The aim of this review was to develop an empirically supported cognitive behavioural model
of compulsive exercise within the context of the eating disorders. A systematic review of the …

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with a
complex symptomatology, and core symptoms as well as functional impairment often persist …

Regular treadmill running during adolescence improves learning and memory in rats.
During adolescence, the baseline level of stress is thought to be greater than during other …

Running wheels are commonly employed to measure rodent physical activity in a variety of
contexts, including studies of energy balance and obesity. There is no consensus on the …

It is widely accepted that lifestyle plays a crucial role on the quality of life in individuals,
particularly in western societies where poor diet is correlated to alterations in behavior and …

Recent findings in epigenetics shed new light on the regulation of gene expression in the
central nervous system (CNS) during stress. The most frequently studied epigenetic …

The vast majority of drugs entering human trials fail. This problem (called “attrition”) is widely
recognized as a public health crisis, and has been discussed openly for the last two …

The manner in which laboratory rodents are housed is driven by economics (minimal use of
space and resources), ergonomics (ease of handling and visibility of animals), hygiene, and …

There is growing evidence that the preconceptual lifestyle and other environmental
exposures of a father can significantly alter the physiological and behavioral phenotypes of …

Several studies investigated the effect of physical exercise on emotional behaviors in
rodents; resulting findings however remain controversial. Despite the accepted notion that …