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  1. Psychological Aspects, Physical Activity Levels and Overweight Concerns: A Cross-over Study of Brazilian Adolescents

    Article • Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health, December 2022, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado

  2. Anodal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Reduces Competitive Anxiety and Modulates Heart Rate Variability in an eSports Player

    Article • Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health, November 2022, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado

  3. The Endocannabinoid System as Modulator of Exercise Benefits in Mental Health

    Article • Current Neuropharmacology, August 2021, Bentham Science Publishers

    Sandra Amatriain-Fernández, Professor Sergio Machado, Maria Carrron

  4. Does Dysbiosis Increase the Risk of Developing Schizophrenia? - A Comprehensive Narrative Review

    Article • Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry, August 2021, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado, Filipa Novais

  5. The Role of Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor in Addiction: A Novel Drug Target

    Article • Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry, August 2021, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado, Juan José Barberena

  6. The Endocannabinoid System May Modulate Sleep Disorders in Aging

    Article • Current Neuropharmacology, January 2020, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado

  7. Therapeutic Approaches for the Management of Sleep Disorders in Geriatric Population

    Article • Current Medicinal Chemistry, October 2019, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado

  8. Enhancement of Hippocampal Plasticity by Physical Exercise as a Polypill for Stress and Depression: A Review

    Article • CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets, July 2019, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado

  9. Systemic Injections of Primidone Cause Wake-Inducing Effects in Rats

    Article • Current Psychopharmacologye, March 2019, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado

  10. Physical Exercise For Parkinson’s Disease: Clinical And Experimental Evidence

    Article • Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health, March 2018, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado

  11. Systemic Administration of Antipsychotic Asenapine Pre or Postnatal does not Induce Anxiety-like Behaviors in Mice

    Article • CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets, March 2018, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado

  12. Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Anxiety Symptoms and Cortical Activity in Patients with Panic Disorder: A Pilot Study

    Article • Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health, February 2018, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado

  13. Effect of Heteropterys aphrodisiaca on Anxiety and Male Exposure of Female Mice with Advanced Age

    Article • Current Clinical Pharmacology, February 2018, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado

  14. Relationship Between Brain-Derived Neurotrofic Factor (Bdnf) and Sleep on Depression: A Critical Review

    Article • Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health, November 2017, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado

  15. Physical Exercise As Stabilizer For Alzheimer'S Disease Cognitive Decline: Current Status

    Article • Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health, October 2017, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado

  16. The Role of Innate Immune System Receptors in Epilepsy Research

    Article • CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets, October 2017, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado, Rachel West, Jessica Cordero

  17. The Role of Physical Activity on Mood State and Functional Skills of Elderly Women

    Article • Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health, September 2017, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado

  18. Relationship Among Physical Activity Level, Mood and Anxiety States and Quality of Life in Physical Education Students

    Article • Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health, August 2017, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado

  19. Relationship Among Body Image, Anthropometric Parameters and Mental Health in Physical Education Students

    Article • Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health, December 2016, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado

  20. Acute Affective Responses and Frontal Electroencephalographic Asymmetry to Prescribed and Self-selected Exercise

    Article • Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health, October 2016, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado

  21. Neurobiology of Bipolar Disorder: Abnormalities on Cognitive and Cortical Functioning and Biomarker Levels

    Article • CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets, July 2016, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado

  22. Internet Addiction and Excessive Social Networks Use: What About Facebook?

    Article • Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health, June 2016, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado

  23. Mental Practice Combined with Motor Rehabilitation to Treat Upper Limb Hemiparesis of Post-Stroke Patients: Clinical and Experimental Evidence

    Article • Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health, March 2016, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado

  24. Vagus nerve stimulation in treating depression: A tale of two stories.

    Article • Current Molecular Medicine, January 2016, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado

  25. Neuroscience of Exercise: Association Among Neurobiological Mechanisms and Mental Health

    Article • CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets, November 2015, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado

  26. Activity-Dependent Neurorehabilitation Beyond Physical Trainings: “Mental Exercise” Through Mirror Neuron Activation

    Article • CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets, November 2015, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado

  27. Effects of Exercise on Physical and Mental Health, and Cognitive and Brain Functions in Schizophrenia: Clinical and Experimental Evidence

    Article • CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets, November 2015, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado, Professor João Manuel R.S. Tavares

  28. From Mind to Body: Is Mental Practice Effective on Strength Gains? A Meta-Analysis

    Article • CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets, November 2015, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado

  29. Neural Mechanism of Exercise: Neurovascular Responses to Exercise

    Article • CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets, November 2015, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado

  30. Neural Mechanisms of Exercise: Anti-Depression, Neurogenesis, and Serotonin Signaling

    Article • CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets, November 2015, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado

  31. Potential Therapeutic Effects of Physical Exercise for Bipolar Disorder

    Article • CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets, November 2015, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado

  32. Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Anxiety Disorders: A Systematic Review

    Article • CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets, November 2015, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado

  33. Comparison Among Aerobic Exercise and Other

    Article • CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets, November 2015, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado

  34. Is Mental Practice an Effective Adjunct Therapeutic Strategy for Upper Limb Motor Restoration After Stroke? A Systematic Review and Meta- Analysis

    Article • CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets, May 2015, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado

  35. Effects of Chronic Exercise on Severity, Quality of Life and Functionality in an Elderly Parkinson’s Disease Patient: Case Report

    Article • Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health, November 2014, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado

  36. Editorial (Thematic Issue: New Therapeutic Options for Anxiety and Mood Disorders)

    Article • CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets, September 2014, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado

  37. High-Frequency rTMS to Treat Refractory Binge Eating Disorder and Comorbid Depression: A Case Report

    Article • CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets, July 2014, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado

  38. Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) to Treat Refractory Panic Disorder Patient: A Case Report

    Article • CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets, June 2014, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado

  39. Executive Function Impairments in Patients with Depression

    Article • CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets, June 2014, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Sergio Machado