The overview of cortisol physiology, action and pathology is achieved in relation to the
hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis alteration by laboratory investigation. The …

Diurnal variation of sports performance usually peaks in the late afternoon, coinciding with
increased body temperature. This circadian pattern of performance may be explained by the …

Successful training must involve overload, but also must avoid the combination of excessive
overload plus inadequate recovery. Athletes can experience short-term performance …

Exercise represents a potent physiological stimulus upon the hypothalamo-pituitary adrenal
(HPA) axis. Two major factors modulate the HPA axis response to exercise: intensity and …

Neurodegenerative diseases are a group of pathologies that cause severe disability due to
motor and cognitive limitations. In particular, cognitive impairment is a growing health and …

Objective: To determine if massage therapy increased serum insulin and insulin-like growth
factor-1 (IGF-1) in preterm neonates. Study Design: Forty-two preterm neonates who …

This article reviews the benefits of corticosteroid, viscosupplementation, platelet-rich plasma,
and autologous mesenchymal stem cell injections for the treatment of patients with knee …

Glucocorticoids, such as cortisol, are steroid hormones produced by the zona fasciculata of
the adrenal cortex in the adrenal gland. These hormones play vital roles in the body's …

The aims of the current study were to examine the relationships between heart rate
variability (HRV), salivary cortisol, sleep duration and training in young athletes. Eight …

Background Poor daily life physical activities among older people were related to
depressive mood especially memory loss. In addition to that, the change in physical ability is …