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Infographic: Systematic review found that physical activity may improve cognitive functioning in people who had childhood cancer

Last month we summarised the systematic review by Bernal et al 2023. The review concluded that physical activity may improve cognitive functioning in people who had childhood cancer.

Some findings are included in this infographic.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bernal JDK, Recchia F, Yu DJ, et al. Physical activity and exercise for cancer-related cognitive impairment among individuals affected by childhood cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet Child Adolesc Health. 2023;7(1):47-58. doi:10.1016/S2352-4642(22)00286-3

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