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