The Role of Physical Activity in ADHD Management: Diagnostic, Digital and Non-Digital Interventions, and Lifespan Considerations
Children,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(3), P. 338 - 338
Published: March 7, 2025
Background:
Attention
Deficit
Hyperactivity
Disorder
(ADHD)
has
been
described
as
a
neurodevelopmental
disorder
characterized
by
inattention,
hyperactivity,
and
impulsivity
affecting
cognitive,
emotional,
social
functioning.
While
pharmacological
behavioral
treatments
remain
primary,
physical
activity
(PA)
(digital
non-digital
versions)
emerged
great
complementary
intervention
due
to
its
potential
impact
on
executive
functions,
emotional
regulation,
neurobiological
markers.
Objectives:
This
study
aimed
assess
the
effects
of
PA
ADHD
symptoms,
function,
exploring
new
practical
applications
in
digital
treatment.
Methods:
narrative
review
assessed
132
studies
published
between
1
January
2010
2025,
ensuring
inclusion
most
recent
relevant
findings.
The
was
conducted
Scopus,
PubMed,
Web
Science,
using
predefined
combination
terms
related
ADHD,
activity,
neuroplasticity,
regulation.
Results:
Regular
improves
attention,
inhibitory
control,
cognitive
flexibility
ADHD.
Aerobic
exercise
enhances
sustained
high-intensity
training
impulse
coordinative
activities
boost
flexibility.
Non-digital
innovations,
such
exergaming
wearable
fitness
trackers,
offer
promising
solutions
improve
adherence
regimens,
reinforcing
their
role
key
management.
Conclusions:
could
be
valuable
for
through
hybrid
approach
that
may
functioning
while
addressing
comorbidities.
Language: Английский
Changes in proBDNF and Mature BDNF Levels After Medium-Intensity Functional Motor Rehabilitation Program in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(8), P. 3616 - 3616
Published: April 11, 2025
Physical
rehabilitation
complements
the
treatment
of
Parkinson's
disease
(PD).
The
applied
physical
exercises
are
effective
in
PD
by
promoting
activity-dependent
neuroplasticity.
main
aim
this
study
was
to
assess
effect
a
16-week
moderate-intensity
functional
program
(FPR)
on
concentration
mature
brain-derived
neurotrophic
factor
(BDNF)
and
its
precursor
(proBDNF)
blood
serum
severity
symptoms
quality
life
people
with
PD.
People
(Hoehn
Yahr
stage
3)
were
randomly
assigned
experimental
control
(CG)
groups.
FPR
participated
movement
training
improve
mobility,
motor
coordination,
balance.
Pre-
post-intervention
assessments
included
levels
proBDNF,
BDNF,
MDS-UPDRS
sub-scales,
PDQ-39
measured.
In
group,
statistically
significant
increase
proBDNF
39.42%
(p
=
0.006)
observed,
as
well
an
improvement
non-motor
aspects
daily
functioning,
complications,
overall
life.
No
changes
BDNF
observed.
results
indicate
that
moderately
intensive
enhances
mechanisms,
primarily
through
regulating
improving
functions
patients
underline
potential
targeted
programs
neuroplasticity
clinical
outcomes
Language: Английский
Sex differences in the mediating role of brain-derived neurotrophic factor between inflammation and memory in cirrhotic patients with minimal hepatic encephalopathy
Brain Behavior & Immunity - Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
46, P. 100998 - 100998
Published: April 22, 2025
Language: Английский
Cognitive Stimulation and Its Effects on Well-Being, Executive Functions, and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Older Adults from a Mexican Geriatric Center: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Nursing Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(5), P. 151 - 151
Published: April 30, 2025
Background/Objectives:
The
progressive
increase
in
the
aging
population
highlights
need
for
interventions
aimed
at
preserving
cognitive
health
and
overall
well-being
older
adults.
This
study
to
assess
impact
of
a
structured
training
program
on
psychological
well-being,
executive
function
performance,
Brain-Derived
Neurotrophic
Factor
levels
(BDNF)
adults
from
Mexican
geriatric
center.
Methods:
A
quasi-experimental
pretest–posttest
design
with
nonequivalent
control
group
was
conducted.
Thirty-two
were
assigned
either
stimulation
intervention
or
group.
consisted
120
individually
sessions,
each
lasting
approximately
60
min,
delivered
five
times
per
week
over
24
weeks.
Independent
neuropsychologists,
blinded
allocation,
assessed
(BANFE-3),
depressive
symptoms
(Yesavage
Geriatric
Depression
Scale),
autonomy
daily
living
(Barthel
Index),
quality
life
(WHOQOL-OLD)
before
after
intervention.
Serum
BDNF
also
measured.
Results:
showed
significant
improvements
function,
symptoms,
independence
activities,
life,
while
no
changes.
Additionally,
an
expression
post-intervention.
Conclusions:
effectively
improved
emotional
autonomy,
These
findings
highlight
importance
integrating
into
care.
For
nursing
practice,
this
underscores
key
role
nurses
can
play
delivering
promote
health,
independence,
stability
among
institutionalized
non-institutionalized
Language: Английский