Edited by: Sho Kakizawa, PhD & Sae Uchida, PhD
Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
Age-dependent decline in biological functions, aging, is universal phenomenon seen in all organisms. Although many studies demonstrate that aging is affected by various factors related to lifestyle, mechanisms of actions and reciprocal interactions of these factors have not been fully understood. In this theme, five researchers introduce their current topics on effects of olfaction, exercise, sleep, redox metabolites, and anti-oxidants on aging. Because our theme is focused on multimodal approach to aging and anti-aging and interest in extension of healthy life expectancy is increasing, the theme gives useful insights to many researchers.