Research Journal of Medical Sciences

Year: 2015
Volume: 9
Issue: 5
Page No. 279 - 288

The Effect of Ramadan Fasting on Visual Spatial Attention Through Food Stimuli

Authors : Maziyar Molavi, Jasmy Bin Yunus and Nugraha P. Utama

Abstract: During the ramadan fasting, the life style of Muslims is changed by the physiological and the mental effects of fasting which are associated to altering metabolic and circadian rhythm. The present experiment for the first time looked in to the visual spatial attention affection by Ramadan fasting via behavioral and Event Related Potential (ERP) measuring for 26 participants to reveal the temporal and spatial brain activities; before-during and after-fasting periods. Besides, two factors concerning hydration and glucose level had been evaluated.

How to cite this article:

Maziyar Molavi, Jasmy Bin Yunus and Nugraha P. Utama, 2015. The Effect of Ramadan Fasting on Visual Spatial Attention Through Food Stimuli. Research Journal of Medical Sciences, 9: 279-288.

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