Background & objectives: Physical activity is one of the several factors which stimulate the secretion of growth and nerve growth factors in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of 12 weeks of Pilates training and ginger consumption on serum level of BDNF and TNF-α in women with MS. Methods: Forty women with MS were randomly select...

the present study sought to investigate the impact of using mind-mapping technique instruction on female elementary efl learners reading comprehension; it also investigated their attitudes towards using mind-mapping technique as a tool to improve their reading comprehension. this study followed a quasi-experimental design with two intact groups as experimental, and control groups. the participa...

 Background: This study was to examine the effects of endurance training and omega-3 supplementation in brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in the male adult rat hippocampus.  Methods: Twenty eight Wistar rats were divided into four equal groups: control, exercise, diet, and exercise with diet Animals in the exercise group received 8 weeks of endurance training and animals in the d...

Introduction: Diabetic neuropathy is one of the most common complications of diabetic microvascular. Hence, the present study intended to compare the effect of two protocols of aerobic and resistance exercises on balance and neuron growth factor in men with diabetic neuropathy. Methods: In this experimental study, being diagnosed with neuropathy by a proficient physician, the patients were div...

Introduction:Regular exercise training inhibits tumor growth and prevents cardiomyopathy in breast cancer patients by activating signaling pathways leading to changes in gene expression. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of 10 weeks of continuous aerobic training on tumor volume and expression of IGF-1, Akt, mTORC1 genes in the myocardium of mice with breast cancer...

Background and Aims:Fatty liver is one of the increasing diseases in Iran and the world, and for this reason, it is necessary and useful to find a solution to treat or prevent its progress.Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of probiotic consumption and intense intermittent exercise on liver enzymes in male rats with steatosis.Research method:In this experimental stud...

Background: Exercise is considered as the important treatment in diabetic patients and the process of angiogenesis in diabetes can be affected by exercise. The purpose was to investigate the effect of 6 weeks of endurance training in the form of treadmill running on VEGF levels in cardiac muscle of diabetic rats. Materials and Methods: 24 male Wistar rats weighing 245±9.4 g and 8 weeks old wer...