Novel Strategies for Healthy Brain Aging

Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 2021 Apr 1;49(2):115-125. doi: 10.1249/JES.0000000000000242.

Abstract

One of the best strategies for healthy brain aging is regular aerobic exercise. Commonly studied "anti-aging" compounds may mimic some effects of exercise on the brain, but novel approaches that target energy-sensing pathways similar to exercise probably will be more effective in this context. We review evidence in support of this hypothesis by focusing on biological hallmarks of brain aging.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aging*
  • Brain*
  • Humans