) Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba; 4) Faculty of Rehabilitation, Niigata University of Health and Welfare; 5) Institute for Human Movement and Medical Sciences, Niigata University of Health and Welfare. *First author; §Corresponding author.
Journal: Mental Health and Physical Activity