A compensatory role of physical activity in the association between sleep and cognition

Authors/Creators

Kelsey R. Sewell
Audrey M. Collins
Maddison L. Mellow
Ryan S. Falck
Belinda M. Brown, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow
Ashleigh E. Smith
Kirk I. Erickson

Abstract

We synthesize evidence investigating the hypothesis that greater engagement in physical activity (PA) may compensate for some of the negative cognitive consequences associated with poor sleep in older adults. Potential mechanistic pathways include glymphatic clearance, influences on depression, and other comorbidities. The evidence base is largely cross-sectional and observational, and further experimental studies are required.

Document Type

Journal Article

Date of Publication

10-1-2024

Volume

52

Issue

4

PubMed ID

39190610

School

Centre for Precision Health

Copyright

subscription content

Publisher

Wolters Kluwer

Comments

Sewell, K. R., Collins, A. M., Mellow, M. L., Falck, R. S., Brown, B. M., Smith, A. E., & Erickson, K. I. (2024). A compensatory role of physical activity in the association between sleep and cognition. Exercise and sport sciences reviews, 52(4), 145-151. https://doi.org/10.1249/JES.0000000000000345

Recommended Citation

Sewell, K. R., Collins, A. M., Mellow, M. L., Falck, R. S., Brown, B. M., Smith, A. E., & Erickson, K. I. (2024). A compensatory role of physical activity in the association between sleep and cognition. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1249/JES.0000000000000345