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Exploring the effects of IoT-enhanced exercise and cognitive training on executive function in middle-aged adults

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: IoT-based devices and wearable sensors are now common in daily life, with smartwatches, smartphones, and other digital tools tracking physical activity and health data. This lifelogging process provides valuable insights into people’s lives. This paper analyzes a publicly available lifelog dataset of 14 individuals to explore how exercise affects mood and, in turn, executive function. Results show that moderate physical activity significantly improves mood, reduces stress, and enhances cognitive functions like decision-making and focus. Improved mood not only boosts exercise performance but also strengthens executive function, suggesting exercise benefits both emotional and cognitive well-being. This opens the door for personalized exercise plans tailored to emotional states to optimize brain function.

Source: Alexandria Engineering Journal

DOI: 10.1016/j.aej.2025.01.011

Authors: Yu Peng, Guoqing Zhang, Huadong Pang

Institutions: Hunan Institute of Science and Technology, Georgia Institute of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Physical Activity and Health

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,900