Influence of Habitual Physical Activity on Cognitive Function of Healthy Young Adults After Passive Heat Exposure
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Abstract
Objective: Regular physical activity is positively associated with enhanced cognitive performance, whereas excessive heat stress may negatively impact cognitive function.The role of habitual physical activity on cognitive function under heat stress is unclear.Thus, we investigated the influence of physical activity status on the cognitive performance of healthy individuals after acute passive heat exposure.Methods: Our study involved non-randomised quasi-experimental controlled trials where 28 participants (active: n=13, 4 females, less-active: n=15, 5 females) underwent 45-min hot water immersion (HWI).Participants immersed their lower limbs in 42C water in a seated position for 15 min before they wore a disposable raincoat and continued immersion for 30 min.Estimated core temperature via non-invasive CORE sensor, heart rate, ratings of thermal sensation and thermal comfort were monitored.Pre-and post-immersion, the participants performed Stroop task and Iowa gambling task (IGT) to assess selective attention, executive function and decision-making.Results: After HWI, both active and less-active participants attained hyperthermia (38.5 0.4C and 38.3 0.4C, respectively; p = 0.247).During HWI, the heart rate profiles, and subjective ratings were comparable between groups regardless of training status.Both groups exhibited faster reaction times and preserved accuracies in the Stroop task post-HWI, with no performance differences between groups.Conversely, only the active group exhibited an improved net IGT score post-HWI (Pre: -10.3 30.1, Post: 10.9 27.4; p = 0.027), indicating better decision-making abilities. Conclusion:When exposed to the same thermal stress, active individuals displayed better decisionmaking with reduced risk-taking than less-active individuals with comparable physiological strain.
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| Meta-epidemiology (narrow) | 0.000 | 0.000 |
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| Science and technology studies | 0.000 | 0.000 |
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| Open science | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Research integrity | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Insufficient payload (model declined to judge) | 0.000 | 0.000 |
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