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The interplay of sleep architecture and exercise in executive function of middle-aged and older adults

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  • WenHui Zheng

  • LiYing Huang

  • Mian Wu

  • YuHe Chen

  • May 21, 2026

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    Sleep disturbances and physical inactivity are major modifiable risk factors for executive function decline in older adults.

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    Regular physical activity improves cognitive outcomes by enhancing neural plasticity and optimizing cerebral network connectivity.

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    Slow-wave sleep (SWS) and sleep spindles play critical roles in memory consolidation and cognitive function in aging populations.

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    Aging leads to reduced SWS duration and sleep spindle density, which correlate with declines in working memory and cognitive flexibility.

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    The review emphasizes the need for integrated understanding of sleep and exercise interactions to inform cognitive interventions for older adults.

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The interplay of sleep architecture and exercise in executive function of middle-aged and older adults

  • by WenHui Zheng, LiYing Huang, Mian Wu, YuHe Chen

  • May 21, 2026

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