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MECANISMOS PERIFÉRICOS inducing neurogenesis, hippocampal function and mental health in children: The role of exercise.
Emerging evidence suggests that exercise leads to an increase in brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in the central nervous system to promote improvement in cognition, anxiety and depression. However, mechanisms whereby exercise has a positive influence on brain, cognition and mental […]
HELENA HEalthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence
Up&Down Ejercicio y salud en niños sanos y con sindrome de Down
PREFIT Assessing FITness in PREschoolers
Summary Physical fitness, particularly cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular strength, are considered a powerful marker of health in children and adolescents. Based on this evidence, the assessment of physical fitness in youth is now considered highly relevant from a clinical and […]
PACO Cycling and walking to school
Abstract Obesity in young people is a serious problem in the society. Low physical activity levels and a high sedentary time unhealthy lifestyles among children and adolescents. To find opportunities where young people might adquire active behaviour is necessary. The […]
Movilidad activa Bikeability
Abstract Cycling for commuting purpose shows relevant health benefits. However, this behaviour is not common among Spanish adolescents because of the lack of safety perception and the low tradition to commute by cycling in Spain. The main aim of this […]
ACTIBATE Activating brown adipose tissue through exercise in young adults: A Randomized controlled trial
Summary The energy expenditure capacity of brown adipose tissue (BAT) makes it an attractive target as a therapy against obesity and type 2 diabetes. BAT activators namely catecholamines, natriuretic peptides and certain myokines, are secreted in response to exercise. ACTIBATE […]
