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Sedentary behavior and lifespan brain health
Zou, Liye Herold, Fabian Cheval, Boris Wheeler, Michael Pindus, Dominika M. Erickson, Kirk I. Raichlen, David A. Alexander, Gene E. Müller, Notger G. Dunstan, David W.
Zou, Liye
Herold, Fabian
Cheval, Boris
Wheeler, Michael
Pindus, Dominika M.
Erickson, Kirk I.
Raichlen, David A.
Alexander, Gene E.
Müller, Notger G.
Dunstan, David W.
Abstract
Higher levels of physical activity are known to benefit aspects of brain health across the lifespan. However, the role of sedentary behavior (SB) is less well understood. In this review we summarize and discuss evidence on the role of SB on brain health (including cognitive performance, structural or functional brain measures, and dementia risk) for different age groups, critically compare assessment approaches to capture SB, and offer insights into emerging opportunities to assess SB via digital technologies. Across the lifespan, specific characteristics of SB (particularly whether they are cognitively active or cognitively passive) potentially act as moderators influencing the associations between SB and specific brain health outcomes. We outline challenges and opportunities for future research aiming to provide more robust empirical evidence on these observations.
Keywords
prolonged sitting, cognition, dementia, children, adolescents, aging
Date
2024
Type
Journal article
Journal
Trends in Cognitive Sciences
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Volume
28
Issue
4
Page Range
369-382
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ACU Department
Centre for Exercise and Nutrition
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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