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Relationships between results of an internal and external match load determining method in male, singles badminton players
(Wolters Kluwer, 2019)
The purpose of study was to determine relationships between results of an internal and external match load determining method. Twenty-one players who participated in selected badminton championships during the 2014/2015 ...
Indigenous knowledge, food production and food security in rural Khambashe in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
(Taylor & Francis, 2019)
In the then Ciskei, the apartheid policy of separate development introduced a decentralised industrialisation system. This strategy promoted the establishment of firms and factories in the Bantustans and Homelands (i.e., ...
Consumption of traditional and indigenous foods and their contribution to nutrient intake among children and women in Botswana
(Taylor & Francis, 2019)
In Botswana, traditional diets are gradually being replaced by westernized diets high in energy-dense and nutrient- poor, while micro nutrient deficiencies among the population remain. We determined the consumption of ...
Effect of small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements on growth, psychomotor development, iron status, and morbidity among 6- to 12-mo-old infants in South Africa: a randomized controlled trial
(Oxford Univ Press, 2019)
Background
Evidence on the effect of small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements (SQ-LNSs) on early child growth and development is mixed.
Objective
This study assessed the effect of daily consumption of 2 different ...
Loneliness correlates and associations with health variables in the general population in Indonesia
(BMC, 2019)
Background
Loneliness has been commonly reported in high-income countries, while less is known about loneliness in Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states, in particular in Indonesia.
Objective
The ...
Chronic mild stress induces anhedonic behavior and changes in glutamate release, BDNF trafficking and dendrite morphology only in stress vulnerable rats. The rapid restorative action of ketamine
(Elsevier, 2019)
Depression is a debilitating mental disease, characterized by persistent low mood and anhedonia. Stress represents a major environmental risk factor for depression; the complex interaction of stress with genetic factors ...
Stress and neurovascular coupling: a red flag? The SABPA study
(Karger, 2019)
Neuronal hyperactivity mediates communication between neurons and blood vessels (neurovascular coupling) and increases susceptibility for retinal ganglion
cells functionality. Contrastingly, monoamine depletion and ...
The effect of a serious game on empathy and prejudice of psychology students towards persons with disabilities
(AOSIS, 2019)
Background: Much has been done regarding the promotion of equality in rights in terms of legislation, but persons with disabilities remain marginalised in society. Negative attitudes and prejudice contribute ...
The Na+K+-ATPase inhibitor marinobufagenin and early cardiovascular risk in humans: a review of recent evidence
(Springer, 2019)
Purpose of Review
This review synthesizes recent findings in humans pertaining to the relationships between marinobufagenin (MBG), a steroidal Na+/K+-ATPase inhibitor and salt-sensitivity biomarker, and early cardiovascular ...
Leisure needs as perceived and experienced by deaf adults in the North West Province, South Africa
(Taylor & Francis, 2019)
Deaf people are often victims of marginalization in terms of mainstream activities, including recreation and leisure, resulting in unique leisure needs and experiences. The purpose of this study was to interpret and describe ...