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 …
There is limited literature on the ability of high-frequency cerebral functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) systems to characterize cerebral autoregulation/cerebrovascular reactivity (CA/CVR) regional disparity than other low-frequency …
Ageing is associated with cognitive decline and increased risk of developing neurodegenerative disease. Repeated passive heating, using hot water immersion (HWI), may improve cognitive performance via improved cerebral oxygenation, but this is yet to …
To determine whether ischaemic preconditioning (IPC) administered prior to an altitude training camp could enhance aerobic fitness and endurance performance in athletes. In a randomized controlled trial, 19 competitive (Tiers 3–5) cross-country (XC) …
While generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is increasingly being designed for humanlike roles to facilitate learning, the extent to which learners perceive GenAI as a real human remains unclear. This study investigated the impact of …
Purpose: This study examined how exercise intensity and pedaling cadence influence the on-transient kinetics of pulmonary oxygen uptake ( V˙O2) and muscle oxygenation in trained cyclists. Specifically, we evaluated responses during transitions to …
The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed face-to-face interactions, as face masks cover facial zones and affect face perception. Preterm birth is associated with altered face perception, which is important in socio-cognitive development. Use of face …
Long COVID (LC) is a multisystem condition that is linked to distinct pathologies including viral persistence, immunological dysfunction, endothelial damage, and mitochondrial dysfunction. To date, limited research has assessed peripheral tissue …
Exercise training in hypoxia enhances physiological adaptations improving exercise performance. However, acute hypoxia generally reduces high-intensity exercise tolerance, limiting its application in sports training. Here, we investigated whether …
This study aimed to compare physiological responses during rowing ergometer exercise at the maximal lactate steady state (MLSS) and 5% above the MLSS (MLSS+5%). Blood lactate concentration (BLC), oxygen uptake (V̇O2) kinetics, heart rate (HR), and …
Hypertension and orthostatic hypotension (OH) are common in older age, with both conditions recognized as risk factors for cardiovascular disease and end organ damage. Cerebral hypoperfusion is postulated to play a role in these adverse effects. For …
Peak oxygen consumption (V_ O2peak) is reduced in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Although cardiovascular and skeletal muscle factors are implicated in the declines of V_ O2peak, few studies have evaluated muscle oxygenation responses …
Idiopathic chilblains (IC) is a localized inflammatory disorder affecting acral areas, with unclear pathophysiology and pathogenesis. This study aimed to investigate the vasomotor, autonomic, and inflammatory responses of adults with (HIC þ ) and …
Different academic disciplines involve different types of knowledge and learning processes, which may be reflected in variation in prefrontal hemodynamic responses during learning. To simulate real learning scenarios, we used multidisciplinary …