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References from Associations between objectively measured physical activity intensities and executive function in preschool children: a cross-sectional study. Local targets link to admitted publications; unresolved targets remain external evidence.
Why improving and assessing executive functions early in life is critical
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Executive functions
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How attention factors into executive function in preschool children
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Effects of physical activity on executive function and its subdomains in children aged 5–6
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Effects of physical activity on executive function and motor performance in children with ADHD
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Effect of cognitively engaging physical activity on executive functions in children
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Effects of cognitively engaging physical activity interventions on executive function in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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