While the elderly segment of the population continues growing in importance,
neurodegenerative diseases increase exponentially. Lifestyle factors such as nutrition …

β-Endorphins are peptides that exert a wide variety of effects throughout the body. Produced
through the cleavage pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC), β-endorphins are the primarily agonist …

During aging, sensorimotor, cognitive and physical performance decline, but can improve by
training and exercise indicating that age-related changes are treatable. Dancing is …

Several epidemiological studies have shown that exercise (EX) and physical activity (PA)
can prevent or delay the onset of different mental disorders, and have therapeutic benefits …

The objective of this study was to conduct a systematic review of studies that analyzed the
effect of physical exercise on the peripheral levels of BDNF in elderly individuals. METHOD …

Lactate acts as a 'buffer'between glycolysis and oxidative metabolism. In addition to being
exchanged as a fuel by the monocarboxylate transporters (MCTs) between cells and tissues …

BACKGROUND Increasing physical activity can improve cognition in healthy and cognitively
impaired adults; however, the benefits for cancer survivors are unknown. The current study …

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is defined as an intermediate state between normal
cognitive aging and dementia. It describes a status of the subjective impression of cognitive …

Objectives To examine the effects of cognitive stimulation (mahjong) and physical exercise
(tai chi [TC]) on cognitive performance in persons with dementia. Design Cluster …

Ageing, genetic, medical and lifestyle factors contribute to the risk of Alzheimer's disease
and other dementias. Around a third of dementia cases are attributable to modifiable risk …