Effects of acute exercise on cognitive function: A meta-review of 30 systematic reviews with meta-analyses.
Yu‐Kai Chang, Fei-Fei Ren, Ruei‐Hong Li, Jingyi Ai, Shih‐Chun Kao, Jennifer L. Etnier
Abstract
s > .05). Acute exercise facilitates cognitive function, with the size of the effect varying depending on the timing of assessment in relation to exercise. Notably, these benefits are evident across cognitive domains and occur regardless of participants' characteristics and exercise settings, supporting the adoption of acute exercise for improved cognitive function across the lifespan. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved).
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