Short playful interactions improve executive functions in children by Daniela Yaffe, Limor Shtoots, Omer Kochav Isakow, Yuval Daniel, Omer Reuveni, Shoshi Keisari, Yulia Golland

“…This study examined the effect of a short playful interaction compared to a physical control activity on children’s EF performance and mood. …”
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Efficacy of the power centering for seniors intervention on physical functional performance in older community-dwelling adults: a secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial by Roland Rössler, Mathias Birrer, Aaron Haslbauer, Jay Goldfarb, Anton De Spiegeleer, Irene Härdi, Reto W. Kressig

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Therapeutic Effects of Slow Deep Breathing on Cardiopulmonary Function, Physical Performance, Biochemical Parameters, and Stress in Older Adult Patients with Long COVID in Phayao, Thailand by Tichanon Promsrisuk, Arunrat Srithawong, Ratchaniporn Kongsui, Napatr Sriraksa, Sitthisak Thongrong, Chiraphat Kloypan, Nattha Muangritdech, Kit Khunkitti, Thanakorn Thanawat, Petcharaporn Chachvarat

“…Background Long coronavirus disease (COVID) poses significant challenges for older adult patients, affecting their cardiopulmonary function and overall well-being. This study aimed to investigate the effects of slow deep breathing exercises on cardiopulmonary function, physical performance, biochemical markers, oxidative stress, and stress levels in older adult patients with long COVID. …”
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Effects of Off-Season Heavy-Load Resistance Training on Lower Limb Mechanical Muscle Function and Physical Performance in Elite Female Team Handball Players by Bjørn Fristrup, Peter Krustrup, Anders Kløve Petz, Jesper Bencke, Mette K. Zebis, Per Aagaard

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FUNCTIONAL TRAINING AS PHYSICAL PREPARATION METHOD IN THE PERFORMANCE OF CHESS PLAYER AGED 6 TO 12 FROM THE PEGASO CLUB OF THE CITY OF TLAPA DE COMONFORT, GUERRERO by Arellano Hernández Axel, Ruizesparza Flores Betsabé

“…This study aims to observe the improvement in players' performance through functional training, which consists of weekly sessions adapted to the requirements of each player and obtain the progress results. …”
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Subcutaneous adipose tissue-secreted proteins as endocrine regulators of physical and cognitive function in older adults by Cheehoon Ahn, Ian Tamburini, James A. Sanford, Mingqi Zhou, Farah Gamie, Reichelle X. Yeo, Carlos H. Viesi, Maria Pino, Katie L. Whytock, Lauren E. Oberlin, Theresa Mau, Joshua N. Adkins, Jamie N. Justice, Ashlee N. Wood, Zana M. Ross, Paul.D. Piehowski, Chelsea M. Hutchinson Bunch, Kirk I. Erickson, Frederico G.S. Toledo, Nancy E. Lane, Peggy M. Cawthon, Anne B. Newman, Stephen B. Kritchevsky, Steven R. Cummings, Bret H. Goodpaster, Erin E. Kershaw, Marcus M. Seldin, Lauren M. Sparks

“…Here, leveraging ASAT transcriptomics and explant-conditioned media proteomics from participants in the Study of Muscle, Mobility and Aging (SOMMA; age ≥70 years, n = 229), we identified ASAT gene clusters and secreted proteins strongly associated with comprehensive assessments of physical and cognitive function in older adults. ASAT inflammation and secreted immunoglobulins were identified as key signatures of aging-associated physical and cognitive performance limitations. …”
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Intermuscular Adipose Tissue Is Muscle Specific and Associated with Poor Functional Performance by Lori J. Tuttle, David R. Sinacore, Michael J. Mueller

“…Methods. 10 healthy obese people, 11 with type 2 diabetes, 24 with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy, had assessments of muscle morphology, physical function and muscle performance. Results. …”
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Impact of a 20-Week Resistance Training Program on the Force–Velocity Profile in Novice Lifters Using Isokinetic Two-Point Testing by Joffrey Drigny, Nicolas Pamart, Hélène Azambourg, Marion Remilly, Emmanuel Reboursière, Antoine Gauthier, Amir Hodzic

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The role of maximal inspiratory pressure on functional performance in adults with heart failure by Rohan V. Shah, Lawrence P. Cahalin, Jacob M. Haus, Kelly Allsup, Amanda Delligatti, Cody Wolf, Erica R. Checko (Scioli), Jayashri R. Aragam, Daniel J. Gottlieb, Thomas D. Byard, Daniel E. Forman

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Cognitive Outcomes and Functional Performance for Patients After Open Heart Surgery by Mona A. Hassenien, Sahar Y Mohammad, Dalia A. Ameen

“…Besides, the everyday functional performance includes toileting, feeding, dressing, grooming, physical ambulation, and bathing). …”
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Leukocyte Telomere Length and Cognitive Function in Older Adults by Emily Frith, Paul D. Loprinzi

“…Average telomere length was recorded, with two to three assays performed to control for individual variability. The DSST (Digit Symbol Substitution Test) was used to assess participant executive cognitive functioning tasks of pairing and free recall. …”
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High SERS performance of functionalized carbon dots in the detection of dye contaminants by Yanqiu Yang, Lingru Kong, Yong Ding, Lixin Xia, Shuo Cao, Peng Song

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Handgrip Strength as an Indicator of Overall Strength and Functional Performance—Systematic Review by Piotr Szaflik, Hanna Zadoń, Robert Michnik, Katarzyna Nowakowska-Lipiec

“…Therefore, caution should be exercised when using hand grip strength as the sole measure of overall strength and functional performance.…”
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Physical measures of physical functioning as prognostic factors in predicting outcomes for neck and thoracic pain: Protocol for a systematic review. by Rabea Begum, Alison Rushton, Alaa El Chamaa, David Walton, Paul Parikh

“…Knowledge of physical measures of physical functioning as prognostic factors can enhance patient-centered care and aid decision-making. …”
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Trail Running vs. Adequate Physical Activity on Physical Fitness, Vascular Function, and Cognition in Middle-Aged Office Workers by Siraprapa Panthong, Supawit Ittinirundorn, Wirungrong Nualpech, Kanokporn Leelartapin, Hirofumi Tanaka, Daroonwan Suksom

“…Aim: To evaluate a variety of health-related physical fitness, peripheral and cerebral vascular function, and cognition of middle-aged male office workers who had been regularly performing adequate physical activity or trail running. …”
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The Best DFT Functional Is the Ensemble of Functionals by Yuting Rui, Yuxinxin Chen, Elena Ivanova, Vignesh Balaji Kumar, Szymon Śmiga, Ireneusz Grabowski, Pavlo O. Dral

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Role of visual function and performance of activities of daily living in cognitive function in patients with mild cognitive impairment: a cross-sectional study by Chunhui Zhou, Ganfeng Yang, Marc Theeboom, Hua Yang, Ruiting Zhu, Zijian Zhou, Dong Zhu

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Functional Status in Elderly Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Systematic Review Evaluating Physical Function, Frailty, and Cognitive Impairment as Predictors of Post-Transplant Outc... by Hachem Araji, Yazan A. Al-Ajlouni, Jana Nusier, Walid Sange, Elie El-Charabaty, Suzanne El-Sayegh

“…Results: Seven studies met the inclusion criteria. Five explored physical functionality, demonstrating that better pre-transplant physical performance predicts enhanced survival. …”
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Use of art as therapeutic intervention for enhancement of hand function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A pilot study by Sayali Khedekar, Apurv P Shimpi, Ashok Shyam, Parag Sancheti

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Physiological criteria of functional fitness and determinants of physical work capacity of highly skilled wrestlers by Oleksandr Pryimakov, Sergii Iermakov, Jerzy Eider, Stanislav Prysiazhniuk, Natalija Mazurok

“…Instrumental research methods were used to record indices of functional fitness (FF) and physical work capacity of wrestlers while performing a specialized test with throws of a partner and a block of testing physical loads on a bicycle ergometer. …”
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