Physical Activity and Cognitive Functioning

Medicina, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 60(2), С. 216 - 216

Опубликована: Янв. 26, 2024

Neuroscience applied to motor activity is a growing area that aims understand the effects of on structures and functions Central Nervous System. Attention has been paid this multidisciplinary field investigation by scientific community both because it great importance in treatment many chronic diseases its potential applications Movement Sciences. Motor during developmental age is, fact, an indispensable tool for physical mental growth children, able-bodied disabled. Through movement, individuals can improve their efficiency promote own better health, establish relationships with environment others, express themselves emotions, form identity develop cognitive processes. This literature review aims, therefore, highlight how adequate practice offers extraordinary possibilities everyone relation learning, from perspective integral development person, and, consequently, raise awareness those involved training growth, especially youngest, towards educational value sports activities. According review, line modern neuroscientific approach toward between activities functions, possible claim hypokinesia tends inhibit learning. Therefore, now seems more topical than ever draw attention need introduce working proposals integrate brain-based programs into school curriculum.

Язык: Английский

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The intricate brain–body interaction in psychiatric and neurological diseases

Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 33(4), С. 321 - 326

Опубликована: Март 21, 2024

A harmonic brain-body communication is fundamental to individual wellbeing and the basis of human cognition behavior.In last 2 decades, interaction between brain body functioning has become a central area study for neurologists neuroscientists in clinical non-clinical contexts.Indeed, axis dysfunctions occur many psychiatric, neurological neurodegenerative diseases.This editorial will focus on recent advances future therapeutic perspectives studying interactions health diseases.

Язык: Английский

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Wearables in Chronomedicine and Interpretation of Circadian Health

Diagnostics, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15(3), С. 327 - 327

Опубликована: Янв. 30, 2025

Wearable devices have gained increasing attention for use in multifunctional applications related to health monitoring, particularly research of the circadian rhythms cognitive functions and metabolic processes. In this comprehensive review, we encompass how wearables can be used study disease. We highlight importance these as markers well-being potential predictors outcomes. focus on wearable technologies sleep research, medicine, chronomedicine beyond domain emphasize actigraphy a validated tool monitoring sleep, activity, light exposure. discuss various mathematical methods currently analyze actigraphic data, such parametric non-parametric approaches, linear, non-linear, neural network-based applied quantify non-circadian variability. also introduce novel actigraphy-derived markers, which personalized proxies status, assisting discriminating between disease, offering insights into neurobehavioral status. lifestyle factors physical activity exposure modulate brain health. establishing reference standards measures further refine data interpretation improve clinical The review calls existing tools methods, deepen our understanding health, develop healthcare strategies.

Язык: Английский

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Effects and potential mechanisms of exercise and physical activity on eye health and ocular diseases

Frontiers in Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 11

Опубликована: Март 22, 2024

In the field of eye health, profound impact exercise and physical activity on various ocular diseases has become a focal point attention. This review summarizes elucidates positive effects activities common diseases, including dry disease (DED), cataracts, myopia, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy (DR), age-related macular degeneration (AMD). It also catalogues offers recommendations based varying impacts that different types intensities may have specific conditions. Beyond correlations, this compiles potential mechanisms through which beneficially affect health. From mitigating oxidative stress inflammatory responses, reducing intraocular pressure, enhancing mitochondrial function, to promoting blood circulation release protective factors, complex biological triggered by reveal their substantial in preventing even assisting treatment diseases. aims not only foster awareness appreciation for how can improve health but serve as catalyst further exploration into key targets Such inquiries are crucial advancing innovative strategies thereby holding significant implications development new therapeutic approaches.

Язык: Английский

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Editorial: Cognitive and mental health improvement under- and post-COVID-19

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 16

Опубликована: Март 6, 2025

Being infected by COVID-19 represents a major psychological stressor, with the virus itself exerting direct biological effects that may contribute to cognitive and mental health challenges. In retrospective study conducted in Brazil, Bonfim et al reported 24% of 630 outpatients, confirmed positive between December 2020 March 2022, exhibited symptoms. These symptoms ranged from difficulties attention memory impaired thinking. Depression, fatigue, female gender were identified as risk factors for these Similarly, Li surveying 482 patients China 2022 June 2023, found 13% experienced depression, 27% anxiety, 25% stress. The severity long-term COVID correlated poorer outcomes, while resilience social support emerged protective factors.While infection-control measures have been effective limiting spread virus, they often come at cost health. For example, Barbalat nationwide online survey during France's first lockdown (March-May 2020), involving approximately 19,000 participants. They observed gradual decline over course lockdown, psychiatric conditions concerns about access equipment serving factors. Conversely, optimism pandemic's trajectory, neighborhood support, participation collective actions Qing examined impact campus lockdowns on Chinese university students elevated levels stress depression compared pre-lockdown periods. Using latent class mixed models, authors distinct trajectories unfavorable peer relationships more likely experience trajectories.Healthcare professionals, frequently exposed heavy workloads, high challenges pandemic 15 . Zhu surveyed 145 members medical security team Winter Olympic Games Paralympics longer work durations associated worse including higher anxiety. Females particularly vulnerable. Such findings underscore unique pressures faced frontline workers public crises. extends beyond physical well-being motivation. Vega-Fernández al, 161 Chilean school teachers late 2021, 98% musculoskeletal disorders past year. quality life. this study, females also disorders. Tang & He college depressive showed reduced academic engagement, highlighting broader motivational consequences struggles.As become milder restrictions relaxed, new emerged. Hao after eased its control January one five individuals over-concern characterized obsessive thoughts anxiety regarding infection. Poor self-rated worries family contracting over-concerns. Cheng 2,000 healthcare professionals shortly relaxations, half gender, younger age, low professional rank, working hours another Jiang further suggested reciprocal problems job burnout period.Despite general decrease infection isolation winds down, studies indicate loneliness, heightened stringent quarantine measures, has not fully returned pre-pandemic 13,14 de Vroege van dex Broek 510 improvements work-life balance reductions complaints postpandemic earlier stages. However, 36% increased 21% depression. Wang, Zhang, noted four 2023 levels. emphasize importance ongoing monitoring tailored care, even subsides. Not all outcomes negative. Some demonstrated posttraumatic growth, deeper appreciation life meaningful interpersonal relationships. Zeng 39% resident physicians growth. Satisfaction income sufficient workplace key highlight potential foster growth offer pathway improved outcomes.Female gender. A consistent factor above mentioned is being (Bonfim al). This difference finding; epidemiological long are developing disorders, 16 17 Several mechanisms proposed explain vulnerability. instance, severe forms adverse childhood experiences, predisposing them 18 Moreover, engage rumination (i.e., repetitive passive focus negative emotional experiences) 19 exhibit risk-aversive behaviors situations 20 less intense activity 21 , which benefits 22,23 Another explanation highlighted Sasaki who investigated role emotion malleability beliefs. Their suggest hold fixed beliefs cannot or change their emotions. linked distress prevalent among women, those under 45 years old, Social support. extensive evidence 24,25 crucial factor. addition Shi lower enhance perceived control, lack could lead sense helplessness, development states 26 Perceived promotes problem-focused coping strategies help address stressors, maladaptive strategies, such avoidance, rumination, suppression, increase psychopathology 27 .Self-control. Self-control appeared an important correlation self-control irritability students. network analysis, impulse bridge symptoms, resistance temptation acted Self-control, enables manage emotions, behaviors, thoughts, determinant 28 29 .Leisure engagement. self-control, active leisure engagement against Kulbin using profile categorized 439 Estonia adults into based changes coping. participants healthiest exercise, spending time nature, pursuing hobbies. activities known promote (see next section) [30][31][32] .Together, multifaceted approach well-being, combining psychological, behavioral, mitigate psychopathology.The current collection offers valuable insights various intervention health.Physical exercise. Tian, Luo systematic review meta-analysis assess exercise interventions Based 12 studies, estimated effect size follows: standardized mean (SMD) =-1.02 (95% CI: -1.42 -0.62); SMD = -0.81 -1.10 -0.52); stress, -1.05 -1.33 -0.78). greatest single sessions lasting 30-40 minutes frequency 3-5 times per week. align supporting regular [21][22][23][31][32][33][34][35] behind include release neurotrophic factors, endorphins, endocannabinoids, along activation dopamine serotonin neurotransmitter systems 22,23,[35][36][37] .Nature contact. Patwary outdoors green spaces significantly health, reducing finding growing interest nature horticultural therapy [38][39][40][41][42] contact relaxation brain, well endocrine immune Furthermore, engaging interactions, loneliness enhancing 43 .Mindfulness. Melvin qualitative, interpretative phenomenological analysis facilitators mindfulness program pandemic. Mindfulness practices, meditation yoga, shown alleviate body awareness, attention, regulation, facilitating perspective shifts clarifying values 44,45 both delivering programs online, providing future programs.Wong evaluated 8-week smartphone-delivered multicomponent lifestyle medicine through randomized controlled trial nonclinical sample. combined changes, healthy eating, practices like yoga. While no focused solely nutrition, supports critical nutrition proper brain function 46,47 combination expected synergistic effects. Wong overall insomnia, sizes ranging 0.13 0.56 (Cohen's d). Notably, persisted 1-month follow-up.Light therapy. Chen light adolescents young adults. were: SMD=-2.1 -2.5 -1.68) concurrent medications, SMD=-1.03 -1.27 -0.78) without medications. Light thought reset altered circadian seasonal rhythms 48 performed additional analyses determine optimal dosing guidelines, clinical applications.We hope Research Topic offered perspectives exacerbated them. intricate interplay shaping outcomes. calls holistic combines individual systemic care strengthened community By addressing issues collaborative interdisciplinary approach, we can transform lessons improve generations. We inspires research, innovation, policy meet

Язык: Английский

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Relationship between different physical activity parameters and cognitive impairment in middle-aged and older adults: insights from a 4-year longitudinal study

BMC Psychology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13(1)

Опубликована: Март 19, 2025

Physical activity (PA) is crucial for the prevention and management of chronic diseases may be associated with cognitive impairment. This study investigated longitudinal relationship between PA from different parameters (e.g., frequency, duration, intensity, volume) incidence impairment in middle-aged older adults. Data were derived China Health Retirement Longitudinal Study (2011–2015). A total 891 adults aged 45 included this study. Cognitive function was assessed using Telephone Interview Status criteria, focused on episodic memory executive function. We categorized participants into normal cognition groups. Self-reported information including volume collected through a representative survey. Poisson regression analysis employed to explore over four years. Engaging moderate or light (MPA LPA) at least three days per week, vigorous (VPA) one two reduced Additionally, spending 30–119 min day 150 week more any intensity linked lower prevalence. Sensitivity analysis, excluding individuals neurological, mental, impairments, confirmed these findings. The findings highlight that VPA, MPA, LPA are Regular reduce risk

Язык: Английский

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Recent advances in the study of the neurobiological mechanisms behind the effects of physical activity on mood, resilience and emotional disorders

Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 32(9), С. 937 - 942

Опубликована: Сен. 4, 2023

Physical activity (PA) significantly influences emotional wellbeing, from enhancing mood to counteracting disorders such as depression and anxiety. This article offers an in-depth analysis of the neurobiological processes theories underpinning benefits PA which arise exercise-induced physiological changes that simultaneously benefit brain function. We discuss role growth factors, neurotransmitters biochemicals, well enhancements in mitochondrial biogenesis antioxidant activity, how they foster exercise performance health. Central our discussion are related depression: "neurotrophic," "neurogenesis," "inflammation," "oxidative stress," "monoamine" hypotheses. also introduce emergent "glutamate hypothesis" lactate release a potential precursor for glutamate. Additionally, we explore "endorphin" "endocannabinoid" hypotheses, underscoring their implications evoking feelings euphoria, pain relief diminished anxiety after exercise. In conclusion, exerts diverse influence on health wellbeing. The dynamic interplay between signals promising avenue future research, with innovative therapeutic strategies disorders.

Язык: Английский

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Physical activity as a mediator of stress, anxiety and depression on well-being in physical education teachers

Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 19(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

The teaching profession is currently at high psychological risk, with a large number of teachers showing levels anxiety, depression and stress.It has been shown that through the practice physical activity occurrence these disruptive states can be prevented.The main purpose this research to develop evaluate multi-group equation model effect stress on wellbeing as function weekly time.An ex post facto, descriptive comparative study presented in sample 4117 teachers.The instruments used for data collection were Depression, Anxiety Stress Scale, Psychological Well-being Scale questionnaire collect sociodemographic variables.The results show leading an active lifestyle helps reduce well-being.The conclusion being physically well-being.

Язык: Английский

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Exploring the impact of acute physical activity on creative thinking: a comprehensive narrative review with a focus on activity type and intensity

Discover Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 4(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 11, 2024

Abstract Recent studies have increasingly focused on the cognitive benefits of acute physical activity, particularly in enhancing creative thinking. Despite extensive research linking activity and cognition, significant gaps remain understanding how specific types intensities activities influence this relationship. This review aims to synthesize current findings, highlighting notable impact various One key finding is enhancement divergent thinking, a critical component creativity, through like walking at natural pace. Moderate intensity aerobic exercise dance, though based limited studies, also appear facilitate Additionally, vigorous may enhance secondary aspects including quantity flexibility idea generation. However, identifies multiple gaps, especially effects resistance structured moderate pointing an area ripe for future exploration. Recognizing importance it becomes essential understand different activities, their levels, affect cognition. knowledge can guide both academic practical applications, offering valuable insights targeted strategies aimed function creativity real-world settings such as classrooms workplaces. The underscores need more comprehensive exploration topic, which could implications fields psychology.

Язык: Английский

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Wearable physiological monitoring of physical exercise and mental health: A systematic review

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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