Inducing Physical Inactivity in Mice: Preventing Climbing and Reducing Cage Size Negatively Affect Physical Fitness and Body Composition

Inducing Physical Inactivity in Mice: Preventing Climbing and Reducing Cage Size Negatively Affect Physical Fitness and Body Composition

Physical inactivity has emerged as an important and risk factor for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, independent of levels of exercise engagement. Moreover, inactivity is associated with poor brain functioning. However, little data on the effects of physical inactivity on the brain is availabl...

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Main Authors: Peter Roemers, Yasmin Hulst, Steffen van Heijningen, Gertjan van Dijk, Marieke J. G. van Heuvelen, Peter P. De Deyn, Eddy A. van der Zee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience
Subjects:
physical inactivity
sedentary behavior
rodent
climbing
cage size reduction
body composition
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fnbeh.2019.00221/full

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