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Lifestyle Modulators of Neuroplasticity: How Physical Activity, Mental Engagement, and Diet Promote Cognitive Health during Aging.
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133 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 313 citations in OpenAlex.
- Biochemical, Molecular and Behavioral Changes Induced by High-fat and High-sugar Diets: A Systematic Review of Non-clinical Studies.Molecular neurobiology · 2026Pooled it
- Magnitude and predictors of mild cognitive impairment among older populations in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Translational psychiatry · 2025Pooled it
- The effects of olive oil consumption on cognitive performance: a systematic review.Frontiers in nutrition · 2023Pooled it
- The prevalence of mild cognitive impairment in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Acta diabetologica · 2021Pooled it
- The Role of Engagement in Teleneurorehabilitation: A Systematic Review.Frontiers in neurology · 2020Pooled it
- Determinants of cognitive performance and decline in 20 diverse ethno-regional groups: A COSMIC collaboration cohort study.PLoS medicine · 2019Pooled it
- Physical Activity and BrainAGE: Exploring the Impact on Brain Health and Plasticity in Older Adults.Human brain mapping · 2025Trial
- Using the THINC-integrated tool to compare the characteristics of cognitive dysfunction in patients with unipolar and bipolar depression.World journal of psychiatry · 2025Trial
- Changes in cardiovascular health and white matter integrity with aerobic exercise, cognitive and combined training in physically inactive healthy late-middle-aged adults: the "Projecte Moviment" randomized controlled trial.European journal of applied physiology · 2024Trial
- Effects of Blueberry Consumption on Cardiovascular Health in Healthy Adults: A Cross-Over Randomised Controlled Trial.Nutrients · 2022Trial
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- Physical fitness and physical activity association with cognitive function and quality of life: baseline cross-sectional analysis of the PREDIMED-Plus trial.Scientific reports · 2020Trial
- Effects of exergame training combined with omega-3 fatty acids on the elderly brain: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial.BMC geriatrics · 2019Trial
- The effect of the Mediterranean diet combined with physical activity on cognitive function in older adults: a scoping review.Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2026Article
- Exercise-Mediated Modulation of the NLRP3 Inflammasome in Aging and Neurodegenerative Diseases: Mechanisms, Microglial Crosstalk, and Translational Perspectives.Molecular neurobiology · 2026Review
- An Evidence-Based Cognitive Stimulation and Physical Activity Intervention to Delay Aging-Related Decline: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
- Positive change in lifestyle behaviors improve cognitive health in older adults: a 10-year cohort study.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2026Article
- Baseline FDG-PET Brain hypometabolism as a predictive biomarker of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease risk.The journal of nutrition, health & aging · 2026Article
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- Associations between Diet Quality and Global Cognitive Ability across the Life Course: Longitudinal Analysis of the 1946 British Birth Cohort.Current developments in nutrition · 2026Article
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Abstract
The number of the elderly across the globe will approximate 2.1 billion by 2050. Juxtaposed against this burgeoning segment of the population is evidence that nonpathological aging is associated with an increased risk for cognitive decline in a variety of domains, changes that can cause mild disability even before the onset of dementia. Given that pharmacological treatments that mitigate dementia are still outstanding, alternative therapeutic options are being investigated increasingly. The results from translational studies have shown that modifiable lifestyle factors-including physical activity, cognitive engagement, and diet-are a key strategy for maintaining brain health during aging. Indeed, a multiplicity of studies has demonstrated relationships between lifestyle factors, brain structure and function, and cognitive function in aging adults. For example, physical activity and diet modulate common neuroplasticity substrates (neurotrophic signaling, neurogenesis, inflammation, stress response, and antioxidant defense) in the brain whereas cognitive engagement enhances brain and cognitive reserve. The aims of this review are to evaluate the relationship between modifiable lifestyle factors, neuroplasticity, and optimal brain health during aging; to identify putative mechanisms that contribute positive brain aging; and to highlight future directions for scientists and clinicians. Undoubtedly, the translation of cutting-edge knowledge derived from the field of cognitive neuroscience will advance our understanding and enhance clinical treatment interventions as we endeavor to promote brain health during aging.
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