ReviewJournal of health psychology2026
Physical activity and the aging brain: A narrative review.
Review in Journal of health psychology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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1 citing paper in PubMed.
- The Intersection of Physical Inactivity, Dementia, and Gender: A Population-Based Study of All-Cause Mortality in Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Korea.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Article
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Abstract
With a global annual cumulative incidence of depression at 4.5% in community-dwelling older adults, understanding non-pharmacological interventions is essential. This narrative review explores the neuroprotective mechanisms of physical activity (PA) on brain function and mental health in individuals aged 60 and older. We conducted a search across multiple databases (MEDLINE, PsycINFO, EMBASE) using keywords related to aging, cognition, and physical activity. Our analysis of relevant studies shows that PA benefits the brain through several pathways. Early findings focused on improved cerebral blood flow and glucose utilization. More recent evidence highlights that PA increases neurotrophic factors like BDNF and IGF-1, enhances mood-regulating neurotransmitters, and promotes structural adaptations in key brain regions. These findings suggest that PA is a cost-effective, multi-domain intervention. This review provides healthcare professionals with actionable evidence to incorporate PA into clinical practice for older adults.
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