[HTML][HTML] The combined influences of exercise, diet and sleep on neuroplasticity

JW Pickersgill, CV Turco, K Ramdeo, RS Rehsi… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's ability to undergo structural and functional adaptations in
response to experience, and this process is associated with learning, memory and …

Physical exercise promotes brain remodeling by regulating epigenetics, neuroplasticity and neurotrophins

J Liang, H Wang, Y Zeng, Y Qu, Q Liu… - Reviews in the …, 2021 - degruyter.com
Exercise has been shown to have beneficial effects on brain functions in humans and
animals. Exercise can improve memory and learning in age-related neurodegenerative …

[HTML][HTML] Immersive virtual reality in stroke patients as a new approach for reducing postural disabilities and falls risk: a case series

I Cortés-Pérez, FA Nieto-Escamez, E Obrero-Gaitán - Brain sciences, 2020 - mdpi.com
Stroke is a neurologic disorder considered the first cause of disability worldwide due to
motor, cognitive, and sensorial sequels. Balance dysfunctions in stroke survivors increase …

Does hand robotic rehabilitation improve motor function by rebalancing interhemispheric connectivity after chronic stroke? Encouraging data from a randomised …

RS Calabro, M Accorinti, B Porcari, L Carioti… - Clinical …, 2019 - Elsevier
Objective The objective of this study was the evaluation of the clinical and
neurophysiological effects of intensive robot-assisted hand therapy compared to intensive …

[HTML][HTML] Relation between EEG measures and upper limb motor recovery in stroke patients: a scoping review

G Milani, A Antonioni, A Baroni, P Malerba, S Straudi - Brain Topography, 2022 - Springer
Current clinical practice does not leverage electroencephalography (EEG) measurements in
stroke patients, despite its potential to contribute to post-stroke recovery predictions. We …

The homeostatic homunculus: rethinking deprivation-triggered reorganisation

D Muret, TR Makin - Current Opinion in Neurobiology, 2021 - Elsevier
Highlights•Homeostatic mechanisms may sustain persistent representation of a missing
hand.•Recent evidence indicates distributed latent activity across the homunculus.• …

[HTML][HTML] Gut microbiota and neuroplasticity

J Murciano-Brea, M Garcia-Montes, S Geuna… - Cells, 2021 - mdpi.com
The accumulating evidence linking bacteria in the gut and neurons in the brain (the
microbiota–gut–brain axis) has led to a paradigm shift in the neurosciences. Understanding …

[HTML][HTML] Effectiveness of virtual reality in the rehabilitation of motor function of patients with subacute stroke: a meta-analysis

Q Peng, L Yin, Y Cao - Frontiers in Neurology, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Stroke is a major cause of death and disability in adults. Conventional therapy (CT) has
limited effectiveness, and therefore, various virtual reality (VR) rehabilitation programs have …

[HTML][HTML] Bedside to bench: the outlook for psychedelic research

VP Acero, ES Cribas, KD Browne, O Rivellini… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
There has recently been a resurgence of interest in psychedelic compounds based on
studies demonstrating their potential therapeutic applications in treating post-traumatic …

[HTML][HTML] Is two better than one? Muscle vibration plus robotic rehabilitation to improve upper limb spasticity and function: A pilot randomized controlled trial

RS Calabro, A Naro, M Russo, D Milardi, A Leo… - PloS one, 2017 - journals.plos.org
Even though robotic rehabilitation is very useful to improve motor function, there is no
conclusive evidence on its role in reducing post-stroke spasticity. Focal muscle vibration …