The “Little Circles Test”(LCT): a dusted-off tool for assessing fine visuomotor function

CR Ilardi, M La Marra, R Amato, A Di Cecca… - Aging Clinical and …, 2023 - Springer
Background The fine visuomotor function is commonly impaired in several neurological
conditions. However, there is a scarcity of reliable neuropsychological tools to assess such a …

Higher general executive functions predicts lower body mass index by mitigating avoidance behaviors

M La Marra, CR Ilardi, I Villano, R Polito… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Background The present study examines the relationship between obesity, executive
functions, and body image in a nonclinical population from southern Italy. Methods General …

The assessment of executive functions to test the integrity of the nigrostriatal network: A pilot study

CR Ilardi, G di Maio, I Villano, G Messina… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder
characterized by motor and non-motor symptoms. The latter mainly include affective, sleep …

[HTML][HTML] Health-Related Quality of Life in Rugby Athletes: The Role of Dietary Supplements and Their Consumption

W Sapuppo, A Monda, D Giacconi, R Gregori Grgič… - Sports, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study investigates dietary supplement use among rugby players and their general
health, focusing on prevalence and underlying motivations. Involving 92 athletes, it …

The Relationship between Executive Functions and Body Weight: Sex as a Moderating Variable

CR Ilardi, A Monda, A Iavarone, S Chieffi, M Casillo… - Behavioral …, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study explores the interplay between executive functions and body weight, examining
both the influence of biological factors, specifically sex, and methodological issues, such as …

Functional Characteristics and Coping Strategies among Rugby Athletes: A Cluster Analysis Approach

W Sapuppo, D Giacconi, V Monda, A Messina… - Journal of Personalized …, 2024 - mdpi.com
The developing domain of mental health in sports has gained much interest, acknowledging
its pivotal role in athlete performance and well-being. The aim of this research is to provide a …

[HTML][HTML] Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: A New Possibility in Obesity Treatment

M La Marra, A Monda, M Monda… - The Open …, 2024 - openneurologyjournal.com
Obesity is a major public health challenge and results from the complex interaction of many
etiopathogenetic factors. However, food-related hedonic stimuli and poor inhibitory control …