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Climbing stairs is associated with a longer life, according to research presented today at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).1 “If you have the choice of taking the stairs or the lift, … Continue reading

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Abstract: Dopamine’s role as the principal neurotransmitter in motor functions has long been accepted. We broaden this conventional perspective by demonstrating the involvement of non-dopaminergic mechanisms. In mouse models of Parkinson’s disease, we observed that L-DOPA elicited a substantial motor … Continue reading

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Abstract:  Background: Smoking is the leading behavioural risk factor for mortality globally, accounting for more than 175 million deaths and nearly 4·30 billion years of life lost (YLLs) from 1990 to 2021. The pace of decline in smoking prevalence has … Continue reading

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Highlights • Athletes exhibited lower baseline BDNF levels compared to sedentary individuals. • BDNF serum levels increased after a single session of acute aerobic exercise. • The response to serum levels of BDNF depends on different levels of physical activity. … Continue reading

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Abstract: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory neurological disease of the central nervous system with a subclinical phase preceding frank neuroinflammation. CD8+ T cells are abundant within MS lesions, but their potential role in disease pathology remains unclear. Using high-throughput single-cell … Continue reading

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Abstract: Progressive multiple sclerosis poses a considerable challenge in the evaluation of disease progression and treatment response owing to its multifaceted pathophysiology. Traditional clinical measures such as the Expanded Disability Status Scale are limited in capturing the full scope of … Continue reading

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Abstract:  Exercise training represents a health behavior for the treatment and management of the multi-faceted manifestations of multiple sclerosis (MS). This paper provides a comprehensive overview of evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) regarding benefits, safety, participation, and guidelines for … Continue reading

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Abstract: Kawasaki disease is an acute, self-limiting, systemic vasculitis of small and medium-sized arteries. It predominantly occurs in children under 4 years of age, though rarely older children can also be affected. This disease is the leading cause of acquired heart … Continue reading

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Abstract:  “With new data about different aspects of schizophrenia being continually generated, it becomes necessary to periodically revisit exactly what we know. Along with a need to review what we currently know about schizophrenia, there is an equal imperative to … Continue reading

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