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Sedentary Life Is an Invisible Trap: Molecular, Cellular, and Systemic Reasons to Leave It Behind

Version 1 : Received: 17 August 2024 / Approved: 18 August 2024 / Online: 20 August 2024 (05:12:12 CEST)

How to cite: Diniz, D. G.; Bento-Torres, J.; Da Costa, V. O.; Carvalho, J. P. R.; Tomás, A. M.; Galdino de Oliveira, T. C.; Soares, F. C.; de Macedo, L. D. E. D.; Jardim, N. Y. V.; Bento-Torres, N. V. O.; Anthony, D. C.; Brites, D.; Picanço-Diniz, C. W. Sedentary Life Is an Invisible Trap: Molecular, Cellular, and Systemic Reasons to Leave It Behind. Preprints 2024, 2024081277. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.1277.v1 Diniz, D. G.; Bento-Torres, J.; Da Costa, V. O.; Carvalho, J. P. R.; Tomás, A. M.; Galdino de Oliveira, T. C.; Soares, F. C.; de Macedo, L. D. E. D.; Jardim, N. Y. V.; Bento-Torres, N. V. O.; Anthony, D. C.; Brites, D.; Picanço-Diniz, C. W. Sedentary Life Is an Invisible Trap: Molecular, Cellular, and Systemic Reasons to Leave It Behind. Preprints 2024, 2024081277. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.1277.v1

Abstract

As the global population ages, the prevalence of neurodegenerative diseases has become a major public health concern. The adoption of a less sedentary lifestyle has been shown to have a beneficial effect on cognitive decline, but the molecular mechanisms responsible are less clear. Here we provide a detailed analysis of the complex molecular, cellular, and systemic mechanisms underlying age-related cognitive decline and how lifestyle choices influence these processes. A review of the evidence from animal models, human studies, and postmortem analyses emphasizes the importance of integrating physical exercise with cognitive, multisensory, and motor stimulation as part of a multifaceted approach to mitigating cognitive decline. We highlight the potential of these non-pharmacological interventions to address key aging hallmarks—such as genomic instability, telomere attrition, and neuroinflammation—and underscore the need for comprehensive and personalized strategies to promote cognitive resilience and healthy aging.

Keywords

Age-related cognitive decline; epigenetics; immunosenescence; neurodegeneration; neuron-glia crosstalk; neuroinflammation and oxidative stress; physical exercise; protein aggregation; non-pharmacological and therapeutic interventions; synaptic dysfunction

Subject

Biology and Life Sciences, Aging

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