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Physical exercise-induced fatigue: the role of serotonergic and dopaminergic systems

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 50 (12), 2017
Brain serotonin and dopamine are neurotransmitters related to fatigue, a feeling that leads to reduced intensity or interruption of physical exercises, thereby regulating performance. The present review aims to present advances on the understanding of fatigue, which has recently been proposed as a defens...

Quality of life, socioeconomic and clinical factors, and physical exercise in persons living with HIV/AIDS

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To analyze whether socioeconomic and clinical aspects and the aspects of healthy life habits are associated with the quality of life of persons living with HIV/AIDS. METHODS This is a cross-sectional exploratory quantitative research, with 227 persons living with HIV/AIDS, treated ...

Analysis of psychomotor development and level of physical activity of children with extracurricular physical activities

Acta fisiátrica; 23 (4), 2016
Objective: The objective was to evaluate the psychomotor development in the areas of global motor skills, balance and body structure and level of school extracurricular physical activity. Method: The sample consisted of 30 individuals of both sexes from 6 to 10 years old, divided into two groups: Active ...

Is handgrip strength normalized to body weight a useful tool to identify dynapenia and functional incapacity in post-menopausal women?

ABSTRACT Objective To investigate whether handgrip strength normalized to body weight could be a useful clinical tool to identify dynapenia and assess functional capacity in post-menopausal women. Method A total of 136 postmenopausal women were recruited. Body composition (Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiome...

Effect of maternal exercises on biophysical fetal and maternal parameters: a transversal study

Einstein (Säo Paulo); 14 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the acute effects of maternal and fetal hemodynamic responses in pregnant women submitted to fetal Doppler and an aerobic physical exercise test according to the degree of effort during the activity and the impact on the well-being. Methods Transversal study with low ri...

Effects of aquatic exercise on muscle strength and functional performance of individuals with osteoarthritis: a systematic review

Rev. bras. reumatol; 56 (6), 2016
ABSTRACT Water-based exercises are recommended for people with osteoarthritis (OA), due to the beneficial effects on physical function, quality of life and symptom reduction. However, the effects on muscle strength are still controversial. The aim of this review was to assess and compare the effects of a...

Poor muscle strength and function in physically inactive childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus despite very mild disease

Rev. bras. reumatol; 56 (6), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective: To compare muscle strength (i.e. lower- and upper-body strength) and function between physically inactive childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus patients (C-SLE) and healthy controls (CTRL). Methods: This was a cross-sectional study and the sample consisted of 19 C-SLE (age be...

Ser físicamente activo modifica los efectos nocivos del sedentarismo sobre marcadores de obesidad y cardiometabólicos en adultos

Rev. méd. Chile; 144 (11), 2016
Background: Sedentary behavior is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and mortality. Aim: To investigate whether the associations between sedentary behavior and cardiometabolic markers differs across physical activity levels. Materials and Methods: Cross sectional study of 314 participants age...

Fenótipo de fragilidade: influência de cada item na determinação da fragilidade em idosos comunitários - Rede Fibra

Resumo O fenótipo de fragilidade é uma ferramenta utilizada para avaliação da fragilidade em idosos, composto pelos itens perda de peso, exaustão, baixo nível de atividade física, fraqueza muscular e lentidão na marcha. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a participação de cada item na determin...

Disminución de la grasa corporal mediante ejercicio físico intermitente de alta intensidad y consejería nutricional en sujetos con sobrepeso u obesidad

Rev. méd. Chile; 144 (10), 2016
Background: The search of efficient exercise alternatives to treat obesity is worthwhile. Aim: To demonstrate the effect of high intensity intermittent exercise on body fat reduction in overweight and obese subjects. Material and Methods: A group of 65 overweight and obese adult subjects (25 men), aged 1...