Executive functioning

Biomarker1 paper1 finding

  • Humans1

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Light physical activity

upin humans1

1 study
  1. Light physical activity predicts executive functioning in humans (βs=.05-.13, ps<.02).

    “which in turn predicted 9-year changes in episodic memory and executive functioning (βs=.05-.13, ps<.02).”

    Humans9-yearn = 2,456

    WHEN AND HOW PERCEIVED CONTROL BUFFERS AGAINST COGNITIVE DECLINES: A MODERATED MEDIATION ANALYSIS · GSA 2024 abstract · 31 Dec 2024

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