On the horizon of aging and physical activity research.

Jennifer M Jakobi, Jerome A Dempsey, Ylva Hellsten, Richard Monette, Jayne M Kalmar

Journal: Applied physiology, nutrition, and metabolism = Physiologie appliquee, nutrition et metabolisme 2020;45(2):113-117

PMID: 31314999

Abstract

This viewpoint is the result of a Horizon Round Table discussion of Exercise and Aging held during the 2017 Saltin International Graduate School in Exercise and Clinical Physiology in Gatineau, Quebec. This expert panel discussed key issues and approaches to future research into aging, across human physiological systems, current societal concerns, and funding approaches. Over the 60-min round table discussion, 3 major themes emerged that the panel considered to be "On the Horizon" of aging research. These themes include () aging is a process that extends from womb to tomb; () the importance of longitudinal experimental studies; and () the ongoing need to investigate multiple systems using an integrative approach between scientists, clinicians, and knowledge brokers. With a focus on these themes, we aim to identify critical questions, challenges, and opportunities that face scientists in advancing the understanding of exercise and aging.

Address: Faculty of Health and Social Development, University of British Columbia Okanagan, Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7, Canada.; Department of Population Health Sciences, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53706-1532, USA.; Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, University of Copenhagen, Nørre Allé 51, 2200 København N, August Krogh Bygningen, Universitetsparken 13, 2100 Københav, Building: 2 sal, Denmark.; Active for Life, Banff, AB T1L 1C2, Canada.; Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON N2L 3C5, Canada.
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