the effect of protein supplementation on athletic performance and hormonal changes was examined in 32 experienced collegiate strength/power athletes participating in a 12-week resistance training program. method: subjects were randomly assigned to either a protein supplement (pr; n = 22) or a placebo (pl; n = 10) group. during each testing session subjects were assessed for strength (one repet...

abstract introduction: since balance maintenance is one of the indices of determining independence in older people, identifying factors that have some effects on it appears to be an interesting research issue. the aim of this study was to compare the effects of aquatic training; mental training and concurrent training (both aquatic and mental training) on balance in normal elderly males. materi...

Abstract Introduction A late bedtime is one of the most common characteristics sleep habits in modern society. This also case for schoolchildren, with negative consequences their academic performance. Light exposure at night, particularly blue wavelength light, was thought to delay bedtime, and melatonin suppression via light considered be mechanisms responsible delayed phase. Methods In curren...

hepatitis b, as a chronic disorder that may be associated with several psychiatric disorders, such as depression, and decrease quality of life of affected patients. one of the most important consequences of psychiatric problems is reduced patient compliance with prolonged therapeutic regimens. psychotherapy, such as solution– focused therapy, may help these patients to resolve psychiatric probl...

Exposure therapy is widely empirically supported as a treatment for anxiety disorders, but clinically significant response rates hover around 50%. This study explores strategies consolidating the exposure memory way of improving efficacy. Between-session mental rehearsal learning was examined enhancing effects therapy. Sixty-two spider-fearful individuals completed baseline questionnaires and b...