Does the diurnal cycle of cortisol explain the relationship between physical performance and cognitive function in older adults?

Abstract Background Regular physical activity is a promising strategy to treat and prevent cognitive decline. The mechanisms that mediate these benefits are not fully clear but physical activity is thought to attenuate the harmful effects of chronic psychological stress and hypercortisolism on cogni...

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Main Authors: B. Dijckmans, J. Tortosa-Martínez, N. Caus, G. González-Caballero, B. Martínez-Pelegrin, C. Manchado-Lopez, J. M. Cortell-Tormo, I. Chulvi-Medrano, A. Clow
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2017-05-01
Series:European Review of Aging and Physical Activity
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s11556-017-0175-5