Exercise and Focus

Effects of Physical Exercise and Cognitive Function

• Light and moderate exercises improve cognitive function across the adult lifespan

• Numerous studies show that acute aerobic exercise, defined as a single bout of exercise, relates to improved cognitive functions, especially prefrontal cortex dependent cognition

• High-intensity exercise improves the speed of information processing

• In older adults, there has been a relationship between exercise and the prevention of cognitive decline and reduced risk of developing dementia

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• Physical Activity overall, increases blood flow and cerbrovascular health leading to enhancments in cognitive-functioning overtime 

• Enhanced cognitive- functioning leads to improvments in memory, information processing, and focus