Studies supporting the notion that physical activity and exercise can help alleviate the
negative impact of age on the body and the mind abound. This literature review provides an …

The human brain adapts to changing demands by altering its functional and structural
properties (“neuroplasticity”) which results in learning and acquiring skills. Convergent …

Physical activity (PA) is known to maintain and improve neurocognitive health. However,
there is still a poor understanding of the mechanisms by which PA exerts its effects on the …

Background Frailty is an age-related condition that implies a vulnerability status affecting
quality of life and independence of the elderly. Physical fitness is closely related to frailty, as …

The benefits of regular exercise, physical fitness and sports participation on cardiovascular
and brain health are undeniable. Physical activity reduces the risk for cardiovascular …

A consensus conference convened by the Society of Sarcopenia, Cachexia and Wasting
Disorders has concluded that “Sarcopenia, ie, reduced muscle mass, with limited mobility” …

Research suggests that regular aerobic exercise has the potential to improve executive
functioning, even in healthy populations. The purpose of this review is to elucidate which …

Physical activity has been shown to improve cognitive functioning. Research has largely
focused on cognitive facilitation by cardiovascular exercise in older adults. Only few studies …

In this article, I present a framework for understanding the impact of aging-related declines in
cognitive resources on functioning. I make the assumption that aging is associated with an …

Maintaining a healthy brain is a critical factor for the quality of life of elderly individuals and
the preservation of their independence. Challenging aging brains through cognitive training …