Effect of Nutrition and Physical Activity on Cognitive Function
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Neuro Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 September 2025 | Viewed by 52
Special Issue Editor
2. Faculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Interests: physical exercise; cognitive training; chronic diseases; rehabilitation; sport medicine; brain health
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce a Special Issue of Nutrients titled "Effect of Nutrition and Physical Activity on Cognitive Function". This Special Issue aims to explore the intricate relationships between dietary habits, physical activity, and cognitive health across the lifespan.
Emerging research underscores the significant impact of lifestyle factors on cognitive decline and the development of neurodegenerative diseases. Adherence to diets rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids has been associated with enhanced cognitive reserve and a reduced risk of dementia. Similarly, regular physical activity has been linked to improvements in neuroplasticity and a delay in cognitive aging.
We invite the submission of original research articles, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses that delve into the following topics:
- The effects of specific nutrients and dietary patterns on cognitive performance and brain health.
- The role of physical activity, including aerobic and resistance training, in maintaining or enhancing cognitive function.
- Interactions between nutrition and exercise in the context of cognitive aging and neuroprotection.
- Mechanistic studies elucidating how lifestyle interventions influence neural pathways and cognitive outcomes.
This Special Issue seeks to deepen our understanding of how modifiable lifestyle factors can serve as preventive or therapeutic strategies against cognitive decline.
We look forward to your valuable contributions to this pertinent topic.
Dr. Špela Bogataj
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cognitive function
- nutrition
- physical activity
- brain health
- cognitive aging
- neuroprotection
- dietary patterns
- exercise
- dementia prevention
- neuroplasticity
- antioxidants
- diet
- lifestyle interventions
- cognition
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