Impact of Physical Activity on Older Sedentary Adults: Role of Oxidative Stress

As individuals age, there is not only a decrease in physical fitness and health, but mental fitness and health as well. Therefore, certain measures must be taken in order to slow down this mental health decrease, as it can lead to devastating life events, such as dementia, Alzheimer’s and strokes. Oxidants are normally found in the body at low levels. These levels remain small by the efforts antioxidants, which can be considered the body’s natural defense to cellular stress. Antioxidants work to keep this balance in check, thereby keeping the human body free of any harmfully high levels of stress. However, when the ability to maintain a balance is disrupted, the amount of oxidants within the body increases, causing damage to cells, organs and most importantly the brain. TO BE CONT’D

Faculty Supervisor:

Marc Poulin

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Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1

Discipline:

Life Sciences

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Education

University:

University of Calgary

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