The effect of physical exercise on circulating neurotrophic factors in healthy aged subjects: A meta-analysis and meta-regression
Samira Behrad, Seyed Ashkan Tabibzadeh Dezfuli, Reza Yazdani, Saeed Hayati, Sanaz Mirzayan Shanjani
Abstract
= 0.00; p = 0.10; Q = 8.35), indicating that it positively influences IGF-1 levels. Overall, while physical exercise has a significant effect on BDNF and IGF-1, more research is needed to fully understand its impact on vascular endothelial growth factor and to investigate how individual characteristics may influence exercise outcomes.
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Meta-analysisMeta-regressionMedicinePhysical activityPhysical exerciseRegression analysisInternal medicinePhysical medicine and rehabilitationStatisticsMathematicsStroke Rehabilitation and Recovery