Effects of meditation and mind-body exercise on brain-derived neurotrophic factor: A literature review of human experimental studies

This paper provides a literature review of current studies investigating the effects of meditation and mind-body exercise on peripheral concentrations of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), an important mediator of the neuroplasticity of the central nervous system and cognitive function. A lit...

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Main Authors: Tongjian You, Elisa F. Ogawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2020-03-01
Series:Sports Medicine and Health Science
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666337620300056