Connection found between fitness level, brain activity, and executive function

Friday, September 11, 2015 - 13:30 in Psychology & Sociology

Brain function associated with higher cardiorespiratory fitness plays a role in increased cognitive performance in older adults, according to a new study. Specifically, the scientists found that dual-task processing in a core executive function brain region is associated with higher cardiorespiratory fitness and dual-task performance.

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