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High perceived energy: exploring distinct patterns of energetic and cognitive functioning in older adults

  • By

  • Orsola Marra

  • Diego Primavera

  • Giulia Cossu

  • Alessandra Perra

  • Michela Atzeni

  • Elisa Pintus

  • Massimo Tusconi

  • Gianluca Castelnuovo

  • Maria Veronica Brasesco

  • Gustavo Mausel

  • Mauro Giovanni Carta

  • July 15, 2026

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    The study compares cognitive performance and well-being in older adults based on self-reported levels of perceived energy.

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    Participants with higher perceived energy showed significantly lower scores in language and attention/orientation compared to those with lower energy.

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    Individuals with higher perceived energy reported fewer depressive symptoms and better social and behavioral rhythm regulation.

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    Higher perceived energy was associated with a higher quality of life, despite subtle domain-specific cognitive performance variations.

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    The findings suggest that high perceived energy in older adults does not correlate with global cognitive impairment but indicates a heterogeneous profile.

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High perceived energy: exploring distinct patterns of energetic and cognitive functioning in older adults

  • by Orsola Marra, Diego Primavera, Giulia Cossu, Alessandra Perra, Michela Atzeni, Elisa Pintus, Massimo Tusconi, Gianluca Castelnuovo, Maria Veronica Brasesco, Gustavo Mausel, Mauro Giovanni Carta

  • July 15, 2026

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