| Title |
Exercise as a Positive Modulator of Brain Function
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Molecular Neurobiology, May 2017
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| DOI | 10.1007/s12035-017-0516-4 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Karim A. Alkadhi |
| Abstract |
Various forms of exercise have been shown to prevent, restore, or ameliorate a variety of brain disorders including dementias, Parkinson's disease, chronic stress, thyroid disorders, and sleep deprivation, some of which are discussed here. In this review, the effects on brain function of various forms of exercise and exercise mimetics in humans and animal experiments are compared and discussed. Possible mechanisms of the beneficial effects of exercise including the role of neurotrophic factors and others are also discussed. |
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 28 | 29% |
| Colombia | 3 | 3% |
| Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of | 3 | 3% |
| Mexico | 3 | 3% |
| Chile | 2 | 2% |
| United States | 2 | 2% |
| Germany | 1 | 1% |
| Thailand | 1 | 1% |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | 1% |
| Other | 3 | 3% |
| Unknown | 49 | 51% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 79 | 82% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 13 | 14% |
| Scientists | 3 | 3% |
| Science communicators (journalists, bloggers, editors) | 1 | 1% |
Mendeley readers
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 207 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Bachelor | 26 | 13% |
| Student > Master | 24 | 12% |
| Researcher | 21 | 10% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 21 | 10% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 15 | 7% |
| Other | 35 | 17% |
| Unknown | 65 | 31% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Neuroscience | 30 | 14% |
| Psychology | 19 | 9% |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 18 | 9% |
| Sports and Recreations | 17 | 8% |
| Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 16 | 8% |
| Other | 32 | 15% |
| Unknown | 75 | 36% |
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