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How Does Exercise Improve Executive Function During Recovery from Major Depressive Disorder? A Narrative Review

An Integrated Exercise–Neurobiology Model linking exercise prescription with coordinated physiological and neurobiological adaptations that may guide future mechanistic research and precision exercise interventions is proposed.

Advances in the Treatment of Cognitive Impairment in Major Depressive Disorder: Innovations and Research Challenges

The neurobiological basis of cognitive impairment in MDD is explored, key biomarkers associated with these deficits are identified, and their implications for diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic intervention are discussed.

Psychosocial determinants of exercise behavior in Parkinson’s disease: a mini-review

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, characterized by progressive motor and non-motor symptoms that profoundly impact quality of life. Physical exercise has emerged as a promising non-pharmacological intervention with neuroprotective potential, yet adherence rates remain subopt...

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Depression and performance outcomes in athletes - A narrative literature review

Background. Depression is a common mental disorder that may affect athletes as much as the general population, challenging the long-standing assumption that sport protects against it. Aim. To summarize current evidence on the impact of depression on athletic performance outcomes. Material and methods. A narrative revie...

HSOA Journal of Psychiatry, Depression & Anxiety

Evidence regarding the biological mechanisms through which massage therapy may help reduce depressive symptoms is examined, with demonstrated improvements in depressive symptoms like anxiety, sleep quality, and overall psychological well-being following massage therapy.