Summary of earlier studiesReview · International journal of molecular sciences · Oct 16, 2026

Tiny particles and microRNAs may link exercise to brain aging

This review looks at small molecules carried in body fluids that may help exercise affect the aging brain. The authors say these ideas are not yet proven and need more testing before they can be trusted as markers of brain health.

Summary of earlier studiesReview · Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · Oct 16, 2026

Which topics studies on exercise and aging health focused on from 2000 to 2025

This study counted and mapped published papers on exercise and healthy aging. It shows which topics grew and which countries published the most.

Summary of earlier studiesReview · Frontiers in digital health · Oct 13, 2026

Guidance for building tech tools that help older adults move more

This paper gives advice for designing and testing apps, wearables, and games that encourage physical activity in older adults. It is a summary of evidence and expert agreement, not a test of any single tool.

PeopleClinical trial · The lancet. Healthy longevity · Jul 30, 2026

Metformin plus exercise and diet did not improve physical function in older adults with obesity

Researchers randomly assigned older adults with obesity to lifestyle changes, with or without metformin, or diet education with metformin. Adding metformin to intensive lifestyle changes did not improve physical function beyond lifestyle changes alone.