PHYSICAL EXERCISE, BDNF, AND COGNITIVE AGING: MECHANISMS, EVIDENCE, AND CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS

Volume 36, Number 4 (2026)

Kimberley Mvetimbo Tambo, Vaiva Hendrixson Abstract Aim: To review the biological mechanisms, clinical evi­dence, and translational implications of exercise-induced BDNF modulation in the context of cognitive aging, and to examine the role of physical activity as a modifiable lifestyle factor supporting brain health. Methods: A narrative review of current scientific litera­ture was conducted, including experimental…

Role of Physical Activity in Reduction of Metabolic Syndrome Elicted Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes

Volume 22, Number 6(85) (2012)

Ieva Slivovskaja, Alvydas Juocevičius, Galina Kargina, Aurelija Meškaitė Abstract Metabolic syndrome consists of a cluster of the cardio-metabolic risk factors – abdominal obesity; glycemic disorder, dyslipidemia and hypertension. Presence of metabolic syndrome elevates the risk of development of diabetes as well as progression of cardiovascular disease. The high prevalence of metabolic syndrome in most developed…