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Effects of exercise interventions on cognitive functions in healthy populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Shane
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SUMMARY:
Exercise enhances all cognitive functions, showing notable benefits across age groups, with strength and endurance training both effective.
KEY FINDINGS:
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Meta-analysis reviewed 54 trials with 6277 participants on exercise and cognitive functions.
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Exercise improves global cognition, executive function, memory, attention, and processing.
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Benefits are strongest in older adults but evident in all age groups.
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Strength training has the highest effect size for brain functioning.
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Endurance training is also effective and superior in some cognitive areas.
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Cognitive improvements are present across diverse exercise types.
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Exercise impacts both physical and mental well-being.
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The meta-analysis includes a wide range of cognitive domains.
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Results are significant for healthy adults and children too.
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Regular exercise is essential for overall personal development.
CONCLUSION:
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Exercise benefits all cognitive functions across different age groups.
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Strength training shows the greatest overall improvement in brain function.
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Endurance training excels in specific cognitive subdomains.
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Both physical and mental health are enhanced by regular exercise.
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Comprehensive cognitive improvements highlight exercise's broad efficacy.
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