Previous work in younger adults has shown that during small muscle mass exercise, the tolerable degree of neuromuscular impairment at task failure is greater than during large muscle mass exercise. However, no study has compared the neuromuscular …
The ability of nitrate (NO₃⁻)-rich beetroot juice (BJ) to improve exercise depends on training status. However, the mechanisms are understudied. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of acute BJ supplementation on the Special Judo …
Background/aims Electrical stimulation (ES) is used in rehabilitation to enhance circulation and muscle activation, but its effects on vascular function and fatigue compared with voluntary (VOL) exercise remain unclear. This study examined acute and …
This study examined the effects of core training (CMT), inspiratory muscle training (IMT) and their combination (CIT) on strength and endurance of respiratory and core muscles, muscle oxygenation and swimming performance. Twenty-five competitive male …
Cerebral small vessel disease (cSVD) is a common, potentially modifiable cause of poor balance control and falls in older people, but its early effects on balance control are difficult to detect. In this exploratory study, 20 older people with a …
Muscle near-infrared spectroscopy (mNIRS) is widely used to measure skeletal muscle oxygen saturation, named as muscle-specific oxygen saturation (SmO₂) or tissue oxygen saturation (StO₂). The distinction between SmO₂ and the less specific …
Executive functions (EF) are higher-order cognitive processes that support goal-directed behavior, learning, and adaptation. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability (ID) often show EF deficits that affect attention, …
Creativity relies on the dynamic interaction between the default mode (DMN) and frontoparietal control (FPCN) networks, supported by controlled attentional processing and associative strategies. Slow wave activity (SWA: 0.1– 1 Hz) is a critical …
Purpose The prefrontal cortex [PFC] is crucial in controlling food-related impulses. Functional near-infrared spectroscopy [fNIRS] represents a wearable functional neuroimaging technology for measuring PFC activation in real life. Aims of the study …
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a globally prevalent mental health condition, yet its classification remains largely reliant on subjective reports, lacking objective neurobiological biomarkers. This study employed functional near-infrared spectroscopy …
Current evidence demonstrates that patients who suffer from long-term SARS-CoV-2 symptoms [i.e., post-COVID-19 syndrome (PCS)] often present muscle fatigue and dyspnea. This is discussed to be a result of vascular dysfunction and oxidative stress …
Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) undergoing hemodialysis (HD) often exhibit substantial impairments in aerobic capacity and skeletal muscle oxidative function, contributing to physical deconditioning and elevated cardiovascular risk. …
Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) has emerged as a promising technique in motor cognitive neuroscience and has become an important neuroimaging tool for the study of motor cognition. This review synthesizes evidence from fNIRS studies to …
Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Epidemiological studies indicate that women with T1D are at greater risk of CVD compared to men with T1D. The present study sought to …
Background/Objectives: This study evaluated carotid baroreflex sensitivity (cBRS) during graded exercise tests to exhaustion in healthy individuals. It aimed to elucidate whether the augmented blood pressure response during heavy- and …
Objectives: Poor sleep quality is a significant public health challenge, particularly among young adults, and can impede recovery and rehabilitation. However, there is a lack of objective, field-deployable neurophysiological markers for widespread …
Exercise has been shown to support brain health, cognitive function, and increase levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). While BDNF is known to support the central nervous system through improved brain metabolism, vasculature, …
Purpose Systemic hypoxia (SH) and blood flow restriction (BFR) are methods used to improve repeated sprint exercise ability. This study aimed to compare their respective impacts on neuromuscular fatigue etiology of the lower limbs during cycling …
This protocol describes a laboratory-based experimental method for investigating whether exposure to contagious yawning stimuli is associated with measurable changes in subjective and physiological markers of sleepiness. The protocol employs a …
Underground metro cabins rely almost entirely on artificial lighting, which simultaneously provides visual input and circadian cues for passengers. Yet, neurophysiological evidence remains scarce on how time-of-day–specific illuminance and correlated …