Physical Activity, Cognition, and Brain Outcomes: A Review of the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines

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Kirk I. Erickson · University of Pittsburgh

Charles H. Hillman · Northeastern University

Chelsea M. Stillman · University of Pittsburgh

Rachel Ballard · Office of the Director

Bonny Bloodgood · ICF International (United States)

David E. Conroy · Pennsylvania State University

Richard F. Macko

Abstract

There is moderate-to-strong support that PA benefits cognitive functioning during early and late periods of the life span and in certain populations characterized by cognitive deficits.

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Physical Activity and Health Cardiac Health and Mental Health Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research

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Published in: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

Volume 51, Issue 6, pp. 1242-1251

DOI: 10.1249/mss.0000000000001936

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Physical Activity, Cognition, and Brain Outcomes: A Review of the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines

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