2025 December - 22 articles
Physical inactivity, which currently dominates the lifestyles of most people, is linked to chronic metabolic diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes (T2D), hypertension, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular disease, all of which share insulin res...
Background/Objectives: Understanding the factors that influence tendon mechanical properties is essential for optimizing performance and preventing injuries in elite athletes. This study aimed to identify the strongest correlates of the biomechanical...
This narrative review of rapid eye movement (REM) focuses on its primary etiology and how it fits into the larger framework of neurophysiology and general physiology. Arterial blood flow in the retina may be sensitive to the full overlying ‘wei...
Purpose: We aimed to assess the effects of one-week betalain-rich beetroot concentrate (BRC) supplementation on high-intensity cycling performance in trained cyclists. Methods: Eighteen male (n = 15) and female (n = 3) cyclists (age: 38.83 ± 8...
Background/Objectives: Hamstring injuries are highly prevalent in sports and often occur, particularly among recreational and professional athletes. Assessing eccentric hamstring strength is critical for injury prevention and rehabilitation, with iso...
Background/Objectives: Hypertension is a leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, particularly in older adults, pharmacological therapy is effective, but side effects and limited adherence highlight the need for non-pharmacological al...
Background/Objectives: Osteoporosis is a global health issue characterized by decreased bone mineral density (BMD), which increases the risk of fractures in adulthood. Adolescence, particularly the pubertal stage, is a critical period for maximizing...
Adipose tissue is an organ with a high metabolic rate, functioning as a storage site for potential energy derived from food. It is a heterogeneous tissue composed of various cell types that respond differently to stimuli. Polyunsaturated fatty acids...
Oral health represents a complex interplay between local microbial ecology, host immune responses, and systemic physiology. Far from being an isolated entity, the oral cavity is the entry point of the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts and harbo...
The Systems Theory provides a valuable conceptual framework for analyzing biological complexity, particularly in oncology, where the multiple interactions between biological subsystems can influence tumor initiation, progression, and treatment respon...
Background/Objectives: Tinnitus lateralization, a perceptual characteristic often neglected in clinical assessment, may reflect underlying auditory plasticity. This study aimed to investigate whether changes in tinnitus lateralization following a mul...
Background: Sport-related concussion is common in rugby union, yet female players remain underrepresented in research. This study examined seasonal changes in cerebral oxygenation, cardiac function, and concussion symptomology in adult female rugby p...
Background: A sexually active lifestyle is generally associated with positive effects on physical condition and health. However, engaging in sexual activity prior to a sports competition could affect athletic performance. This systematic review exami...
Background/Objectives: Binaural beat audio has gained popularity as a non-invasive tool to promote relaxation and enhance cognitive performance, though empirical support has been inconsistent. We developed a novel algorithm integrating real-time elec...
Recent enthusiasm has surrounded the homeostatic roles that polyamines have in a variety of cell types. Thus, the purpose of this exploratory in vitro study was to determine how spermidine (SPD), a polyamine commonly consumed as a nutritional supplem...
Background/Objectives: This study aimed to objectively assess fatigue levels using facial expressions. Methods: This study included 25 female nurses aged between 30 and 50 years. We compared their subjective and objective fatigue levels after a night...
Background: The study of psychophysiological responses to disgust-evoking stimuli has long been neglected in favour of other emotional stimuli, especially those evoking fear. While the basic cascade of responses to a frightening stimulus is relativel...
Aims: The present study evaluated the acute morning effect of melatonin supplementation (5 mg) on cardiometabolic responses. Methods: For this purpose, 12 physically active men (22.1 ± 1.3 years; 1.7 ± 01 m; 74.7 ± 12.1 kg; 24.3...
Background: The high-intensity demands of CrossFit induce respiratory muscle fatigue, potentially impairing performance via the metaboreflex. Respiratory muscle training (RMT) may mitigate this effect, but evidence in female athletes remains limited....
Background: Rowing is a highly demanding endurance sport, requiring simultaneous work of approximately 70% of the body’s muscle mass and the combined contribution of aerobic and anaerobic energy systems. Objective: This study aimed to analyze t...
Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine—5-HT) is an important neurotransmitter that exerts a remarkably large array of biological roles in the central nervous system and at the body level. It is involved in generating emotions, being a natural mood stab...
Intracellular oxidation–reduction (redox) potential is a key factor regulating various physiological phenomena in the cell. Monitoring this potential change is therefore important for understanding physiological homeostasis in cells. Herein, we...
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