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Dr. Kao’s research focuses on understanding the influence of health behaviors associated with biobehavioral correlates of human cognition and brain health. He is particularly interested in the acute and chronic effects of physical activity on behavioral neuroelectric outcomes related to cognitive function in children and young adults. His research encompasses several key areas: 1) the associations between various aspects of physical fitness, including cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness, and higher-order cognition, such as executive function and memory; 2) the role of exercise parameters, including mode, intensity, and timing, on cognitive function; and 3) the development of multi-modal interventions that combine physical activity and mindfulness, implemented in integrated real-world settings like schools and workplaces to enhance attention, learning, work productivity, and overall brain health.
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