Simon J Schrenk, Stefan Brodoehl, Stefano Flor, Christiane Frahm, Christian Gaser, Rami Abou Hamdan, Marco Herbsleb, Christoph Kaleta, Fabian Kattlun, Hans-Josef Müller, Christian Puta, Monique Radscheidt, Adriana L Ruiz-Rizzo, Tannaz Saraei, André Scherag, Thomas Steidten, Otto W Witte, Kathrin Finke
INTRODUCTION: By 2050, the worldwide percentage of people 65 years and older is assumed to have doubled compared to current numbers. Therefore, finding ways of promoting healthy (cognitive) aging is crucial. Physical activity is considered an effective approach to counteract not only physical but also cognitive decline. However, the underlying mechanisms that drive the benefits of regular physical activity on cognitive function are not fully understood. This randomized controlled trial aims to analyze the effect of an eight-week standardized physical activity training program in older humans on cognitive, brain, and gut-barrier function as well as the relationship between the resulting changes...
2023: Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience