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Can menopausal status moderate the effects of aerobic exercise on executive functions? evidence from a randomized controlled trial.
Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD·August 1, 2026·PMID 42541423
Why it mattersPost-menopausal women are at increased risk for cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease, yet evidence on whether exercise interventions differentially benefit this group is limited. These findings suggest that aerobic exercise may offer targeted cognitive protection during a critical hormonal transition, informing exercise prescriptions for brain health in midlife and older women.
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