Effects of exercise-induced apelin on muscle function and cognitive function in aged mice

Abstract Exercise has profound benefits for brain function in animals and humans. In rodents, voluntary wheel running increases the production of new neurons and upregulates neurotrophin levels in the hippocampus, as well as improving synaptic plasticity, memory function and mood. The underlying cellular mechanisms, however, remain unresolved. Recent research indicates that peripheral organs such as […]

Conditioned media from AICAR-treated skeletal muscle cells increases neuronal differentiation of adult neural progenitor cells

Abstract Exercise has profound benefits for brain function in animals and humans. In rodents, voluntary wheel running increases the production of new neurons and upregulates neurotrophin levels in the hippocampus, as well as improving synaptic plasticity, memory function and mood. The underlying cellular mechanisms, however, remain unresolved. Recent research indicates that peripheral organs such as […]

Exercise-induced AMPK activation is involved in delay of skeletal muscle senescence

Abstract Accumulation of senescent cells leads to aging related phenotypes in various organs. Sarcopenia is a frequently observed aging-related disease, which is associated with the loss of muscle mass and functional disability. Physical activity represents the most critical treatment method for preventing decreased muscle size, mass and strength. However, the underlying mechanism as to how […]

Exercise-induced changes of gene expression in the cerebellum of aged mice.

Abstract Exercise has been prescribed to the elderly based on its effect on increasing muscle strength and protein synthesis that prevent sense of balance and/or cognitive functions. However, a few molecular mechanism researches has been conducted on how the vestibular organs, cerebellum, and hippocampus, which are responsible for the deterioration and balance of spatial learning […]

Landscape of secondary physical education teachers’ professional development in South Korea

Abstract he purpose of this study was to examine the landscape of continuing professional development (CPD) for Korean secondary physical education (PE) teachers. Specifically, teachers’ perceptions of the characteristics of CPD, factors determining the effectiveness of CPD, and outcomes of CPD were examined. Data were collected from online questionnaires (n = 251) and in-depth interviews with secondary […]

Effect of acute intradialytic aerobic and resistance exercise on one-day blood pressure in patients undergoing hemodialysis: a pilot study

Abstract BACKGROUND:Hypertension and intradialytic hypotension are independent risk factors for mortality in hemodialysis patients. We hypothesized that intradialytic exercise would increase blood pressure (BP) during dialysis and decrease it during the postdialytic period. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of acute intradialytic exercise on BP both during dialysis and for 20 hours postdialysis, […]

The association between sedentary behavior, physical activity and hyperuricemia

Abstract A significant discovery was recently made in which participation in physical activity and sedentary behavior, two contrasting lifestyles, was found to be related to the frequency of hyperuricemia diagnosis. The purpose of this study was to identify the association between sedentary behavior and physical activity levels in South Korean men and women diagnosed with […]

Results from South Korea’s 2018 Report Card on physical activity for Children and Youth

Abstract South Korea's 2018 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth is the second comprehensive evaluation of physical activity and the sources of influence based on the 10 core indicators provided by the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance. It will serve as an advocacy tool to promote physical activity among children and youth. Authors […]