A significant body of work has investigated the effects of acute exercise, defined as a single
bout of physical activity, on mood and cognitive functions in humans. Several excellent …

In 2008, Stodden and colleagues took a unique developmental approach toward addressing
the potential role of motor competence in promoting positive or negative trajectories of …

An emerging body of evidence has begun to document the beneficial after effects of single
bouts—or doses—of physical activity for cognition. This article highlights a selection of …

Meditation is an ancient practice that cultivates a calm yet focused mind; however, little is
known about how short, practical meditation practices affect cognitive functioning in …

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopmental
disorder in children and is associated with significant risk of educational failure …

There is a substantial body of literature related to the effects of a single session of exercise
on cognitive performance. The premise underlying this research is that physiological …

Definitive conclusions concerning the impact of exercise interventions on children's mental
functioning are difficult to ascertain because of procedural differences among studies. A …

High-intensity exercise has recently emerged as a potent alternative to aerobic regimens,
with ramifications for health and brain function. As part of this trend, single sessions of …

An emerging body of multidisciplinary literature has documented the beneficial influence of
physical activity engendered through aerobic exercise on selective aspects of brain function …

The effect of an acute bout of moderate treadmill walking on behavioral and neuroelectric
indexes of the cognitive control of attention and applied aspects of cognition involved in …