Publications by authors named "G Migliaccio"
: In this study, the effects of an eight-week exercise and nutrition program on blood lipids, glucose, insulin, insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), leptin, ghrelin, irisin, malondialdehyde (MDA), and Growth Differentiation Factor 15 (GDF15) in overweight women were investigated. : A total of 48 women volunteers participated in this study. The participants were randomly divided into four groups: control (C), exercise (E), nutrition (N), exercise + nutrition (E + N).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMotor skill development is crucial in human growth, evolving with the maturation of the nervous and musculoskeletal systems. Quantifying these skills, especially coordinative abilities, remains challenging. This study aimed to assess the performance of five motor tasks in children and adolescents using high-speed video analysis, providing data for movement and health professionals.
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- Coffee is a popular beverage that can enhance physical performance, and this study explores its effects on cortisol, testosterone, lactic acid, and anaerobic performance in football players.
- Fifteen male players tested caffeinated coffee, decaffeinated coffee (placebo), powdered caffeine, and a powdered placebo in a controlled crossover study, followed by a Wingate test and blood sample analysis.
- Results showed that caffeinated coffee improved anaerobic power, increased cortisol levels, and elevated testosterone, while lactic acid levels were highest in the decaffeinated and placebo groups, indicating the type of caffeine influences performance and hormone absorption.
Macrophage plasticity allows the adoption of distinct functional states in response to environmental cues. While unique transcriptomic profiles define these states, focusing solely on transcription neglects potential long-term effects. The investigation of epigenetic changes can be used to understand how temporary stimuli can result in lasting effects.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: This study examines the potential impact of Ramadan fasting on sleep patterns and physical fitness in under 14 (U14) and under 17 (U17) female handball players.
Methods: For this study, sixty-five female handball players' (U14, = 33 and U17, = 32) sleep habits were assessed before (BR) and during the first (R1) and last weeks (R4) of Ramadan using: the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). Physical ability tests including balance and jumps were conducted throughout these periods.