Physical activity (PA) is known to maintain and improve neurocognitive health. However,
there is still a poor understanding of the mechanisms by which PA exerts its effects on the …

Background: Pulmonary rehabilitation has become a standard of care for patients with
chronic lung diseases. This document provides a systematic, evidence-based review of the …

In order to characterise the overall clinical picture of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) a better understanding of all relevant comorbidities is required. It is increasingly …

Accurate assessment of the amount and intensity of physical activity in daily life is
considered very important due to the close relationship between physical activity level …

Sleep disorders and various common acute and chronic medical conditions directly or
indirectly affect the quality and quantity of one's sleep or otherwise cause excessive daytime …

Breathing plays a crucial role in shaping perceptual and cognitive processes by regulating
the strength and synchronisation of neural oscillations. Numerous studies have …

Background Several studies have shown an association between chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) and cognitive impairment. These studies have been limited by …

Rationale: Current Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) strategy
recommends the combination of two long-acting bronchodilators of different pharmacologic …

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to review research on psychological characteristics in
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients and to summarize the findings of …

It is now recognised that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a heterogeneous
disease with many systemic features. Cardiovascular, metabolic, musculoskeletal and …