Effects of physical exercise on cognitive functioning and wellbeing: biological and psychological benefits

L Mandolesi, A Polverino, S Montuori, F Foti… - Frontiers in …, 2018 - frontiersin.org
Much evidence shows that physical exercise (PE) is a strong gene modulator that induces
structural and functional changes in the brain, determining enormous benefit on both …

[HTML][HTML] Physical exercise in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease

A De la Rosa, G Olaso-Gonzalez… - Journal of sport and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Dementia is one of the greatest global challenges for health and social care in the 21st
century. Alzheimer's disease (AD), the most common type of dementia, is by no means an …

Microglia and aging: the role of the TREM2–DAP12 and CX3CL1-CX3CR1 axes

C Mecca, I Giambanco, R Donato, C Arcuri - International journal of …, 2018 - mdpi.com
Depending on the species, microglial cells represent 5–20% of glial cells in the adult brain.
As the innate immune effector of the brain, microglia are involved in several functions …

Exercise-induced brain-derived neurotrophic factor expression: Therapeutic implications for Alzheimer's dementia

R Wang, RMD Holsinger - Ageing research reviews, 2018 - Elsevier
Emerging evidence indicates that moderate intensity aerobic exercise is positively
correlated with cognitive function and memory. However, the exact mechanisms underlying …

Exercise training improves memory performance in older adults: a narrative review of evidence and possible mechanisms

P Babaei, HB Azari - Frontiers in human neuroscience, 2022 - frontiersin.org
As human life expectancy increases, cognitive decline and memory impairment threaten
independence and quality of life. Therefore, finding prevention and treatment strategies for …

Overview of polyamines as nutrients for human healthy long life and effect of increased polyamine intake on DNA methylation

K Soda - Cells, 2022 - mdpi.com
Polyamines, spermidine and spermine, are synthesized in every living cell and are therefore
contained in foods, especially in those that are thought to contribute to health and longevity …

Impact of physical activity and exercise on the epigenome in skeletal muscle and effects on systemic metabolism

J Plaza-Diaz, D Izquierdo, Á Torres-Martos, AT Baig… - Biomedicines, 2022 - mdpi.com
Exercise and physical activity induces physiological responses in organisms, and
adaptations in skeletal muscle, which is beneficial for maintaining health and preventing …

Physical exercise promotes brain remodeling by regulating epigenetics, neuroplasticity and neurotrophins

J Liang, H Wang, Y Zeng, Y Qu, Q Liu… - Reviews in the …, 2021 - degruyter.com
Exercise has been shown to have beneficial effects on brain functions in humans and
animals. Exercise can improve memory and learning in age-related neurodegenerative …

Polyamine metabolism and gene methylation in conjunction with one-carbon metabolism

K Soda - International journal of molecular sciences, 2018 - mdpi.com
Recent investigations have revealed that changes in DNA methylation status play an
important role in aging-associated pathologies and lifespan. The methylation of DNA is …

Abnormal epigenetic regulation of immune system during aging

MG Jasiulionis - Frontiers in immunology, 2018 - frontiersin.org
Epigenetics refers to the study of mechanisms controlling the chromatin structure, which has
fundamental role in the regulation of gene expression and genome stability. Epigenetic …