Physical exertion may amplify cognitive declines in older adults

Physical exertion may amplify cognitive declines in older adults

The results showed that older adults were more distracted by irrelevant information thanyounger adults, leading to worse performance in the physical task. Older adults had difficulty maintaining focus on the memory task when they encountered distractions, while younger participants remained focused despite any additional stimuli. This suggests a decline in cognitive functioning with age, as … Read more