Effectiveness of exercise for improving cognition, memory and executive function: a systematic umbrella review and meta-meta-analysis.
Ben Singh, Hunter Bennett, Aaron Miatke, Dorothea Dumuid, Rachel Curtis, Ty Ferguson, Jacinta Brinsley, Kimberley Szeto, Jasmine M Petersen, Claire Gough, Emily Eglitis, Catherine Em Simpson, Christina L Ekegren, Ashleigh E Smith, Kirk I Erickson
June 2025Synopsis of Social media discussions
Several discussions highlight the article's findings, such as references to how exercise can boost cognition and memory across diverse populations. Contributors use phrases like 'strong evidence' and 'essential recommendation,' showcasing their optimism and excitement about the implications of the study. The positive tone and supportive vocabulary collectively reinforce the notion that exercise is a valuable component of cognitive health.
Agreement
Strong agreementThe majority of discussions express strong support for the findings, emphasizing the benefits of exercise on cognitive function.
Interest
High level of interestThere's a high level of curiosity, as many contributors share insights about the article's significance in improving cognitive health.
Engagement
Moderate level of engagementWhile responses tend to be informative, they are moderately engaged, lacking deeper analyses of the research methods or implications.
Impact
High level of impactMany contributors believe the research could lead to significant changes in how exercise is perceived regarding cognitive health.
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Timothy Caulfield
#Move!
Effectiveness of exercise for improving cognition, memory and executive function: bjsm.bmj.com/content/earl...
"...strong evidence that exercise, even light intensity, benefits general cognition, memory and executive function across all populations..."
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若林秀隆 (Hidetaka Wakabayashi)
Effectiveness of exercise for improving cognition, memory and executive function: a systematic umbrella review and meta-meta-analysis.
運動はすべての集団で認知、記憶、遂行機能を改善するアンブレラレビュー。運動による認知面のリハ栄養の強固なエビデンスです。
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Matt Jones
Effectiveness of exercise for improving cognition, memory and executive function: a systematic umbrella review and meta-meta-analysis
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若林秀隆 (Hidetaka Wakabayashi)
Effectiveness of exercise for improving cognition, memory and executive function: a systematic umbrella review and meta-meta-analysis
軽い強度の運動でも認知、記憶、遂行機能を改善するアンブレラレビューとメタメタ解析。運動は心理面だけでなく認知面も改善します
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理学療法士_海津陽一 Ph.D.
@copellist (Twitter)■ Ref info: Singh et al. "Effectiveness of exercise for improving cognition, memory and executive function: a systematic umbrella review and meta-meta-analysis." British Journal of Sports Medicine (2025). ■ Ref link: https://t.co/dMhL3jdTF2 ■ note link: https://t.co/6DxH8dmQZU
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Rei Ono
@Kobe_ROno (Twitter)RT @HideWakabayashi: Effectiveness of exercise for improving cognition, memory and executive function: a systematic umbrella review and met…
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若林秀隆 (Hidetaka Wakabayashi)
@HideWakabayashi (Twitter)Effectiveness of exercise for improving cognition, memory and executive function: a systematic umbrella review and meta-meta-analysis 軽い強度の運動でも認知、記憶、遂行機能を改善するアンブレラレビューとメタメタ解析。運動は心理面だけでなく認知面も改善します https://t.co/58qrh2ORWS
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Traci (Good Boy Paris
@butterfly7rose (Twitter)RT @CaulfieldTim: #Move! Effectiveness of exercise for improving cognition, memory and executive function: https://t.co/HEKfiGpzqH "...…
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Timothy Caulfield
@caulfieldtim.bsky.social (Bluesky)#Move! Effectiveness of exercise for improving cognition, memory and executive function: bjsm.bmj.com/content/earl... "...strong evidence that exercise, even light intensity, benefits general cognition, memory and executive function across all populations..."
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Timothy Caulfield
@CaulfieldTim (Twitter)#Move! Effectiveness of exercise for improving cognition, memory and executive function: https://t.co/HEKfiGpzqH "...strong evidence that exercise, even light intensity, benefits general cognition, memory and executive function across all populations..."
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Workout School
@school_workout (Twitter)“These findings provide strong evidence that exercise, even light intensity, benefits general cognition, memory and executive function across all populations, reinforcing exercise as an essential, inclusive recommendation for optimising cognitive health.” https://t.co/PZJKwsvVB5
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@thonioand (Twitter)Effectiveness of exercise for improving cognition, memory and executive function: a systematic umbrella review and … https://t.co/G0YWnnexn7
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@copellist (Twitter)■ Ref info: Singh et al. "Effectiveness of exercise for improving cognition, memory and executive function: a systematic umbrella review and meta-meta-analysis." British Journal of Sports Medicine (2025). ■ Ref link: https://t.co/dMhL3jdTF2 ■ note link: https://t.co/Arm1B7ZztA
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François Guité
@francoisguite.bsky.social (Bluesky)Review of Thousands of Studies Confirms Best Way to Keep Memory Sharp | Science Alert www.sciencealert.com/review-of-th... Effectiveness of exercise for improving cognition, memory and executive function: a systematic umbrella review and meta-meta-analysis bjsm.bmj.com/content/earl... #openaccess
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@latitude77.bsky.social (Bluesky)Effectiveness of exercise for improving cognition, memory and executive function: a systematic umbrella review and meta-meta-analysis #cognition #exercise #memory #physicalactivity
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Chris Linnell
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Alex Knapp
@thealexknapp.bsky.social (Bluesky)Big meta analysis finds that exercise--even at light intensity--boosts cognition and memory. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40049759/
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Jose Chavez Martinez
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若林秀隆 (Hidetaka Wakabayashi)
@HideWakabayashi (Twitter)Effectiveness of exercise for improving cognition, memory and executive function: a systematic umbrella review and meta-meta-analysis. 運動はすべての集団で認知、記憶、遂行機能を改善するアンブレラレビュー。運動による認知面のリハ栄養の強固なエビデンスです。 https://t.co/58qrh2ORWS
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Andy Rowell
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Paul Whiteley
@PaulWhiteleyPhD (Twitter)Effectiveness of exercise for improving cognition, memory and executive function: a systematic umbrella review and meta-meta-analysis https://t.co/fdxMeYHgG8 N=133 systematic reviews (so quite a few). Exercise for all (particularly those with developmental disorders like ADHD)
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Abstract Synopsis
- The objective was to evaluate systematic reviews of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on how exercise impacts cognition, memory, and executive function across various age groups.
- The analysis included 133 systematic reviews comprising 2,724 RCTs with over 258,000 participants, highlighting significant improvements in general cognition (SMD=0.42), memory (SMD=0.26), and executive function (SMD=0.24) from exercise, especially in children and those with ADHD.
- The results indicate that both low- to moderate-intensity exercises and short interventions (1-3 months), including exergames, showed the most substantial positive effects, underscoring that exercise is beneficial for cognitive health across all ages.
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