Physical activity, brain, and cognition

Exercise training increases size of hippocampus and improves memory

Erickson, K. I., Voss, M. W., Prakash, R. S., Basak, C., Szabo, A., Chaddock, L., Kim, J. S., Heo, S., Alves, H., White, S. M., et al. (2011) · Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · doi:10.1073/pnas.1015950108 · Cited by 4,855

Physical Activity and Public Health: Updated Recommendation for Adults from the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association

HASKELL, W. L., LEE, I.-M., PATE, R. R., POWELL, K. E., BLAIR, S. N., FRANKLIN, B. A., MACERA, C. A., HEATH, G. W., THOMPSON, P. D., & BAUMAN, A. (2007) · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · doi:10.1249/mss.0b013e3180616b27 · Cited by 4,616

Fitness Effects on the Cognitive Function of Older Adults: A Meta-Analytic Study

Colcombe, S., & Kramer, A. F. (2003) · Psychological Science · doi:10.1111/1467-9280.t01-1-01430 · Cited by 3,782

Be smart, exercise your heart: Exercise effects on brain and cognition

Hillman, C. H., Erickson, K. I., & Kramer, A. F. (2008) · Nature Reviews Neuroscience · doi:10.1038/nrn2298 · Cited by 3,563

Aerobic Exercise Training Increases Brain Volume in Aging Humans

Colcombe, S. J., Erickson, K. I., Scalf, P. E., Kim, J. S., Prakash, R., McAuley, E., Elavsky, S., Marquez, D. X., Hu, L., & Kramer, A. F. (2006) · The Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences · doi:10.1093/gerona/61.11.1166 · Cited by 2,134

Aerobic Exercise and Neurocognitive Performance: A Meta-Analytic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

Smith, P. J., Blumenthal, J. A., Hoffman, B. M., Cooper, H., Strauman, T. A., Welsh-Bohmer, K., Browndyke, J. N., & Sherwood, A. (2010) · Psychosomatic Medicine · doi:10.1097/psy.0b013e3181d14633 · Cited by 1,714

Cardiovascular fitness, cortical plasticity, and aging

Colcombe, S. J., Kramer, A. F., Erickson, K. I., Scalf, P., McAuley, E., Cohen, N. J., Webb, A., Jerome, G. J., Marquez, D. X., & Elavsky, S. (2004) · Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · doi:10.1073/pnas.0400266101 · Cited by 1,648

Effect of Physical Activity on Cognitive Function in Older Adults at Risk for Alzheimer Disease: A Randomized Trial

Lautenschlager, N. T., Cox, K. L., Flicker, L., Foster, J. K., van Bockxmeer, F. M., Xiao, J., Greenop, K. R., & Almeida, O. P. (2008) · JAMA · doi:10.1001/jama.300.9.1027 · Cited by 1,637

The relationship between physical activity and cognition in children: a meta-analysis

Sibley, B. A., & Etnier, J. L. (2003) · Pediatric Exercise Science · doi:10.1123/pes.15.3.243 · Cited by 1,308

Risk Factors for Alzheimer's Disease: A Prospective Analysis from the Canadian Study of Health and Aging

Lindsay, J. (2002) · American Journal of Epidemiology · doi:10.1093/aje/kwf074 · Cited by 1,261

Movement-based mind-body practices and cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults: Findings from the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) study

Bhattacharyya, K. K., Hueluer, G., Meng, H., & Hyer, K. (2021) · Complementary Therapies in Medicine · doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2021.102751 · Cited by 20

Protocol for the Exercise, Cancer and Cognition – The ECCO-Study: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Simultaneous Exercise During Neo-/Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer Patients and Its Effects on Neurocognition

Kiesl, D., Kuzdas‐Sallaberger, M., Fuchs, D., Brunner, S. M., Kommenda, R., Tischler, C., Hornich, H., Akbari, K., Kellermair, J., Blessberger, H., et al. (2022) · Frontiers in Neurology · doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.777808 · Cited by 19

The influence of physical exercise on achievement motivation among college students: the mediating roles of self-efficacy and life satisfaction

Cao, L., Yu, Q., Feng, X., Wang, L., & Lang, J. (2025) · Frontiers in Psychology · doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1529829 · Cited by 19

Interaction between BDNF Polymorphism and Physical Activity on Inhibitory Performance in the Elderly without Cognitive Impairment

Canivet, A., Albinet, C. T., Rodríguez-Ballesteros, M., Chicherio, C., Fagot, D., André, N., & Audiffren, M. F. (2017) · Frontiers in Human Neuroscience · doi:10.3389/fnhum.2017.00541 · Cited by 21

The Effects of Active and Passive Leisure on Cognition in Children: Evidence from Exogenous Variation in Weather

Laidley, T., & Conley, D. (2018) · Social Forces · doi:10.1093/sf/soy020 · Cited by 18

Factors for optimizing intervention programs for cognition in older adults: the value of exergames

Perrot, A., & Maillot, P. (2023) · npj Aging · doi:10.1038/s41514-023-00103-7 · Cited by 19

A Qualitative Study of Teachers’ Perceptions of Increased Recess Time on Teaching, Learning, and Behavior

Bauml, M., Patton, M. M., & Rhea, D. (2020) · Journal of Research in Childhood Education · doi:10.1080/02568543.2020.1718808 · Cited by 18

Impact of an exergame intervention on cognitive-motor functions and training experience in young team sports athletes: a non-randomized controlled trial

Martin‐Niedecken, A. L., Bucher, V., Adcock, M., de Bruin, E. D., & Schättin, A. (2023) · Frontiers in Sports and Active Living · doi:10.3389/fspor.2023.1170783 · Cited by 20

Complex Gait Is Related to Cognitive Functioning in Older People: A Cross-Sectional Study Providing an Innovative Test

Román, P. Á. L., Jiménez, M. M., Sánchez, J. S., González, P. C., del Castillo, R. M., Sánchez, J. Á. H., Ivanco, M. D. A. L., Jiménez, C. L., Morales, J. F. N., & MONTILLA, J. A. P. (2020) · Gerontology · doi:10.1159/000508245 · Cited by 17

Cardiovascular fitness and structural brain integrity: an update on current evidence

d’Arbeloff, T. C. (2020) · GeroScience · doi:10.1007/s11357-020-00244-7 · Cited by 17

Including Overweight and Obese Students in Physical Education: An Urgent Need and Effective Teaching Strategies

Li, H., Li, W., Zhao, Q., & Ming-da, L. (2017) · Journal of Physical Education Recreation & Dance · doi:10.1080/07303084.2017.1294513 · Cited by 19

Different underlying mechanisms for high and low arousal in probabilistic learning in humans

Ciria, L. F., Suárez‐Pinilla, M., Williams, A. G., Jagannathan, S. R., Sanabria, D., & Bekinschtein, T. A. (2021) · Cortex · doi:10.1016/j.cortex.2021.07.002 · Cited by 18

Effects of Forest Healing Anti-Aging Program on Psychological, Physiological, and Physical Health of Older People with Mild Cognitive Impairment

Baek, J., Jung, J., Shin, H., Kim, S., Sung, S.-Y., Park, S., Hahm, S., Cho, H.-Y., & Lee, M.-G. (2022) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph19084863 · Cited by 19

The Relationship Between Physical Exercise and Aggressive Behavior Among College Students: The Mediating Roles of Life Satisfaction, Meaning in Life, and Depression

Liu, F., Duan, H.-C., Hou, Y.-Q., Zhang, B.-H., Wu, J., & Guo, L.-Y. (2024) · Psychology Research and Behavior Management · doi:10.2147/prbm.s450326 · Cited by 16

Identifying exercise and cognitive intervention parameters to optimize executive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment and dementia: a systematic review and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials

Chen, W., Leuk, J. S.-P., Wu, Y., Huang, N., & Teo, W. (2024) · European Review of Aging and Physical Activity · doi:10.1186/s11556-024-00357-4 · Cited by 20

Children's Cortisol and Cell-Free DNA Trajectories in Relation to Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity in School: A Pilot Study

Mall, C., Schmidt, S., Neuberger, E. W. I., Kirsch, P., Simon, P. D., & Dettweiler, U. (2019) · Frontiers in Public Health · doi:10.3389/fpubh.2019.00026 · Cited by 17

体育锻炼促进认知功能的脑机制

Xia, H., Qingwen, D. I. N. G., Zhuang, Y., & Chen, A. (2018) · Advances in Psychological Science · doi:10.3724/sp.j.1042.2018.01857 · Cited by 15

Does aerobic fitness moderate age-related cognitive slowing? Evidence from the P3 and lateralized readiness potentials

Brush, C. J., Bocchine, A. J., Olson, R. L., Ude, A. A., Dhillon, S. K., & Alderman, B. L. (2020) · International Journal of Psychophysiology · doi:10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2020.05.007 · Cited by 15

Maintenance of Cardiorespiratory Fitness in People With Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Machado, N., Wingfield, M., Kramer, S. F., Olver, J., Williams, G. P., & Johnson, L. G. (2022) · Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2022.01.151 · Cited by 14

Do Mental Health Changes in Nature Co-occur with Changes in Heartrate Variability and Executive Functioning? A Systematic Review

LoTemplio, S. B., Bettmann, J. E., Scott, E. E., & Blumenthal, E. (2023) · Current Environmental Health Reports · doi:10.1007/s40572-023-00407-6 · Cited by 16

A Workshop on Cognitive Aging and Impairment in the 9/11-Exposed Population

Daniels, R. D., Clouston, S., Hall, C. B., Anderson, K. R., Bennett, D. A., Bromet, E. J., Calvert, G. M., Carreón, T., DeKosky, S. T., Diminich, E. D., et al. (2021) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph18020681 · Cited by 14

Correlational research on college students’ physical exercise behavior, academic engagement, and self-efficacy

Gao, W., Chen, J., Tu, Z., & Li, M. (2025) · Frontiers in Psychology · doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1428365 · Cited by 13

Scaffolding theory of maturation, cognition, motor performance, and motor skill acquisition: a revised and comprehensive framework for understanding motor–cognitive interactions across the lifespan

Klotzbier, T. J., & Schott, N. (2025) · Frontiers in Human Neuroscience · doi:10.3389/fnhum.2025.1631958 · Cited by 19

Move to Remember: The Role of Physical Activity and Exercise in Preserving and Enhancing Cognitive Function in Aging—A Narrative Review

Martín-Rodríguez, A., Dalamitros, A. A., Madrigal-Cerezo, R., Sánchez-Conde, P., Clemente‐Suárez, V. J., & Tornero-Aguilera, J. F. (2025) · Geriatrics · doi:10.3390/geriatrics10060143 · Cited by 16

Effects of Hatha yoga on cognitive functions in the elderly: a cross-sectional study

Baklouti, S., Aloui, A., Baklouti, H., Souissi, N., & Jarraya, M. (2022) · Libyan Journal of Medicine · doi:10.1080/19932820.2022.2080799 · Cited by 15

Actividad física y calidad de vida relacionada con la salud en una comunidad académica

Barbosa-Granados, S., & Aguirre-Loaiza, H. (2020) · Pensamiento Psicológico · doi:10.11144/javerianacali.ppsi18-2.afcv · Cited by 13

A single nucleotide mutation in the dual-oxidase 2 ( DUOX2 ) gene causes some of the panda's unique metabolic phenotypes

Rudolf, A. M., Wu, Q., Li, L., Wang, J., Huang, Y., Togo, J., Liechti, C., Li, M., Niu, C., Nie, Y., et al. (2021) · National Science Review · doi:10.1093/nsr/nwab125 · Cited by 13

Using Dance & Movement to Enhance Spatial Awareness Learning

Temple, B. A., Bentley, K., Pugalee, D., Blundell, N., & Pereyra, C. M. (2020) · Athens Journal of Education · doi:10.30958/aje.7-2-2 · Cited by 19

Motivating Self and Others

Ford, M. E., & Smith, P. R. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108869164 · Cited by 14

Effects of combat sports on functional network connectivity in adolescents

Li, W., Kong, X., Zhanng, Y., Luo, Y., & Ma, J. (2021) · Neuroradiology · doi:10.1007/s00234-021-02713-y · Cited by 11

Greater aerobic fitness is associated with more efficient inhibition of task-irrelevant information in preadolescent children

Kamijo, K., Takeda, Y., Takai, Y., & Haramura, M. (2015) · Biological Psychology · doi:10.1016/j.biopsycho.2015.07.007 · Cited by 12

Musical Experience Relates to Insula-Based Functional Connectivity in Older Adults

Ai, M., Loui, P., Morris, T. P., Chaddock‐Heyman, L., Hillman, C. H., McAuley, E., & Kramer, A. F. (2022) · Brain Sciences · doi:10.3390/brainsci12111577 · Cited by 13

Cognitive Functioning and Psychosocial Outcomes in Adults with Complex Congenital Heart Disease: A Cross-sectional Pilot Study

Verrall, C. E., Tran, D., Kasparian, N. A., Williams, T. A., Oxenham, V., Ayer, J. G., Celermajer, D. S., & Cordina, R. (2024) · Pediatric Cardiology · doi:10.1007/s00246-023-03376-7 · Cited by 11

Accelerometer-Measured Physical Activity and Neuroimaging-Driven Brain Age

Chen, H., Cao, Z., Zhang, J., Li, D., Wang, Y., & Xu, C. (2025) · Health Data Science · doi:10.34133/hds.0257 · Cited by 15

The indirect and direct pathways between physical fitness and academic achievement on commencement in post-compulsory education in a historical cohort of Danish school youth

Andersen, M. P., Starkopf, L., Sessa, M., Mortensen, R. N., Vardinghus‐Nielsen, H., Bøggild, H., Lange, T., & Torp-Pedersen, C. T. (2017) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-017-4712-y · Cited by 12

Hypoxia Worsens Affective Responses and Feeling of Fatigue During Prolonged Bed Rest

Stavrou, N. A. M., Debevec, T., Eiken, O., & Mekjavić, I. B. (2018) · Frontiers in Psychology · doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00362 · Cited by 11

Effects of exercise interventions on executive function in school-aged children with ADHD: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Liu, R., Wen, Z., Han, D., & Wang, J. (2025) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-025-24335-2 · Cited by 17

The Association With Physical Fitness and Academic Performance at America’s Military Medical School

Macky, D., Dong, T., Torre, D. M., Schreiber-Gregory, D. N., Singaraju, R., & Durning, S. J. (2020) · Military Medicine · doi:10.1093/milmed/usaa251 · Cited by 10

Relevance of the anterior cingulate cortex volume and personality in motivated physical activity behaviors

Miró‐Padilla, A., Adrián‐Ventura, J., Cherednichenko, A., Monzonís‐Carda, I., Beltran‐Valls, M. R., Moliner‐Urdiales, D., & Ávila, C. (2023) · Communications Biology · doi:10.1038/s42003-023-05423-8 · Cited by 11

Study of driving skill level discrimination based on human physiological signal characteristics

Wang, F., Xu, Q., Fu, R., & Sun, G. (2018) · RSC Advances · doi:10.1039/c8ra08523d · Cited by 10

Character Trouble

Doris, J. M. (2021) · doi:10.1093/oso/9780198719601.001.0001 · Cited by 10

Changes in Objectively Measured Physical Activity Are Associated With Perceived Physical and Mental Fatigability in Older Men

Qiao, Y., Moored, K., Boudreau, R. M., Roe, L. S., Cawthon, P. M., Stone, K. L., Cauley, J. A., & Glynn, N. W. (2022) · The Journals of Gerontology Series A · doi:10.1093/gerona/glac082 · Cited by 10

Prevention Neuroscience: A new frontier for preventive medicine

Hall, P. A. (2016) · Preventive Medicine · doi:10.1016/j.ypmed.2016.02.020 · Cited by 10

Supervision’s New Challenge: Facilitating a Multidimensional Curriculum

Gordon, S. P. (2018) · Journal of Educational Supervision · doi:10.31045/jes.1.2.2 · Cited by 10

Attention and executive function are predicted by anthropometric indicators, strength, motor performance and aerobic fitness in children aged 6 to 10 years

Mazzoccante, R. P., Corrêa, H. D. L., de Santana, F. S., Câmara, M. A., de Sousa, B. R. C., de Sousa, I. R. C., Ferreira, A. P., & de Melo, G. F. (2019) · Human Movement · doi:10.5114/hm.2020.88152 · Cited by 10

Alterations of triple network dynamic connectivity and repetitive behaviors after mini-basketball training program in children with autism spectrum disorder

Weike, Z., Cai, K., Xiong, X., Zhu, L., Sun, Z., Yang, S., Cheng, W. D., Mao, H., & Chen, A. (2025) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-025-87248-5 · Cited by 13

Actividad física y cognición: inseparables en el aula

Doherty, A., & Miravalles, A. F. I. (2020) · Journal of Neuroeducation · doi:10.1344/joned.v1i1.31665 · Cited by 27

Video Games for Positive Aging: Playfully Engaging Older Adults

Godfrey, S. B., & Barresi, G. (2022) · Studies in computational intelligence · doi:10.1007/978-981-16-8488-3_18 · Cited by 9

Pre-Service Teachers’ Perceptions of and Experiences with Classroom Physical Activity

Bigelow, H., & Fenesi, B. (2023) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph20021049 · Cited by 10

Investigating the impact of adventure education on children’s physical, cognitive and socio-emotional development: A mixed method systematic review

Ghani, R. B. A., Lau, W. C., Lu, N., Zhou, P., & Wang, J. J. (2025) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0327181 · Cited by 17

Individual Differences in the Effects of Physical Activity on Classroom Behaviour

Heemskerk, C. H. H. M., Šumatić, M., Strand, S., & Malmberg, L. (2022) · Frontiers in Education · doi:10.3389/feduc.2021.812801 · Cited by 8

The superior response speed of table tennis players is associated with proactive inhibitory control

Zhu, M., Pi, Y., Zhang, J., & Gu, N. (2022) · PeerJ · doi:10.7717/peerj.13493 · Cited by 12

Examining the relationship between aerobic fitness and cognitive control processes: an SFT and ERP study

Fu, H.-L., Kao, S.-C., Yang, C.-T., Moreau, D., & Wang, C.-H. (2023) · Behavioural Brain Research · doi:10.1016/j.bbr.2023.114591 · Cited by 8

Exploring the influence of a 4-week aerobic exercise intervention on cognitive control processes in young adults: An SFT and DDM study

Fu, H., & Yang, C.-T. (2024) · Progress in brain research · doi:10.1016/bs.pbr.2023.12.003 · Cited by 9

The Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Cognitive and Physical Skills in Basketball and Soccer Players

Shiraz, S., Salimei, C., Aracri, M., Lorenzo, C. D., Farsetti, P., Parisi, A., Iellamo, F., Caminiti, G., & Perrone, M. A. (2024) · Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology · doi:10.3390/jfmk9030112 · Cited by 8

Does Stimulating Physical Activity Affect School Performance?

Golsteyn, B., Jansen, M. W. J., van Kann, D., & Verhagen, A. M. C. (2019) · Journal of Policy Analysis and Management · doi:10.1002/pam.22156 · Cited by 8

Association of Cardiovascular Health and Cognition

Kulshreshtha, A., Saini, J., German, T., & Alonso, Á. (2019) · Current Epidemiology Reports · doi:10.1007/s40471-019-00210-8 · Cited by 8

The influence of sports practice and its prediction indicators on the performance of aerobic, motor, attention, cognitive flexibility and processing speed

Mazzoccante, R. P., Corrêa, H. D. L., Queiroz, J. L., de Sousa, B. R. C., de Sousa, I. R. C., Santos, M. A. B., Câmara, M. A., Ferreira, A. P., & de Melo, G. F. (2019) · Journal of Human Growth and Development · doi:10.7322/jhgd.v29.9534 · Cited by 8

Targeting self-control as a behavior change mechanism to increase physical activity: Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial

Stieger, M., Allemand, M., & Lachman, M. E. (2020) · Contemporary Clinical Trials · doi:10.1016/j.cct.2020.106236 · Cited by 7

Exercise, Decision-Making, and Cannabis-Related Outcomes among Adolescents

Pacheco‐Colón, I., Salamanca, M. J., Coxe, S. J., Hawes, S. W., & González, R. (2021) · Substance Use & Misuse · doi:10.1080/10826084.2021.1906279 · Cited by 10

Study on the correlation between physical activity level and quality of life 1 year after stroke

Sheng, S., Chen, L., Chen, Z., Zeng, J., Zheng, J., & Bei, Z. (2021) · Annals of Palliative Medicine · doi:10.21037/apm-21-962 · Cited by 7

Feasibility of Multicomponent Training for People with Moderate to Severe Dementia Living in a Long-Term Care Home: A Social Ethical Approach

Kruse, A., Cordes, T., Schulz, S., & Wollesen, B. (2021) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph18147631 · Cited by 8

The influence of age and age simulation on task-difficulty choices in motor tasks

Schaefer, S., Bill, D., Hoor, M., & Vieweg, J. (2022) · Aging Neuropsychology and Cognition · doi:10.1080/13825585.2022.2043232 · Cited by 9

Characterization of the angular gyrus in an older adult population: a multimodal multilevel approach

Jockwitz, C., Krämer, C., Stumme, J., Dellani, P. R., Moebus, S., Bittner, N., & Caspers, S. (2022) · Brain Structure and Function · doi:10.1007/s00429-022-02529-3 · Cited by 8

Multi- Semiotic systems in STEMS: Embodied Learning and Analogical Reasoning through a Grounded- Theory approach in theatrical performances.

Smyrnaiou, Z., GEORGAKOPOULOU, E., SOTIRIOU, M., & SOTIRIOU, S. (2017) · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · doi:10.5281/zenodo.2593119 · Cited by 8

Beta-band MEG signal power changes in older adults after physical exercise program with and without additional cognitive training

Kujala, J., Alexandrou, A. M., Lapinkero, H., Neely, A. S., Sipilä, S., & Parviainen, T. M. (2022) · Brain and Cognition · doi:10.1016/j.bandc.2022.105929 · Cited by 7

Maintaining Brain Health: The Impact of Physical Activity and Fitness on the Aging Brain—A UK Biobank Study

Hoogen, H., Vieira, B. H., & Langer, N. (2025) · European Journal of Neuroscience · doi:10.1111/ejn.70085 · Cited by 11

The Relationship between Physical Fitness and Cognitive Functions in Older People: A Systematic Review

Tinôco, M. A., Nascimento, M. D. M., Marques, A., Gouveia, É. R., Miguel, S., Santos, F., & Ihle, A. (2023) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su152316314 · Cited by 13

Healthy Lifestyle Related to Executive Functions in Chilean University Students: A Pilot Study

Navarrete, F. C., Arriagada-Hernández, C., Fuentes-Vilugrón, G., Jara-Tomckowiack, L., Levín-Catrilao, Á., Martín, P. D. V., Muñoz-Troncoso, F., & Delgado‐Floody, P. (2024) · Healthcare · doi:10.3390/healthcare12101022 · Cited by 11

Influence of Aerobic Fitness on White Matter Integrity and Inhibitory Control in Early Adulthood: A 9-Week Exercise Intervention

Zhu, H., Zhu, L., Xiong, X., Dong, X., Chen, D., Wang, J., Cai, K., Wang, W. J., & Chen, A. (2021) · Brain Sciences · doi:10.3390/brainsci11081080 · Cited by 8

Examining the Effects of Proprioceptive Training on Coincidence Anticipation Timing, Reaction Time and Hand-Eye Coordination

Ceylan, H. İ., & Saygın, Ö. (2015) · The Anthropologist · doi:10.1080/09720073.2015.11891747 · Cited by 7

Physical Activity Modulates the Effect of Cognitive Control on Episodic Memory

Shi, D., Geng, F., Hu, Y., & Xu, Q. (2020) · Frontiers in Psychology · doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00696 · Cited by 7

Self-determination in secondary school students and their relationship with emotional intelligence and support for autonomy

López, M. G., Mendoza-Castejón, D., López, D. F., & Manzano-Sánchez, D. (2025) · Frontiers in Psychology · doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1571559 · Cited by 15

Fundamental motor skill interventions significantly improve executive functions and social–emotional competence in preschoolers: a meta-analysis

Li, Y., Ler, H. Y., Zhang, D., & Su, L. (2026) · Frontiers in Psychology · doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1721589 · Cited by 8

Bioactive compounds and exercise in aging and neurodegeneration: mechanistic insights from the gut–brain–metabolic axis

Feng, Z.-T., Zhang, Y., & Xue, C.-X. (2026) · Frontiers in Nutrition · doi:10.3389/fnut.2026.1781176 · Cited by 6

Función cognitiva y composición corporal en mujeres adultas mayores

Perdomo, L. R., & Barón-Cuervo, J. S. (2019) · Cuerpo Cultura y Movimiento · doi:10.15332/2422474x/5351 · Cited by 6

Recreational Physical Activity in Urban India: Perceptions and a Pilot Intervention

Rathi, N., Bhandarkar, R., & Kulkarni, M. (2022) · Behaviour Change · doi:10.1017/bec.2022.9 · Cited by 6

The Differential Effects of Adiposity and Fitness on Functional Connectivity in Preadolescent Children

Logan, N. E., Westfall, D. R., Raine, L. B., Anteraper, S. A., Chaddock‐Heyman, L., Whitfield, S., Kramer, A. F., & Hillman, C. H. (2022) · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · doi:10.1249/mss.0000000000002964 · Cited by 6

Exercise as therapy for neurodevelopmental and cognitive dysfunction in people with a Fontan circulation: A narrative review

Verrall, C. E., Tran, D., Yang, J. Y., Lubans, D. R., Winlaw, D. S., Ayer, J. G., Celermajer, D. S., & Cordina, R. (2023) · Frontiers in Pediatrics · doi:10.3389/fped.2023.1111785 · Cited by 7

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

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