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June 2025 PMID 40049759

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

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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.

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The majority of discussions express strong support for the findings, emphasizing the benefits of exercise on cognitive function.

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There's a high level of curiosity, as many contributors share insights about the article's significance in improving cognitive health.

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While responses tend to be informative, they are moderately engaged, lacking deeper analyses of the research methods or implications.

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Many contributors believe the research could lead to significant changes in how exercise is perceived regarding cognitive health.

Abstract in brief

  • 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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Timothy Caulfield
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#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)
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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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Effectiveness of exercise for improving cognition, memory and executive function: a systematic umbrella review and meta-meta-analysis https://t.co/WQLgVw0AgJ

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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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Timothy Caulfield
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#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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NEW major review of effectiveness of exercise for improving cognition, memory and executive function

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お茶柱／心理学のべレスク
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【UR】ホントに運動は頭にいいのか？ 合計2,724RCTをまとめる 運動は年齢や健康状態に関係なく認知機能を上げる 特に未成年者で顕著 主に記憶力・実行機能・思考力が改善 1〜3か月が効果最大 低から中強度でも十分 https://t.co/FvixwsxRkx

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■ 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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若林秀隆 (Hidetaka Wakabayashi)
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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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RT @CaulfieldTim: #Move! Effectiveness of exercise for improving cognition, memory and executive function: https://t.co/HEKfiGpzqH "...…

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Timothy Caulfield
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#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 · X

#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..."

May 29, 2025 · 10 likes · 1 share · 88,216 followers View post →
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“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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理学療法士_海津陽一 Ph.D.
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■ 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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Big meta analysis finds that exercise--even at light intensity--boosts cognition and memory. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40049759/

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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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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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