Protective effects of physical activity on episodic memory during aging are explained by executive functioning

Abstract Aging is marked by a memory decline related to an executive function decline. Physical activity (PA) has beneficial effects on both executive functions and memory, especially in aging. The protective effects of PA on these two cognitive abilities have always been studied separately, despite...

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Main Authors: Ilona Moutoussamy, Laurence Taconnat, Lucie Angel, Kristell Pothier, Lucette Toussaint, Séverine Fay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:European Review of Aging and Physical Activity
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s11556-024-00341-y