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Effectiveness of exercise for improving cognition, memory and executive function: a systematic umbrella review and meta-meta-analysis.
British journal of sports medicine·June 3, 2025·PMID 40049759
Why it mattersCognitive decline and executive dysfunction are major concerns in performance and longevity medicine. This large-scale synthesis confirms that exercise—even light intensity—reliably enhances cognition, memory, and executive function across the lifespan, providing a low-risk, accessible intervention to support brain health and functional performance.
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