Background: Cognitive interventions (CIs) in the elderly are activities that seek to improve cognitive performance and delay its deterioration. Our objectives were to study potential genetic predictors of how a CI program may influence immediate and ...
Pedro Montejo Carrasco +4 more
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Swimming exercise enhances brain plasticity in fish [PDF]
It is well-established that sustained exercise training can enhance brain plasticity and boost cognitive performance in mammals, but this phenomenon has not received much attention in fish.
Daan Mes +4 more
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Investigation of the association between cardio-metabolic risk factors, neurotrophins and gastric hormones among apparently healthy women: A cross-sectional analysis [PDF]
Introduction: Although, some evidence has shown that obestatin, ghrelin, and neurotrophic factors can be involved in the development of cardio-metabolic risk factors, there are some contradictions in this regard.
Reihaneh Zeinalian +6 more
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The effect of six weeks’ progressive resistance training on hippocampus BDNF gene expression and serum changes of TNF-α in diabetic wistar rats [PDF]
Purpose: Exercise is a powerful driver for reducing the complications of diabetes. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of progressive resistance training on the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor gene in the ...
Zohreh Amrolahi +2 more
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Emotional Intelligence in Carriers of Different СОМТ, BDNF, DRD2 and HTR2A Genotypes
Background. Emotional intelligence is the ability to quickly and correctly recognize the emotional expressions of other people and to express and manage one’s own emotions.
Elena V. Vorobyeva +2 more
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Evaluation of serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels in preterm and term neonates and its association with hyperbilirubinemia [PDF]
Background: Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is the most common cause of hospital admission in the first month of life. Maternal, neonatal, and prenatal factors affect the severity of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia.
Jayashree R +5 more
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Effect of boxing exergame addition on brain-derived neurotrophic factor of elderly women [PDF]
Background and objectives. The elderly population is growing rapidly. The aging process will result in the decline of cognitive functions. The frequency of cognitive impairment is higher in women than in men, resulting in a greater risk of decreased ...
Nadia Rizki Rahmawati +3 more
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Background: Numerous studies have been conducted to examine the growth factors capable of exerting simultaneous effects on the vascular and metabolic components of the pathogenesis of diabetic retinopathy (DR).
Fazilat Aripovna Bakhritdinova +4 more
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Neuroprotective effects of physical exercise: Implications in health and disease [PDF]
Physical exercises have long been linked to numerous health improvements, ranging from cardiovascular to psychiatric. In this review, we take a closer look on its anatomical, physiological and chemical effects on the brain.
Sebastian Romeo Pintilie +10 more
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Objective: Despite advances made in the treatment of ischemic stroke, it still remains one of the leading causes of mortality and disability worldwide.
Adina Hutanu +4 more
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