Exercise and Human Aging: Physiological and Psychological Functions
Topic Information
Dear Colleagues,
Aging is a normal physiological process, accompanied by physical and psychological changes. Decline in physical function generally includes muscle loss, cardiovascular function, and weakened immune capacity. Psychologically, aging is accompanied by cognitive decline, susceptibility to depression, and weakened emotional regulation ability. A growing number of studies have shown that exercise may play a key role in alleviating these aging-related changes and improve quality of life in the elderly. Exercise, especially strength training, has been shown to be very effective in combating sarcopenia. For example, resistance training using dumbbells or elastic bands can stimulate muscle protein synthesis, thereby increasing muscle quantity and quality. In this Topic, we welcome the submission of cross-sectional studies, longitudinal studies, randomized controlled trials, narrative and systematic reviews, and related analyses of the direct or potential effects of exercise on physical and psychological function in aging.
Dr. Samuel Da Silva Aguiar
Dr. Ismael Perez-Suarez
Topic Editors
Keywords
- exercise
- aging
- mitochondrial dynamics
- VO2 max
- oxidative stress
- sarcopenia
- cognitive impairment
- neuroplasticity
- depression
- bone density
- metabolism
- inflammatory response
- social interaction
- health related quality of life
- morbidity
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