Acute Effects of Mental Activity on Response of Serum BDNF and IGF-1 Levels in Elite and Novice Chess Players

<i>Background and Objectives:</i> Although the effects of physical exercise on brain functions are well studied, the influence of mental activity is unknown. The aim of this study was to assess the influence of a session of mental activity on brain neurobiological factors in chess player...

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Main Authors: Hamid Arazi, Hanieh Aliakbari, Abbas Asadi, Katsuhiko Suzuki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Medicina
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1010-660X/55/5/189