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Andrea Buscemi
Italian Center Studies of Osteopathy, Department of Research, 95100 Catania, Italy

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Journal article
Published: 08 May 2021 in Behavioral Sciences
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Bipedal walking is a composite task requiring integration of many control circuitries in the brain and spinal cord. The present study was carried out to verify whether an increase in blood lactate, such as that associated with a high intensity exercise, is able to significantly modify the qualitative and/or quantitative aspects of human walking. Eighteen healthy physically male participants, aged between 20 and 24 years (M = 21.8, SD = 1.22), were recruited for the study. For this purpose, the experimental protocol included the measure of blood lactate levels with the aim of assessing possible relations between lactate blood values and different aspect of walking after an exhaustive exercise. An exhaustive exercise was associated with a strong increase of blood lactate levels and produced a significant worsening in the ability to maintain the bipodalic upright posture as well as the fluidity of walking. Our results suggest that exhausting bouts impose greater challenges on postural control.

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Marinella Coco; Donatella Di Corrado; Francesco Cirillo; Chiara Iacono; Vincenzo Perciavalle; Andrea Buscemi. Effects of General Fatigue Induced by Exhaustive Exercise on Posture and Gait Stability of Healthy Young Men. Behavioral Sciences 2021, 11, 72 .

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Marinella Coco, Donatella Di Corrado, Francesco Cirillo, Chiara Iacono, Vincenzo Perciavalle, Andrea Buscemi. Effects of General Fatigue Induced by Exhaustive Exercise on Posture and Gait Stability of Healthy Young Men. Behavioral Sciences. 2021; 11 (5):72.

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Marinella Coco; Donatella Di Corrado; Francesco Cirillo; Chiara Iacono; Vincenzo Perciavalle; Andrea Buscemi. 2021. "Effects of General Fatigue Induced by Exhaustive Exercise on Posture and Gait Stability of Healthy Young Men." Behavioral Sciences 11, no. 5: 72.

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Published: 23 April 2021 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Sport performance is characterized by competitive stressful conditions that elicit emotional states. The purpose of the study was to examine whether stress mediated the relationship between mood states and performance. Thirty-two elite canoe polo players from four different Italian teams (16 senior males and 16 senior females), aged between 29 and 38 years old (M = 32.3, SD = 2.71), participated in the study. Measures included level of psychological stress, six mood dimensions, and performance outcome. We also detected the digit ratio—the lower second-to-fourth digit length (2D:4D) ratio—as it was demonstrated to be correlated to high sports performance. The assessment took place one day before the first game of the national competition “ITALY CUP”. Male athletes reported lower scores on dysfunctional emotion-related states and on 2D:4D ratio than female athletes. The results of the mediation analysis showed that psychological stress plays a mediating role between moods and performance. Overall, given the limited literature, the findings supported an integrative approach to the study of the linkage between emotion and action in canoe polo.

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Donatella Di Corrado; Andrea Buscemi; Paola Magnano; Nelson Maldonato; Matej Tusak; Marinella Coco. Mood States and Performance in Elite Canoe Polo Players: The Mediating Role of Stress. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 4494 .

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Donatella Di Corrado, Andrea Buscemi, Paola Magnano, Nelson Maldonato, Matej Tusak, Marinella Coco. Mood States and Performance in Elite Canoe Polo Players: The Mediating Role of Stress. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (9):4494.

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Donatella Di Corrado; Andrea Buscemi; Paola Magnano; Nelson Maldonato; Matej Tusak; Marinella Coco. 2021. "Mood States and Performance in Elite Canoe Polo Players: The Mediating Role of Stress." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 9: 4494.

Review
Published: 04 December 2020 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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The present review aims to examine the effects of high blood lactate levels in healthy adult humans, for instance, after a period of exhaustive exercise, on the functioning of the cerebral cortex. In some of the examined studies, high blood lactate levels were obtained not only through exhaustive exercise but also with an intravenous infusion of lactate while the subject was immobile. This allowed us to exclude the possibility that the observed post-exercise effects were nonspecific (e.g., cortical changes in temperature, acidity, etc.). We observed that, in both experimental conditions, high levels of blood lactate are associated with a worsening of important cognitive domains such as attention or working memory or stress, without gender differences. Moreover, in both experimental conditions, high levels of blood lactate are associated with an improvement of the primary motor area (M1) excitability. Outside the frontal lobe, the use of visual evoked potentials and somatosensory evoked potentials allowed us to observe, in the occipital and parietal lobe respectively, that high levels of blood lactate are associated with an amplitude’s increase and a latency’s reduction of the early components of the evoked responses. In conclusion, significant increases of blood lactate levels could exercise a double-action in the central nervous system (CNS), with a protecting role on primary cortical areas (such as M1, primary visual area, or primary somatosensory cortex), while reducing the efficiency of adjacent regions, such as the supplementary motor area (SMA) or prefrontal cortex. These observations are compatible with the possibility that lactate works in the brain not only as an energy substrate or an angiogenetic factor but also as a true neuromodulator, which can protect from stress. In this review, we will discuss the mechanisms and effects of lactic acid products produced during an anaerobic exercise lactate, focusing on their action at the level of the central nervous system with particular attention to the primary motor, the somatosensory evoked potentials, and the occipital and parietal lobe.

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Marinella Coco; Andrea Buscemi; Tiziana Ramaci; Matej Tusak; Donatella Di Corrado; Vincenzo Perciavalle; Grazia Maugeri; Valentina Perciavalle; Giuseppe Musumeci. Influences of Blood Lactate Levels on Cognitive Domains and Physical Health during a Sports Stress. Brief Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 9043 .

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Marinella Coco, Andrea Buscemi, Tiziana Ramaci, Matej Tusak, Donatella Di Corrado, Vincenzo Perciavalle, Grazia Maugeri, Valentina Perciavalle, Giuseppe Musumeci. Influences of Blood Lactate Levels on Cognitive Domains and Physical Health during a Sports Stress. Brief Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (23):9043.

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Marinella Coco; Andrea Buscemi; Tiziana Ramaci; Matej Tusak; Donatella Di Corrado; Vincenzo Perciavalle; Grazia Maugeri; Valentina Perciavalle; Giuseppe Musumeci. 2020. "Influences of Blood Lactate Levels on Cognitive Domains and Physical Health during a Sports Stress. Brief Review." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 23: 9043.

Journal article
Published: 02 October 2020 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Background: It has recently been noticed that the quantity of stress affects postural stability in young women. The study was conducted with the goal of investigating whether increased stress may damagingly effect posture control in 90 young men (71 right-handed and 19 left-handed) while maintaining an upright bipedal posture, while keeping their eyes open or closed. Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) was administered and changes in free cortisol levels were monitored (Cortisol Awakening Response, CAR) in order to evaluate the amount of stress present during awakening, while the Profile of Mood States (POMS) was used to estimate distress on the whole. Posture control was evaluated with the use of a force platform, which, while computing a confidence ellipse area of 95%, was engaged by the Center of Pressure through five stability stations and was sustained for a minimum of 52 s, with and without visual input. Another goal of the experiment was to find out whether or not cortisol increases in CAR were linked with rises of blood lactate levels. Results: CAR, PSS and POMS were found to be extensively related. Furthermore, it has been observed that increases in salivary cortisol in CAR are associated with small but significant increases in blood lactate levels. As expected, stress levels did affect postural stability. Conclusions: The results of the present study confirm that the level of stress can influence postural stability, and that this influence is principally obvious when visual information is not used in postural control.

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Marinella Coco; Andrea Buscemi; Emanuele Pennisi; Paolo Cavallari; Giacomo Papotto; Giulio Maria Federico Papotto; Vincenzo Perciavalle; Donatella Di Corrado; Valentina Perciavalle. Postural Control and Stress Exposure in Young Men: Changes in Cortisol Awakening Response and Blood Lactate. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 7222 .

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Marinella Coco, Andrea Buscemi, Emanuele Pennisi, Paolo Cavallari, Giacomo Papotto, Giulio Maria Federico Papotto, Vincenzo Perciavalle, Donatella Di Corrado, Valentina Perciavalle. Postural Control and Stress Exposure in Young Men: Changes in Cortisol Awakening Response and Blood Lactate. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (19):7222.

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Marinella Coco; Andrea Buscemi; Emanuele Pennisi; Paolo Cavallari; Giacomo Papotto; Giulio Maria Federico Papotto; Vincenzo Perciavalle; Donatella Di Corrado; Valentina Perciavalle. 2020. "Postural Control and Stress Exposure in Young Men: Changes in Cortisol Awakening Response and Blood Lactate." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 19: 7222.

Journal article
Published: 19 August 2020 in Sustainability
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Yoga techniques are increasingly popular all over the world. This discipline provides benefits both in relation to particular psychological disorders, such as anxiety disorders or those related to stress, but also in relation to certain clinical frameworks that involve significant life changes of people. Some studies have shown that this practice brings relevant benefits regarding cognitive functions such as memory and attention. The aim of this study was to verify, in women over 40 years of age, whether the practice of yoga can positively affect self-esteem, anxiety control, and body image. It was also intended to verify whether the potential beneficial effects of yoga are influenced by the personality’s profile of the individual who practices it. Results demonstrated comparable data on a high level of well-being and psychophysical balance for all samples involved. These results, therefore, confirm that the constantly practiced yogic technique affects the lifestyle of the subject by promoting the learning of effective methods for physical health and well-being.

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Marinella Coco; Andrea Buscemi; Elisabetta Sagone; Monica Pellerone; Tiziana Ramaci; Martina Marchese; Vincenzo Perciavalle; Valentina Perciavalle; Giuseppe Musumeci. Effects of Yoga Practice on Personality, Body Image and Lactate. Pilot Study on a Group of Women from 40 Years. Sustainability 2020, 12, 6719 .

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Marinella Coco, Andrea Buscemi, Elisabetta Sagone, Monica Pellerone, Tiziana Ramaci, Martina Marchese, Vincenzo Perciavalle, Valentina Perciavalle, Giuseppe Musumeci. Effects of Yoga Practice on Personality, Body Image and Lactate. Pilot Study on a Group of Women from 40 Years. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (17):6719.

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Marinella Coco; Andrea Buscemi; Elisabetta Sagone; Monica Pellerone; Tiziana Ramaci; Martina Marchese; Vincenzo Perciavalle; Valentina Perciavalle; Giuseppe Musumeci. 2020. "Effects of Yoga Practice on Personality, Body Image and Lactate. Pilot Study on a Group of Women from 40 Years." Sustainability 12, no. 17: 6719.

Journal article
Published: 31 January 2020 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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The present study examined the effects of an exhaustive exercise on executive functions by using the Stroop Color Word Test (SCWT), Trail Making Test (TMT), A and B, and simple Reaction Time (RT). Thirty adults agreed to participate; 15 participants had a mean age of 24.7 years ± 3.2 Standard Deviation (SD, Standard Deviation) (group YOUNG), while the remaining 15 had a mean age of 58.9 years ± 2.6 SD (group OLD). Each subject performed the cognitive tasks at rest and blood lactate was measured (pre); each subject executed the acute exhaustive exercise and, immediately after the conclusion, executed the cognitive tasks and blood lactate was again measured (end). Cognitive tests were repeated and blood lactate measured 15 min after its conclusion of the exhaustive exercise (post). We observed: (1) a significant positive correlation between blood lactate levels and RT levels; (2) a significant negative relationship between levels of blood lactate and the SCWT mean score; (3) no significant correlation between blood lactate levels and TMT scores (time and errors), both A and B; (4) variations in blood lactate levels, due to exhaustive exercise, and parallel deterioration in the execution of RT and SCWT are significantly more pronounced in the group YOUNG than in the group OLD. The present study supports the possibility that high levels of blood lactate induced by an exhaustive exercise could adversely affect the executive functions pertaining to the prefrontal cortex.

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Marinella Coco; Andrea Buscemi; Claudia Savia Guerrera; Donatella Di Corrado; Paolo Cavallari; Agata Zappalà; Santo Di Nuovo; Rosalba Parenti; Tiziana Maci; Grazia Razza; Maria Cristina Petralia; Vincenzo Perciavalle; Valentina Perciavalle. Effects of a Bout of Intense Exercise on Some Executive Functions. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 898 .

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Marinella Coco, Andrea Buscemi, Claudia Savia Guerrera, Donatella Di Corrado, Paolo Cavallari, Agata Zappalà, Santo Di Nuovo, Rosalba Parenti, Tiziana Maci, Grazia Razza, Maria Cristina Petralia, Vincenzo Perciavalle, Valentina Perciavalle. Effects of a Bout of Intense Exercise on Some Executive Functions. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (3):898.

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Marinella Coco; Andrea Buscemi; Claudia Savia Guerrera; Donatella Di Corrado; Paolo Cavallari; Agata Zappalà; Santo Di Nuovo; Rosalba Parenti; Tiziana Maci; Grazia Razza; Maria Cristina Petralia; Vincenzo Perciavalle; Valentina Perciavalle. 2020. "Effects of a Bout of Intense Exercise on Some Executive Functions." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 3: 898.

Journal article
Published: 05 December 2019 in Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine
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BackgroundMilton Erickson was the first to introduce hypnosis as a form of therapy during the post-war period. Numerous studies have evaluated the effects of hypnosis on memory, focusing principally on post-hypnotic amnesia, post-hypnotic hypermnesia, faux memories and learning growth.The aim of the present study was to determine if hypnosis can influence visual-spatial memory by increasing its performance and learning; to do this, we chose to utilise the Corsi Test (backward and forward).MethodsThree hundred second-year students enrolled in the psychology faculty at the University of Catania were informed of the research and its modalities, and an e-mail was sent to inquire if they wanted to participate in the experiment.Seventy female students took part in the research; 10 were excluded because they presented a high risk of being influenced under hypnosis.The 60 subjects in the research sample were randomly divided into two groups: the Experimental Group and Control Group.The protocol prescribed administration of the Corsi Test at Time 0 (start) followed by a resting phase of 30 min. The hypnotic state was subsequently introduced, and the Corsi Test was administered again.ResultsThe results of the Corsi Test for the Experimental Group showed statistically significant results (pConclusionsThese results led us to believe that hypnosis has the capacity to induce a nervous plasticity that supports learning of visual-spatial memory.

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Coco Marinella; Ramaci Tiziana; Viola Giuseppe; Guglielmino Antonino; Giulia Di Gregorio; Buscemi Andrea. Hypnosis and learning: Pilot study on a group of students. Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine 2019, 17, 1 .

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Coco Marinella, Ramaci Tiziana, Viola Giuseppe, Guglielmino Antonino, Giulia Di Gregorio, Buscemi Andrea. Hypnosis and learning: Pilot study on a group of students. Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine. 2019; 17 (2):1.

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Coco Marinella; Ramaci Tiziana; Viola Giuseppe; Guglielmino Antonino; Giulia Di Gregorio; Buscemi Andrea. 2019. "Hypnosis and learning: Pilot study on a group of students." Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine 17, no. 2: 1.

Journal article
Published: 23 August 2019 in Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine
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BackgroundThis randomized controlled pilot study evaluated the efficacy of osteopathic treatment in patients with moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) assessed using spirometry, COPD Assessment Test (CAT) and six minutes walking test (6MWT). The main goals were to improve the quality of life of patients with stable moderate-to-severe COPD, and to revise the parameters of the assessment tests, such as spirometry and 6MWT.MethodsThe study comprised several phases and patients were divided into two groups: group A (controls) received conventional pharmacological treatment with Indacaterol–Glycopyrronium and, while group B (OMT group) received both traditional therapy and osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) at different stages of the study. The osteopathic approach focused on maxillary sinus, vertebral-pleural ligaments, phrenic nerves, ribs, pleura, lungs, bronchi, subclavian muscles, and trapezoid and conoid ligaments.ResultsOverall, 32 patients were randomized and treated. Patients of the OMT group got better improvements in all tests compared to the control group: spirometry: FVC (pConclusionsThe results showed that the patients with COPD who received the conventional pharmacological treatment in association with the OMT therapy demonstrated a good response to the osteopathic treatment, thus leading to significant improvements in their health and wellbeing, and a better daily functioning.

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Andrea Buscemi; Vincenzo Pennisi; Alessandro Rapisarda; Alfio Pennisi; Marinella Coco. Efficacy of osteopathic treatment in patients with stable moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized controlled pilot study. Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine 2019, 17, 1 .

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Andrea Buscemi, Vincenzo Pennisi, Alessandro Rapisarda, Alfio Pennisi, Marinella Coco. Efficacy of osteopathic treatment in patients with stable moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized controlled pilot study. Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine. 2019; 17 (1):1.

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Andrea Buscemi; Vincenzo Pennisi; Alessandro Rapisarda; Alfio Pennisi; Marinella Coco. 2019. "Efficacy of osteopathic treatment in patients with stable moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized controlled pilot study." Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine 17, no. 1: 1.

Journal article
Published: 29 May 2019 in Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine
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It has previously been demonstrated that physiological mechanisms are involved in muscle pain and fatigue, as the nociceptive afferents of the fascial system are able to modulate the afferent response of the central nervous system. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate a sample of volleyball players, and investigate whether osteopathic treatment of the lower limb muscle groups improved the explosive force of the limbs, whilst reducing spasms and tension, releasing tissue strain and correcting posture. A randomized control study was performed to evaluate 57 athletes who underwent fascial manipulative treatment to assess if such treatment affected the muscle strength of the lower limbs. The treatment group demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in the squatting jump test (P<0.0001) and in the counter movement jump test (P<0.0001). Furthermore, the control group did not exhibit any improvement in the squatting jump test (P<0.56) or in the counter movement jump test (P<0.32). The results suggested that correction of the fascial system required a minimum time of 30 days in order to obtain an improvement of fascial mechanics and sports performance. Therefore, use of a fascial protocol during athletic training will help improve the balance of the bands and, as a direct consequence, improve the efficiency of the musculoskeletal system, thereby reducing the risk of injury. It would therefore be advisable to perform osteopathic treatment techniques every two months during an athletic season to maintain the balance of the fascial system and obtain the most efficient results.

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Andrea Buscemi; Maria Cristina Petralia; Tiziana Ramaci; Alessandro Rapisarda; Carmelo Provazza; Donatella Di Corrado; Vincenzo Perciavalle; Valentina Perciavalle; Marinella Coco. Ergojump evaluation of the explosive strength in volleyball athletes pre‑ and post‑fascial treatment. Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 2019, 18, 1470 -1476.

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Andrea Buscemi, Maria Cristina Petralia, Tiziana Ramaci, Alessandro Rapisarda, Carmelo Provazza, Donatella Di Corrado, Vincenzo Perciavalle, Valentina Perciavalle, Marinella Coco. Ergojump evaluation of the explosive strength in volleyball athletes pre‑ and post‑fascial treatment. Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine. 2019; 18 (2):1470-1476.

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Andrea Buscemi; Maria Cristina Petralia; Tiziana Ramaci; Alessandro Rapisarda; Carmelo Provazza; Donatella Di Corrado; Vincenzo Perciavalle; Valentina Perciavalle; Marinella Coco. 2019. "Ergojump evaluation of the explosive strength in volleyball athletes pre‑ and post‑fascial treatment." Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 18, no. 2: 1470-1476.

Case report
Published: 03 April 2019 in Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
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Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of 72-h sleep deprivation on normal daily activities (work, family, and sports), and to investigate whether sleep can be chronically reduced without dangerous consequences. Methods: The participant in this study was an adult male (age 41 years; mass 69 kg; height 173 cm). During the 72 h, data were collected every 6 h, involving a baseline (pre-deprivation). We monitored various parameters: Oxidative Stress (D-Rom and Bap test), Psychological Responses (test POMS and Measure of Global Stress), Metabolic expenditure (kJ) using a metabolic holter, EEG records, Cortisol, and Catecholamines level. Results: An interesting result was observed in the post-test phase, when a brief moment of deep sleep and total absence of a very deep sleep occurred, while an almost normal condition occurred in the pre-test sleep. Conclusion: During the 72-h sleep deprivation, no psycho-physiological stress was recorded. The participant has remained within the threshold of well-being. Only a peak was recorded during the 66th hour, but it was within the wellness threshold.

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Marinella Coco; Andrea Buscemi; Maria Guarnera; Rosamaria La Paglia; Valentina Perciavalle; Donatella Di Corrado. Sleep Deprivation and Physiological Responses. A Case Report. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 2019, 4, 17 .

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Marinella Coco, Andrea Buscemi, Maria Guarnera, Rosamaria La Paglia, Valentina Perciavalle, Donatella Di Corrado. Sleep Deprivation and Physiological Responses. A Case Report. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. 2019; 4 (2):17.

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Marinella Coco; Andrea Buscemi; Maria Guarnera; Rosamaria La Paglia; Valentina Perciavalle; Donatella Di Corrado. 2019. "Sleep Deprivation and Physiological Responses. A Case Report." Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 4, no. 2: 17.

Journal article
Published: 26 November 2018 in Biomedical Reports
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The aim of the present study was investigate if there is an association between second-to-fourth digit length (2D:4D) ratio and personality factors capable of serving as predictors of individual choice towards high-risk activities in a group of experts skydivers; Furthermore, their skills in regulating anxiety and emotions were assessed. The 2D:4D ratio of the right hand of 41 expert skydivers was measured and each of them completed four questionnaires: Big Five Questionnaire-2 (BFQ-2), Profile of Mood States (POMS), State-Trait Anxiety Inventory Form Y (STAI-Y) and Risk-Taking Inventory. Lower 2D:4D ratios did not appear associated with a greater propensity for taking risks but rather with a lower aptitude to assume precautions in unsafe conditions. In fact, the only sub-dimensions of personality, analyzed by the BFQ-2, correlated with the 2D:4D ratio were conscientiousness and agreeableness. Furthermore, prior to launch, the skydiver's level of stress, measured by the POMS, or state anxiety, measured by the STAI-Y, was not significantly correlated with 2D:4D ratio; whereas there was significant positive correlation between 2D:4D values and trait anxiety. Data analysis further revealed that social desirability correlated negatively with state anxiety and total mood disturbance index, and positively with emotion control. The present results suggest that lower 2D:4D ratio may represent a significant predictor of less attentive precautionary behavior when risk-taking.

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Simona Massimino; Sergio Rinella; Andrea Buscemi; Elisa Similia; Vincenzo Perciavalle; Valentina Perciavalle; Maria Cristina Petralia; Donatella Di Corrado; Annarita Laspina; Marinella Coco. Digit ratio, personality and emotions in skydivers. Biomedical Reports 2018, 10, 39 -46.

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Simona Massimino, Sergio Rinella, Andrea Buscemi, Elisa Similia, Vincenzo Perciavalle, Valentina Perciavalle, Maria Cristina Petralia, Donatella Di Corrado, Annarita Laspina, Marinella Coco. Digit ratio, personality and emotions in skydivers. Biomedical Reports. 2018; 10 (1):39-46.

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Simona Massimino; Sergio Rinella; Andrea Buscemi; Elisa Similia; Vincenzo Perciavalle; Valentina Perciavalle; Maria Cristina Petralia; Donatella Di Corrado; Annarita Laspina; Marinella Coco. 2018. "Digit ratio, personality and emotions in skydivers." Biomedical Reports 10, no. 1: 39-46.

Proceedings
Published: 01 January 2017 in Proceedings
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The present study aims to expand knowledge about emotions by studying their intensity and duration in young adults. We showed two different videos in two different days to a total of 103 first-year students from university of Catania. Through these videos, we tried to elicit medium intensity emotion to emulate everyday situations: watching television news or short internet video, seeing advertisement of humanitarian associations to sensitise people. The aim was to see if the videos could influence the emotional state of the students for two hours.

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Marinella Coco; Maria Cristina Petralia; Giulia Di Gregorio; Andrea Buscemi; Valentina Perciavalle. Emotions Are the Rudder of Our lives Intensity and Duration in Young Adults. Proceedings 2017, 1, 867 .

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Marinella Coco, Maria Cristina Petralia, Giulia Di Gregorio, Andrea Buscemi, Valentina Perciavalle. Emotions Are the Rudder of Our lives Intensity and Duration in Young Adults. Proceedings. 2017; 1 (9):867.

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Marinella Coco; Maria Cristina Petralia; Giulia Di Gregorio; Andrea Buscemi; Valentina Perciavalle. 2017. "Emotions Are the Rudder of Our lives Intensity and Duration in Young Adults." Proceedings 1, no. 9: 867.