Influence of Exercise and Nutrition on Physiological and Mental Response in Different Population and Conditions

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Dear Colleagues,

Physical exercise and nutrition play crucial roles as environmental factors that can positively impact physiological responses, such as musculoskeletal development; promoting and sustaining peak bone density, muscle mass, and strength throughout the life course; and improving cardiometabolic health. Furthermore, physical activity and nutrition are important strategies to prevent and improve mental health across different populations (children, teenagers, adults, and the elderly) and in various conditions (sedentary individuals, trained individuals, athletes) or among people with metabolic and neurodegenerative diseases, such as mental disorders. In this Topic, we welcome cross-sectional studies, longitudinal studies, randomized controlled trials, narrative and systematic reviews, and meta-analyses related to the acute and chronic effects of exercise, with or without nutritional intervention, on physiological and psychological responses in diverse populations.

Prof. Dr. Fabricio Eduardo Rossi
Dr. Lucas Melo Neves
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Participating Journals

Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Healthcare healthcare	2.4	4.7	2013	20.3 Days	CHF 2700	Submit
Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology jfmk	2.6	3.7	2016	19.7 Days	CHF 1600	Submit
Nutrients nutrients	4.8	9.1	2009	13.5 Days	CHF 2900	Submit
Sports sports	2.2	4.1	2013	19.1 Days	CHF 1800	Submit
Children children	2.0	3.8	2014	14 Days	CHF 2400	Submit
Nutraceuticals nutraceuticals	-	-	2021	23.2 Days	CHF 1000	Submit

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Microecologics and Exercise: Targeting the Microbiota–Gut–Brain Axis for Central Nervous System Disease Intervention

by Zhixing Peng, Tingting Hou, Keer Yang, Jiangyu Zhang, Yu-Heng Mao and Xiaohui Hou

Nutrients 2025, 17(11), 1769; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17111769 - 23 May 2025

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The gut microbiota (GM) may play a crucial role in the development and progression of central nervous system (CNS) diseases. Microecologics and exercise can influence the composition and function of GM, thereby exerting positive effects on the CNS. Combined interventions of exercise and [...] Read more.

The gut microbiota (GM) may play a crucial role in the development and progression of central nervous system (CNS) diseases. Microecologics and exercise can influence the composition and function of GM, thereby exerting positive effects on the CNS. Combined interventions of exercise and microecologics are expected to more comprehensively and effectively address CNS diseases through the microbiota–gut–brain axis (MGBA), potentially outperforming single interventions. However, there is currently a lack of relevant reviews on this topic. In this review, we examine the associations between changes in the microbiota and CNS diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD), multiple sclerosis (MS), and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We also summarize studies on various types of microecologics (such as probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics) and exercise in improving CNS disease symptoms. Although current individual studies on microecologics and exercise have achieved certain results, the mechanisms underlying their synergistic effects remain unclear. This review aims to explore the theoretical basis, potential mechanisms, and clinical application prospects of combined interventions of microecologics and exercise in improving CNS diseases through the MGBA, providing a scientific basis for the development of more comprehensive and effective therapeutic interventions. Full article

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