Does Ramadan Fasting Adversely Affect Cognitive Function in Young Females?

We examined the effects of Ramadan fasting on cognitive function in 17 female athletes. Data were obtained from participants of two fasting (n=9) and nonfasting (n=8) groups at three periods of the study (before Ramadan, at the third week in Ramadan, and after Ramadan). Digit span test (DST) and Str...

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Main Authors: Mahboubeh Ghayour Najafabadi, Laya Rahbar Nikoukar, Amir Memari, Hamed Ekhtiari, Sara Beygi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Scientifica
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/432428