Physical exercise as an epigenetic modulator of brain plasticity and cognition

J Fernandes, RM Arida, F Gomez-Pinilla - Neuroscience & Biobehavioral …, 2017 - Elsevier
A large amount of evidence has demonstrated the power of exercise to support cognitive
function, the effects of which can last for considerable time. An emerging line of scientific …

Aging, lifestyle and dementia

D Wahl, SM Solon-Biet, VC Cogger, L Fontana… - Neurobiology of …, 2019 - Elsevier
Aging is the greatest risk factor for most diseases including cancer, cardiovascular disorders,
and neurodegenerative disease. There is emerging evidence that interventions that improve …

Alzheimer's disease-associated (hydroxy) methylomic changes in the brain and blood

R Lardenoije, JAY Roubroeks, E Pishva, M Leber… - Clinical …, 2019 - Springer
Abstract Background Late-onset Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a complex multifactorial
affliction, the pathogenesis of which is thought to involve gene-environment interactions that …

Environmental enrichment preserves a young DNA methylation landscape in the aged mouse hippocampus

S Zocher, RW Overall, M Lesche, A Dahl… - Nature …, 2021 - nature.com
The decline of brain function during aging is associated with epigenetic changes, including
DNA methylation. Lifestyle interventions can improve brain function during aging, but their …

Environmental enrichment improves cognitive deficits, AD hallmarks and epigenetic alterations presented in 5xFAD mouse model

C Griñán-Ferré, V Izquierdo, E Otero… - Frontiers in Cellular …, 2018 - frontiersin.org
Cumulative evidence shows that modifications in lifestyle factors constitute an effective
strategy to modulate molecular events related to neurodegenerative diseases, confirming …

DNA methylation as a mediator of genetic and environmental influences on Parkinson's disease susceptibility: Impacts of alpha-Synuclein, physical activity, and …

SL Schaffner, MS Kobor - Frontiers in genetics, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder with a complex etiology and
increasing prevalence worldwide. As PD is influenced by a combination of genetic and …

Epigenetics applied to psychiatry: clinical opportunities and future challenges

L Kular, S Kular - Psychiatry and clinical neurosciences, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Psychiatric disorders are clinically heterogeneous and debilitating chronic diseases
resulting from a complex interplay between gene variants and environmental factors …

Environmental enrichment and the aging brain: is it time for standardization?

M Balietti, F Conti - Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 2022 - Elsevier
Aging entails a progressive decline of cognitive abilities. However, since the brain is
endowed with considerable plasticity, adequate stimulation can delay or partially …

Environmental enrichment modified epigenetic mechanisms in SAMP8 mouse hippocampus by reducing oxidative stress and inflammaging and achieving …

C Griñan-Ferré, D Puigoriol-Illamola… - Frontiers in Aging …, 2016 - frontiersin.org
With the increase in life expectancy, aging and age-related cognitive impairments are
becoming one of the most important issues for human health. At the same time, it has been …

Peripheral DNA methylation, cognitive decline and brain aging: pilot findings from the Whitehall II imaging study

L Chouliaras, E Pishva, R Haapakoski, E Zsoldos… - …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Aim: The present study investigated the link between peripheral DNA methylation (DNAm),
cognitive impairment and brain aging. Methods: We tested the association between blood …