Free-living physical activity and executive function: A multi-study analysis of age groups and times of day.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Executive Function (EF) is a potential mechanism linking physical activity (PA) and mental health. However, evidence regarding the association between free-living PA and EF is limited with mixed results. Across two studies, we examined associations between accelerometer-assessed moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) and facets of EF in different age groups (Study 1) and at different times of day (Study 2).

Method

In Study 1, we tested the association between MVPA and verbal fluency across seven days in 285 participants (children, adults, older adults). In Study 2, we tested between- and within-person associations between MVPA and working memory (afternoon, evening, next morning) across three 18-day bursts in 64 preadolescents.

Results

Study 1 showed no association

SUBMITTER: Eppinger-Ruiz de Zarate A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10714236 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature