Monthly Archives: October 2024

Abstract: “Exercise enhances synaptic plasticity and alleviates depression symptoms, but the mechanism through which exercise improves high-fat diet-induced depression remains unclear. In this study, 6-week-old male C57BL/6J mice were administered a high-fat diet (HFD, 60% kcal from fat) to a … Continue reading →

Abstract: Caloric restriction extends healthy lifespan in multiple species. Intermittent fasting, an alternative form of dietary restriction, is potentially more sustainable in humans, but its effectiveness remains largely unexplored. Identifying the most efficacious forms of dietary restriction is key for developing … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →