Aerobic Exercise Boosts Executive Function in Postmenopausal Women, Study Shows

Women who notice increased forgetfulness and reduced concentration after menopause may benefit from consistent aerobic exercise, according to recent research. The study highlighted improvements in "executive function"—the ability to plan tasks, switch between activities, and suppress distractions—rather than memory alone. Researchers from a U.S. university examined 93 healthy women aged 20‑67 to assess how aerobic exercise influences cognitive performance depending on menopausal status.