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Fang X, Zhang Z. Hotspots and trends in health-oriented physical literacy research: a visual analysis based on the WOS database. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:1480. [PMID: 38831413 PMCID: PMC11145783 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-18951-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The World Health Organization has proposed that physical activity is a meaningful way to improve the quality of human life and reduce the probability of chronic non-communicable diseases and that humans should change their mindset from the actual effectiveness of physical activity in promoting health to the new view that "physical activity makes life more meaningful." The introduction and development of physical literacy reveal the critical role of physical activity in improving human health and the importance of human initiative in physical activity for healthy development. Therefore, the objectives of this paper are (1) to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the literature on physical literacy, assessing the scope, frequency, and geographical distribution of research publications from various countries and institutions from 2015 to 2023; (2) to visualize keywords in articles on the topic of Physical literacy to analyze whether there is a link between physical literacy and health, and (3) based on the results of the visual analysis, we propose that proper health is built on the sense of physical literacy and further construct the circular path of physical literacy, physical activity, and physical health improvement. METHODS Using VOSviewer software v.1.6.18, this study searched the core collection of the Web of Science database from 2015 to April 15, 2023, using "physical literacy" as a keyword to explore the current international research on physical literacy. RESULTS A total of 3,446 articles were included, and a correlation map was derived based on the co-occurrence frequency of keywords, which showed that physical literacy was highly correlated with six concepts: health literacy, physical activity, health, children, adolescents, and prevention. CONCLUSION Based on the analysis of literature visualization techniques, there is a high correlation between physical literacy and health, and international physical literacy research is in a trend of multi-point amplification, with research hotspots gradually shifting from the field of sports to the field of health and closely related to the field of health, indicating that physical literacy aims to promote the achievement of individual health by driving humans to increase physical activity.
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- Xinyuan Fang
- College of Physical Education and Health, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200000, China
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- College of Physical Education and Health, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200000, China.
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Zou L, Herold F, Cheval B, Wheeler MJ, Pindus DM, Erickson KI, Raichlen DA, Alexander GE, Müller NG, Dunstan DW, Kramer AF, Hillman CH, Hallgren M, Ekelund U, Maltagliati S, Owen N. Sedentary behavior and lifespan brain health. Trends Cogn Sci 2024; 28:369-382. [PMID: 38431428 DOI: 10.1016/j.tics.2024.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Higher levels of physical activity are known to benefit aspects of brain health across the lifespan. However, the role of sedentary behavior (SB) is less well understood. In this review we summarize and discuss evidence on the role of SB on brain health (including cognitive performance, structural or functional brain measures, and dementia risk) for different age groups, critically compare assessment approaches to capture SB, and offer insights into emerging opportunities to assess SB via digital technologies. Across the lifespan, specific characteristics of SB (particularly whether they are cognitively active or cognitively passive) potentially act as moderators influencing the associations between SB and specific brain health outcomes. We outline challenges and opportunities for future research aiming to provide more robust empirical evidence on these observations.
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- Liye Zou
- Body-Brain-Mind Laboratory, School of Psychology, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China.
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- Body-Brain-Mind Laboratory, School of Psychology, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China; Research Group Degenerative and Chronic Diseases, Movement, Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, University of Potsdam, 14476 Potsdam, Germany
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- Department of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Ecole Normale Supérieure Rennes, Bruz, France; Laboratory VIPS2, University of Rennes, Rennes, France
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- Physical Activity Laboratory, Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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- Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA; Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA; Neuroscience Program, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA
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- AdventHealth Research Institute, Department of Neuroscience, AdventHealth, Orlando, FL, USA; Department of Psychology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Human and Evolutionary Biology Section, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA; Department of Anthropology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA
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- BIO5 Institute, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA; Department of Psychology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA; Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA; Department of Psychiatry, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA; Neuroscience Graduate Interdisciplinary Program, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA; Physiological Sciences Graduate Interdisciplinary Program, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ85721, USA
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- Research Group Degenerative and Chronic Diseases, Movement, Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, University of Potsdam, 14476 Potsdam, Germany
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- Physical Activity Laboratory, Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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- Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA; Center for Cognitive and Brain Health, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Psychology, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Center for Cognitive and Brain Health, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Psychology, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 02115, USA; Department of Physical Therapy, Movement, & Rehabilitation Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Epidemiology of Psychiatric Conditions, Substance Use and Social Environment (EPiCSS), Department of Public Health Sciences, Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway; Department of Chronic Diseases and Ageing, The Norwegian Institute for Public Health, Oslo, Norway
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- Human and Evolutionary Biology Section, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA
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- Physical Activity Laboratory, Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Centre for Urban Transitions, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Nguyen DT, Zeng Q, Tian X, Chia P, Wu C, Liu Y, Ho JS. Ambient health sensing on passive surfaces using metamaterials. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2024; 10:eadj6613. [PMID: 38181071 PMCID: PMC10776016 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adj6613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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Ambient sensors can continuously and unobtrusively monitor a person's health and well-being in everyday settings. Among various sensing modalities, wireless radio-frequency sensors offer exceptional sensitivity, immunity to lighting conditions, and privacy advantages. However, existing wireless sensors are susceptible to environmental interference and unable to capture detailed information from multiple body sites. Here, we present a technique to transform passive surfaces in the environment into highly sensitive and localized health sensors using metamaterials. Leveraging textiles' ubiquity, we engineer metamaterial textiles that mediate near-field interactions between wireless signals and the body for contactless and interference-free sensing. We demonstrate that passive surfaces functionalized by these metamaterials can provide hours-long cardiopulmonary monitoring with accuracy comparable to gold standards. We also show the potential of distributed sensors and machine learning for continuous blood pressure monitoring. Our approach enables passive environmental surfaces to be harnessed for ambient sensing and digital health applications.
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- Dat T. Nguyen
- Integrative Sciences and Engineering Program, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119077, Singapore
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117583, Singapore
- Institute for Health Innovation and Technology, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117599, Singapore
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117583, Singapore
- Institute for Health Innovation and Technology, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117599, Singapore
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117583, Singapore
- Institute for Health Innovation and Technology, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117599, Singapore
- SIA-NUS Digital Aviation Corporate Laboratory, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117602, Singapore
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- SIA-NUS Digital Aviation Corporate Laboratory, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117602, Singapore
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- Institute for Health Innovation and Technology, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117599, Singapore
- SIA-NUS Digital Aviation Corporate Laboratory, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117602, Singapore
- The N.1 Institute for Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117456, Singapore
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117575, Singapore
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- Institute for Health Innovation and Technology, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117599, Singapore
- SIA-NUS Digital Aviation Corporate Laboratory, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117602, Singapore
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117583, Singapore
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- Integrative Sciences and Engineering Program, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119077, Singapore
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117583, Singapore
- Institute for Health Innovation and Technology, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117599, Singapore
- SIA-NUS Digital Aviation Corporate Laboratory, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117602, Singapore
- The N.1 Institute for Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117456, Singapore
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Stork MJ, Marcotte-Chénard A, Jung ME, Little JP. Exercise in the workplace: examining the receptivity of practical and time-efficient stair-climbing "exercise snacks". Appl Physiol Nutr Metab 2024; 49:30-40. [PMID: 37748202 DOI: 10.1139/apnm-2023-0128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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In the workplace, people are often sedentary for prolonged time and do not regularly engage in physical activity-two factors independently linked to premature morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to determine the receptivity of incorporating practical stair-climbing "exercise snacks" (Snacks; three isolated bouts of ascending 53-60 stairs performed sporadically throughout the day) into workplace settings compared to more traditional high-intensity interval training (HIIT; performed as three bouts of 53-60 stairs within a structured HIIT workout) and to explore if these exercise strategies could influence sedentary and physical activity behaviour. Fourteen participants (12 women; Mage = 38.9 ± 10.2 years) completed two supervised exercise trials (Snacks and HIIT) followed by 1 week participating in either form of exercise in their workplace. Ratings of perceived exertion (RPE), affective valence, enjoyment, and self-efficacy were measured at the supervised exercise sessions. During the follow-up period, sedentary behaviour and physical activity were measured with an accelerometer. Affective valence was more positive (p = 0.03; η2 p = 0.21) and there was a lower rise in RPE (p = 0.01; η2 p = 0.29) during Snacks than HIIT. Post-exercise enjoyment of, and self-efficacy towards, Snacks and HIIT were high and similar (ps > 0.05). After the supervised trials, 10/14 of the participants preferred Snacks and 4/14 preferred HIIT (p = 0.18). On days when participants chose to perform either exercise modality, the average number of sit-to-stands in a 24 h period was increased (48.3 ± 8.7 to 52.8 ± 7.8; p = 0.03; Hedge's g = 0.73) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity tended to increase (21.9 ± 18.2 to 38.1 ± 22.1 min; p = 0.06; Hedge's g = 0.60) compared to days when they chose not to exercise. Stair-climbing exercise snacks may be an attractive approach to implement in the workplace setting and has potential to positively impact sedentary behaviour and physical activity metrics.
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- Matthew J Stork
- School of Health and Exercise Sciences, The University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7, Canada
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- Faculty of Physical Activity Sciences, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC J1K 2R1, Canada
- Research Centre on Aging, CIUSSS de l'Estrie - CHUS, Sherbrooke, QC J1H 4C4, Canada
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- School of Health and Exercise Sciences, The University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7, Canada
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- School of Health and Exercise Sciences, The University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7, Canada
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Fisher D, Louw Q. Primary school learners' movement during class time: perceptions of educators in the Western Cape, South Africa. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:2501. [PMID: 38093224 PMCID: PMC10720100 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-17428-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Over the last decade, the efficacy of in-classroom movement to reduce sedentary behaviour has been mainly conducted in high-income, developed countries. To date, there have been no published reports on the perceptions of principals and teachers regarding learners' movement during class time to inform the implementation of classroom-based movement strategies to reduce sedentariness in South Africa. METHODS A sample of primary school principals and grades 5 and 6 teachers from a range of socio-economic categories participated in this exploratory, descriptive qualitative study in the metro central district of the Western Cape Education Department in South Africa. Transcripts of individual depth interviews (IDIs) with principals and focus group discussions (FGDs) with teachers were coded using Atlast ti 9* software for qualitative analysis. RESULTS Thirteen principals (13 IDIs) and 24 teachers (6 FGDs) participated in the study. Two main factors influencing in-classroom movement, namely teacher-related and structural factors, were identified. The teacher-related factors pertained to their classroom management practice, knowledge and beliefs about sitting, and management style influenced their role in delivering the curriculum and creating a classroom environment conducive for learning. Classroom factors pertained to classroom size, the number of learners in the class and the ergonomic utility of traditional classroom desks. Institutional expectations and acceptance of learners' behaviour, and teachers' practice were also notable contributing factors that influenced learners' movement during class time. CONCLUSION Emerging evidence about the efficacy of in-classroom movement on sedentary behaviour and learning outcomes challenges traditional teacher practice that sitting is essential for the delivery of the curriculum and for creating an optimal learning environment. Teacher training about the behaviour control utility of in-classroom movement, and school management and policy supportive of in-classroom movement may encourage fidelity to in-classroom movement strategies.
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- Dominic Fisher
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation and Health Sciences, Division of Physiotherapy, Stellenbosch University, PO Box 241, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa.
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation and Health Sciences, Division of Physiotherapy, Stellenbosch University, PO Box 241, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
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Kytö M, Koivusalo S, Tuomonen H, Strömberg L, Ruonala A, Marttinen P, Heinonen S, Jacucci G. Supporting the Management of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus With Comprehensive Self-Tracking: Mixed Methods Study of Wearable Sensors. JMIR Diabetes 2023; 8:e43979. [PMID: 37906216 PMCID: PMC10646680 DOI: 10.2196/43979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is an increasing health risk for pregnant women as well as their children. Telehealth interventions targeted at the management of GDM have been shown to be effective, but they still require health care professionals for providing guidance and feedback. Feedback from wearable sensors has been suggested to support the self-management of GDM, but it is unknown how self-tracking should be designed in clinical care. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate how to support the self-management of GDM with self-tracking of continuous blood glucose and lifestyle factors without help from health care personnel. We examined comprehensive self-tracking from self-discovery (ie, learning associations between glucose levels and lifestyle) and user experience perspectives. METHODS We conducted a mixed methods study where women with GDM (N=10) used a continuous glucose monitor (CGM; Medtronic Guardian) and 3 physical activity sensors: activity bracelet (Garmin Vivosmart 3), hip-worn sensor (UKK Exsed), and electrocardiography sensor (Firstbeat 2) for a week. We collected data from the sensors, and after use, participants took part in semistructured interviews about the wearable sensors. Acceptability of the wearable sensors was evaluated with the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) questionnaire. Moreover, maternal nutrition data were collected with a 3-day food diary, and self-reported physical activity data were collected with a logbook. RESULTS We found that the CGM was the most useful sensor for the self-discovery process, especially when learning associations between glucose and nutrition intake. We identified new challenges for using data from the CGM and physical activity sensors in supporting self-discovery in GDM. These challenges included (1) dispersion of glucose and physical activity data in separate applications, (2) absence of important trackable features like amount of light physical activity and physical activities other than walking, (3) discrepancy in the data between different wearable physical activity sensors and between CGMs and capillary glucose meters, and (4) discrepancy in perceived and measured quantification of physical activity. We found the body placement of sensors to be a key factor in measurement quality and preference, and ultimately a challenge for collecting data. For example, a wrist-worn sensor was used for longer compared with a hip-worn sensor. In general, there was a high acceptance for wearable sensors. CONCLUSIONS A mobile app that combines glucose, nutrition, and physical activity data in a single view is needed to support self-discovery. The design should support tracking features that are important for women with GDM (such as light physical activity), and data for each feature should originate from a single sensor to avoid discrepancy and redundancy. Future work with a larger sample should involve evaluation of the effects of such a mobile app on clinical outcomes. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinicaltrials.gov NCT03941652; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT03941652.
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- Mikko Kytö
- Helsinki University Hospital IT Management, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Computer Science, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Computer Science, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Computer Science, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Computer Science, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Computer Science, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Computer Science, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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Jang DK, Nam HS, Park M, Kim YH. Differences in Associated Factors of Sedentary Behavior by Diabetes Mellitus Status: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5453. [PMID: 37685520 PMCID: PMC10487791 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12175453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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This study aimed to identify the lifestyle and comorbidity factors associated with sedentary behavior by diabetes mellitus (DM) status. A total of 17,832 participants aged ≥50 years from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were included. Factors associated with long sedentary time (LST, ≥420 min/day) in individuals with and without DM (non-DM) were assessed. Among individuals with DM, LST was independently associated with excessive alcohol drinking (OR, 1.34; 95% CI, 1.02-1.74) and cardiovascular disease (OR, 1.47; 95% CI, 1.16-1.85). In individuals without DM, cancer (OR, 1.24; 95% CI, 1.06-1.44) and past smoking (OR, 1.16; 95% CI, 1.01-1.35) were independently associated with LST. Obesity (DM: OR, 1.28; 95% CI, 1.05-1.54; non-DM: OR, 1.24; 95% CI, 1.11-1.37), insufficient aerobic exercise (DM: OR, 1.55; 95% CI, 1.30-1.84; non-DM: OR, 1.50; 95% CI, 1.37-1.63), current smoking (DM: OR, 1.51; 95% CI, 1.11-2.05; non-DM: OR, 1.23; 95% CI, 1.05-1.45), and arthritis (DM: OR, 1.28; 95% CI, 1.04-1.56; non-DM: OR, 1.15; 95% CI, 1.04-1.27) were consistently associated with LST regardless of DM status. To reduce sedentary behavior time, it is important to consider an individual's diabetes status and adopt a personalized approach.
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- Dong Kee Jang
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul Metropolitan Government Boramae Medical Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul 07061, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital, Ras al Khaimah 6365, United Arab Emirates;
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Republic of Korea;
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Perrin BM, Diacogiorgis D, Sullivan C, Gerrard J, Skinner I, Skinner TC, Nawaratne R, Alahakoon D, Kingsley MIC. Habitual Physical Activity of People with or at Risk of Diabetes-Related Foot Complications. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:5822. [PMID: 37447670 DOI: 10.3390/s23135822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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Regular physical activity is an important component of diabetes management. However, there are limited data on the habitual physical activity of people with or at risk of diabetes-related foot complications. The aim of this study was to describe the habitual physical activity of people with or at risk of diabetes-related foot complications in regional Australia. Twenty-three participants with diabetes from regional Australia were recruited with twenty-two participants included in subsequent analyses: no history of ulcer (N = 11) and history of ulcer (N = 11). Each participant wore a triaxial accelerometer (GT3X+; ActiGraph LLC, Pensacola, FL, USA) on their non-dominant wrist for 14 days. There were no significant differences between groups according to both participant characteristics and physical activity outcomes. Median minutes per day of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) were 9.7 (IQR: 1.6-15.7) while participants recorded an average of 280 ± 78 min of low-intensity physical activity and 689 ± 114 min of sedentary behaviour. The sample accumulated on average 30 min of slow walking and 2 min of fast walking per day, respectively. Overall, participants spent very little time performing MVPA and were largely sedentary. It is important that strategies are put in place for people with or at risk of diabetes-related foot complications in order that they increase their physical activity significantly in accordance with established guidelines.
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- Byron M Perrin
- La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University, Bendigo 3552, Australia
- Holsworth Research Initiative, La Trobe University, Bendigo 3550, Australia
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- La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University, Bendigo 3552, Australia
- Holsworth Research Initiative, La Trobe University, Bendigo 3550, Australia
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- Central Australian Aboriginal Congress, Mparntwe (Alice Springs) 0870, Australia
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- La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University, Bendigo 3552, Australia
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- School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Bendigo 3552, Australia
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- Research Centre for Data Analytics and Cognition, La Trobe University, Bundoora 3086, Australia
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- Research Centre for Data Analytics and Cognition, La Trobe University, Bundoora 3086, Australia
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- La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University, Bendigo 3552, Australia
- Holsworth Research Initiative, La Trobe University, Bendigo 3550, Australia
- Department of Exercise Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland 1023, New Zealand
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Minakata Y, Azuma Y, Sasaki S, Murakami Y. Objective Measurement of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Points to Keep in Mind during Evaluations. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12093254. [PMID: 37176694 PMCID: PMC10179547 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12093254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Objective measurement methods using accelerometers have become the mainstream approach for evaluating physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB). However, several problems face the objective evaluation of PA and SB in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). For example, indicators of PA differ depending on whether the accelerometer detects the kind of activity on the one hand, or its intensity on the other. Measured data are also strongly influenced by environmental factors (weather, season, employment status, etc.) and methodological factors (days with uncommon activities, non-wearing time, minimum required wearing time per day, minimum number of valid days required, etc.). Therefore, adjusting for these factors is required when evaluating PA or SB, especially when evaluating the effects of intervention. The exclusion of sleeping time, unification of total measurement time, and minimization of the required wearing time per day might be more important for the evaluation of ST than for evaluating PA. The lying-down-time-to-sitting-time ratio was shown to be larger in COPD patients than in healthy subjects. In this review, we clarified the problems encountered during objective evaluations of PA and SB in patients with COPD and encouraged investigators to recognize the presence of these problems and the importance of adjusting for them.
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- Yoshiaki Minakata
- National Hospital Organization Wakayama Hospital, 1138 Wada, Mihama-Cho, Hidaka-gun, Wakayama 644-0044, Japan
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- National Hospital Organization Wakayama Hospital, 1138 Wada, Mihama-Cho, Hidaka-gun, Wakayama 644-0044, Japan
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- National Hospital Organization Wakayama Hospital, 1138 Wada, Mihama-Cho, Hidaka-gun, Wakayama 644-0044, Japan
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- National Hospital Organization Wakayama Hospital, 1138 Wada, Mihama-Cho, Hidaka-gun, Wakayama 644-0044, Japan
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Bartosiewicz A, Łuszczki E. Health and Sedentary Behaviors within Polish Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15061312. [PMID: 36986045 PMCID: PMC10058938 DOI: 10.3390/nu15061312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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Health behaviors play a pivotal role in improving and strengthening health. Nurses, who constitute the vast majority of employees in the health sector, play a crucial role not only in treating disease but also in promoting and maintaining optimal health for themselves and society. The purpose of the study was to assess the level of health and sedentary behavior and the factors influencing them among nurses. A survey, cross-sectional study was conducted among 587 nurses. Standardized questionnaires evaluating health and sedentary behavior were used. The study utilized both single-factor and multifactor analyses, employing the linear regression method and Spearman correlation coefficient. The results showed that the health behaviors of the survey nurses were at an average level. Sedentary time (in hours) was an average of 5.62 h (SD = 1.77) and correlates significantly (p < 0.05) and negatively (r < 0) with health behaviors in terms of the positive mental attitude subscale; the longer the sitting time, the lower the intensity of this type of health behaviors. The efficient functioning of the healthcare system is greatly dependent on nursing staff. To improve health behaviors among nurses, systemic solutions such as workplace wellness programs, incentives for healthy behaviors, and education on the benefits of a healthy lifestyle are needed.
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Motuma A, Gobena T, Roba KT, Berhane Y, Worku A. Long sedentary time is associated with worsened cardiometabolic risk factors among university employees in Eastern Ethiopia. Sci Rep 2022; 12:22431. [PMID: 36575186 PMCID: PMC9794682 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-26762-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Sedentary time is associated with increased risks of detrimental health outcomes. Prolonged sedentary time associates with cardiometabolic risk factors and increased mortality regardless of physical activity. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the associations of sedentary time and cardiometabolic risk factors among university employees in Eastern Ethiopia. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1200 participants. Data were collected using the World Health Organization STEPS survey instrument, and sedentary behavior questionnaire in hour per day. Sedentary time is the time spent for any duration (minutes per day or hours per day) by considering a local context. Study participants were asked how many minutes or hours they spent in sedentary time at work, their leisure time and in transportation. Finally, the total sedentary time was calculated by the sum of the individual spent in sedentary time at work, leisure, and transportation. Cardiometabolic risk factors were assessed with blood samples analysis and anthropometric measurements. The associations between sedentary time and cardiometabolic risk factors were examined using linear regression models. An adjusted coefficient (β) with the 95% confidence interval (CI) was used to report the results. p value < 0.05 was considered for statistical significance. The mean age of the study participants were (35 ± 9.4 years). Almost half of the study participants, 566 (48.6) were women and 598 (51.4%) were men. As the total sedentary time was increased by one unit, the body mass index increased by β = 0.61; (95% CI 0.49-0.71),waist circumference increased by β = 1.48; (95% CI 1.14-1.82), diastolic blood pressure increased by β = 0.87; (95% CI 0.56-1.18), systolic blood pressure increased by β = 0.95; (95% CI 0.45-1.48), triglycerides increased by β = 7.07; (95% CI 4.01-10.14), total cholesterol increased by β = 3.52; (95% CI 2.02-5.02), fasting plasma glucose increased by β = 4.15; (95% CI 5.31-4.98) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol increased by β = 2.14; (95% CI 0.96-3.33) with the effects of other variables maintain constant. These findings depict the need for strategies that policymakers should promote physical activity and encouraging the breaking up of prolonged sedentary time to reduce cardiometabolic risk factors among university employees in Ethiopia.
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- Aboma Motuma
- grid.192267.90000 0001 0108 7468School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, P.O. Box: 235, Harar, Ethiopia
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- grid.192267.90000 0001 0108 7468Department of Environmental Health Science, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- grid.192267.90000 0001 0108 7468School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, P.O. Box: 235, Harar, Ethiopia
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- grid.458355.a0000 0004 9341 7904Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Addis Continental Institute of Public Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- grid.7123.70000 0001 1250 5688Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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"OPERATION PHALCO"-Adapted Physical Activity for Breast Cancer Survivors: Is It Time for a Multidisciplinary Approach? Cancers (Basel) 2022; 15:cancers15010034. [PMID: 36612031 PMCID: PMC9817922 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15010034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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The international literature emphasizes the importance of physical activity (PA) in the first steps after cancer surgery. The regular practice of physical exercise causes positive adaptations on several functional capacities, with positive consequences on patients' quality of life. This project aims to evaluate the effect of a post-operative training protocol, structured by taking into account both cancer-related issues and the presence of comorbidities, on functional capacities and quality of life of breast cancer survivors. Therefore, it was necessary to create a synergy between oncologists (referring physicians), sport medicine physicians (risk stratification and exercise prescription) and kinesiologists (trainers). Thirty-five post-surgery BC patients decided on a voluntary basis to attend an online Adapted PA (APA) protocol for 4 months, twice a week (APA Group) or Usual Care Group (UC Group). Functional capacity of the APA Group significantly increased, by 13.1% (p = 0.000), whereas perceived exertion decreased by 19.7% (p = 0.020). In the same group, the general health evaluated through the questionnaire EORTC-QLQ-C30 increased (p = 0.050). No differences were found in the UC Group. Operation Phalco, creating a network between oncologists, sports medicine physicians and kinesiologists, confirms the importance of structuring a post-operative path where APA should be included as early as possible in the cancer patient care.
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Zhang K, Huang S, Feng D, Lang X, Wang Q, Liu Y. Sedentary Behavioral Studies of Young and Middle-Aged Adults with Hypertension in the Framework of Behavioral Epidemiology: A Scoping Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph192416796. [PMID: 36554675 PMCID: PMC9778709 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192416796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2022] [Revised: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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(1) Background: As times change, the detection rate of hypertension is increasing in the young and middle-aged population due to prevalent sedentary behaviors. The purpose of this study was to conduct a scoping review to identify and summarize the research on sedentary behavior in this population by separating it into five stages: the relationship between sedentary behavior and health; measurement modalities; influencing factors; interventions; and translational research in young and middle-aged adults with hypertension. (2) Methods: Using a scoping review research approach, the PubMed, Web of Science Core Collection, and MEDLINE databases were used to search for the literature on this subject from the date of the database's creation to 14 June 2022, and the behavioral epidemiology framework was used to classify the retrieved articles. (3) Results: A total of eight articles were included. Among them, there were six articles on the relationship between behavior and health, which includes blood pressure, insulin resistance, and the cardiovascular system; one article on the study of measurement methods, which was used for clinical decision making through decision trees; one article on influencing factors, which was divided into intrinsic and extrinsic factors; and no articles on intervention program development or the translation of intervention programs to further practice in this population. (4) Conclusions: Sedentary behavioral studies of young and middle-aged adults with hypertension are scarce and are generally carried out in the early stages of the condition. In the future, in-depth studies can be conducted on the dose-response relationship between sedentary behavior and health in this population; the development of easier and targeted measurement tools; the exploration of more influencing factors; and the effectiveness and translation of intervention programs.
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- Kexin Zhang
- Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- School of Nursing, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- School of Nursing, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- School of Nursing, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- School of Nursing, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- School of Nursing, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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Kirton MJ, Burnley MT, Ramos JS, Weatherwax R, Dalleck LC. The Effects of Standardised versus Individualised Aerobic Exercise Prescription on Fitness-Fatness Index in Sedentary Adults: A Randomised Controlled Trial. J Sports Sci Med 2022; 21:347-355. [PMID: 36157386 PMCID: PMC9459763 DOI: 10.52082/jssm.2022.347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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A poor Fitness Fatness Index (FFI) is associated with type 2 diabetes incidence, other chronic conditions (Alzheimer's, cancer, and cardiovascular disease) and all-cause mortality. Recent investigations have proposed that an individualised exercise prescription based on ventilatory thresholds is more effective than a standardised prescription in improving cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), a key mediator of FFI. Thus, the aim of the current study was to determine the effectiveness of individualised versus standardised exercise prescription on FFI in sedentary adults. Thirty-eight sedentary individuals were randomised to 12-weeks of: (1) individualised exercise training using ventilatory thresholds (n = 19) or (2) standardised exercise training using a percentage of heart rate reserve (n = 19). A convenience sample was also recruited as a control group (n=8). Participants completed CRF exercise training three days per week, for 12-weeks on a motorised treadmill. FFI was calculated as CRF in metabolic equivalents (METs), divided by fatness determined by waist to height ratio (WtHR). A graded exercise test was used to measure CRF, and anthropometric measures (height and waist circumference) were assessed to ascertain WtHR. There was a difference in FFI change between study groups, whilst controlling for baseline FFI, F (2, 42) = 19.382 p < .001, partial η2 = 0.480. The magnitude of FFI increase from baseline was significantly higher in the individualised (+15%) compared to the standardised (+10%) (p = 0.028) and control group (+4%) (p = <.001). The main finding of the present study is that individualised exercise prescription had the greatest effect on improving FFI in sedentary adults compared to a standardised prescription. Therefore, an individualised based exercise prescription should be considered a viable and practical method of improving FFI in sedentary adults.
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- Michael J Kirton
- Caring Futures Institute, SHAPE Research Centre, Clinical Exercise Physiology, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Caring Futures Institute, SHAPE Research Centre, Clinical Exercise Physiology, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Caring Futures Institute, SHAPE Research Centre, Clinical Exercise Physiology, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
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- Western Colorado University, Gunnison, Colorado, United States of America
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Concurrent training is able to increase the activity of adenosine deaminase in platelets in young women. SPORT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11332-022-00970-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Gülü M, Yapici H, Mainer-Pardos E, Alves AR, Nobari H. Investigation of obesity, eating behaviors and physical activity levels living in rural and urban areas during the covid-19 pandemic era: a study of Turkish adolescent. BMC Pediatr 2022; 22:405. [PMID: 35820871 PMCID: PMC9274641 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-022-03473-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Background The purpose of this study was to determine the eating behaviors, obesity and physical activity status of children of similar ages living in rural and urban areas and to examine these relationships during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic process. Method The research was conducted using the scanning model. The research group consists of children living in rural and urban areas in Turkey. The sample of the study consists of a total of 733 adolescent participants, 351 females (47.9%) and 382 males (52.1%). After anthropometric measurements were made, the Physical Activity Questionnaire for older children and the Yale Food Addiction Scale for children 2.0 were used to determine the food addiction and physical activity status of children during the COVID19 pandemic process. Since the groups were homogeneously distributed, independent samples t-test and Pearson correlation test were used. Result In terms of food addiction and physical activity levels, children living in the urban have higher scores than children living in rural areas. In addition, children living in the urban were taller and have higher body mass values than those in rural areas. In terms of physical activity level and food addiction levels, while girls living in the urban had higher activity levels than those living in rural areas, no statistically significant difference was found between the physical activity levels of boys. When evaluated in terms of general and gender, it was determined that children living in rural areas were overweight and obese at a higher rate. Obese children had higher levels of food addiction and lower physical activity levels than non-obese children. Conclusion In order to prevent childhood obesity, the level of food addiction should be reduced as well as increasing the level of physical activity. This study is limited in terms of cross-sectional evaluation. Future research can experimentally reveal how much obesity is reduced by methods such as exercise and diet interventions.
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- Mehmet Gülü
- Department of Coaching Education, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Kirikkale University, Kirikkale, 71450, Turkey
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- Department of Coaching Education, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Kirikkale University, Kirikkale, 71450, Turkey
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- Health Sciences Faculty, Universidad San Jorge, Autovia A23 km 299, 50830, Saragossa, Villanueva de Gállego, Spain
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- Department of Sport Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Covilha, Portugal.,Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, CIDESD, 5001-801, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Department of Motor Performance, Faculty of Physical Education and Mountain Sports, Transilvania University of Braşov, 500068, Braşov, Romania. .,Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, 56199-11367, Iran. .,Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Extremadura, 10003, Cáceres, Spain.
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Fisher D, Louw Q. The effect of classroom-based interventions on sedentary behavior and spinal health in school children – a systematic review (Preprint). Interact J Med Res 2022; 11:e39006. [DOI: 10.2196/39006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Dean E, Lomi C. A health and lifestyle framework: An evidence-informed basis for contemporary physical therapist clinical practice guidelines with special reference to individuals with heart failure. PHYSIOTHERAPY RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 27:e1950. [PMID: 35467065 PMCID: PMC9539698 DOI: 10.1002/pri.1950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Background and purpose This study proposes contemporary physical therapist clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) with special reference to heart failure (HF) be grounded in an evidence‐informed integrative health and lifestyle framework to not only better reflect the totality and weighting of the literature, but also in the interest of superior patient, clinical, and economic outcomes. Methods As an illustration, a health and lifestyle framework is described to underpin, thereby complement, recently published physical therapist CPGs for individuals with HF. Results The case for the framework, an alternative to a single‐disease biomedical perspective, is consistent with 21st century professional and epidemiologic indicators. Four themes that emerged from the HF CPGs and further support such a framework, emerged that is, limitations of conventionally constructed CPGs; physical therapists' scope of practice as “health” professionals; “best” practice in an era of NCDs including HF; and superior economic benefit. Discussion A health and lifestyle framework underpinning contemporary physical therapist CPGs will enable clinicians to better appreciate the power of lifestyle change in maximizing the health of the heart, its healing and repair, and in mitigating and reversing signs and symptoms of cardiac dysfunction. Further, a focus on health and lifestyle will augment the benefits of the core, evidence‐based, key action statements related to exercise in the HF CPGs.
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- Elizabeth Dean
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Women´s Health and Allied Health Professionals Theme, Medical Unit Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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Wang J, Wang Y, Korivi M, Chen X, Zhu R. Status of Sedentary Time and Physical Activity of Rural Residents: A Cross-Sectional Population-Based Study in Eastern China. Front Public Health 2022; 10:838226. [PMID: 35493367 PMCID: PMC9047957 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.838226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BackgroundThe urbanization process may affect the lifestyle of rural residents in China. Limited information exists on the extent of sedentarism and physical activity (PA) level of rural residents in middle-income countries. This is the first survey on sedentary time (ST) and PA among rural residents in eastern China.MethodsThis cross-sectional observational study randomly samples rural adults from Zhejiang Province in eastern China (n = 1,320). Participants' ST and PA levels were determined from the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form through face-to-face interviews, and the influencing factors of PA levels were assessed through multi-class logistic regression analysis.ResultsThe findings showed that the daily ST of the participants ranged from 30 to 660 min, with a median of 240 min (P25, P75:120, 240 min), and 54.6% of participants were sedentary for 240 min or above. The daily ST in men, people aged 18 to 44 years, people with bachelors' degree and above, people working for government agencies or institutions, people with unmarried status, and people with an average income of < 2,000 Yuan was longer than that of other respective groups (p < 0.01). In contrast, the daily ST of people with hypertension or with patients with osteoporosis or osteopenia was less than that of normal people (p < 0.01). Additionally, 69.4% of participants generally had a low level of PA (LPA). Compared with those living in northern Zhejiang, people living in southern Zhejiang who were aged 18–44 years, had bachelor's degree or above, were farmers, and had household incomes below 10,000 Yuan per month were more likely to engage in LPA compared to people > 60 years, with high school or technical education levels or with junior college degrees, working in government agencies and institutions, and with household income above 10,000 Yuan per month (p < 0.05). Furthermore, there was no correlation between ST and PA levels.ConclusionMost rural residents in the Zhejiang Province of eastern China had longer daily ST and a LPA. This was predominant in men, young people, highly educated people, unmarried people, and middle to high-income people. Health education programs should be targeted toward specific population groups to decrease the ST and increase PA.
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- Jiayuan Wang
- Second Clinical Medical College, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Exercise Metabolism and Research Center, College of Physical Education and Health Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, China
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- School of Sports Science, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- Xi Chen
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- Second Clinical Medical College, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- School of Sports Science, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Rong Zhu
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Chueh TY, Chen YC, Hung TM. Acute effect of breaking up prolonged sitting on cognition: a systematic review. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e050458. [PMID: 35292487 PMCID: PMC8928248 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-050458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To review the current evidence on the acute effects of interrupting prolonged periods of sitting with intermittent physical activity (PA) on cognition in healthy populations. DESIGN This systematic review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines. METHODS Studies were included if they investigated the acute effects of taking regular PA breaks from sitting on cognition in healthy populations without any cardiovascular disease, history of brain injury, or psychiatric or neurological disorder. Four electronic databases-PubMed, Scopus, MEDLINE and ProQuest-were searched for eligible studies on 20 September 2020. Study quality was assessed using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale. RESULTS Seven studies, involving 168 participants aged between 18 and 80 years, were eligible for inclusion in this review. Three of the seven studies found positive effects of interrupting sitting with either (a) 3 min of relatively high-intensity (6 km/hour) walking every 30 min on attention and inhibitory control in young adults; (b) hourly breaks with progressively longer duration (10-30 min) of very light-intensity cycling/walking on attention, working memory and cognitive flexibility in adults with obesity; or (c) an initial bout of continuous moderate-intensity exercise, followed by interruption of post-exercise sitting with 3 min breaks of light-intensity walking (3.2 km/hour) every 30 min, on working memory in older adults with overweight. CONCLUSION Given the limited evidence with mixed findings on this topic in the literature and the heterogeneity of PA protocols across the included studies, the results regarding the effectiveness of interrupting prolonged sitting with PA breaks in improving cognition warrant further verification. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42020147536.
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- Ting-Yu Chueh
- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Institute for Research Excellence and Learning Sciences, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Griffiths TD, Crone D, Stembridge M, Lord RN. Co-Production at Work: The Process of Breaking Up Sitting Time to Improve Cardiovascular Health. A Pilot Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 19:361. [PMID: 35010622 PMCID: PMC8744924 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19010361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Revised: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Prolonged sitting negatively affects several cardiovascular disease biomarkers. Current workplace physical activity interventions to reduce sitting result in inconsistent uptake and adherence rates. Co-production attempts to improve the translation of evidence to practice through engaging the participants within the intervention design, improving the context sensitivity and acceptability of the intervention. A needs analysis questionnaire was initially conducted (n = 157) to scope workplace behaviours and attitudes. A development group (n = 11) was consulted in focus groups around the needs analysis findings and asked to comment on the feasibility of a proposed intervention. A pilot intervention was then carried out (n = 5). The needs analysis indicated that only 1.8% (n = 4) engaged in occupational physical activity, and 68.7% (n = 103) sat for ≥6 h during their working day. Through the focus groups, an intervention breaking up sitting time hourly with five-minute walking breaks was co-produced. Cultural and pragmatic issues concerning the implementation of frequent physical activity breaks from sitting and the subsequent impact on work productivity were highlighted. The pilot intervention increased the number of breaks from sedentary behaviour from 2 to 11. The co-production methodology resulted in a research- and stakeholder-guided compromise. Large-scale intervention implementation is required before firm effectiveness conclusions can be made.
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Hibbing PR, Bellettiere J, Carlson JA. Sedentary Profiles: A New Perspective on Accumulation Patterns in Sedentary Behavior. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2021; 54:696-706. [PMID: 34772905 DOI: 10.1249/mss.0000000000002830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The health effects of sedentary behavior (SB) may be moderated by SB accumulation patterns (e.g., in prolonged bouts). These patterns are challenging to assess thoroughly and interpretably. PURPOSE To introduce SB profiles (i.e., groups of similar SB accumulation patterns) as a new approach to pattern-focused SB research. METHODS Data came from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2003-2006). SB bouts were determined from hip-worn accelerometer data, and k-medoid clustering was used to define three SB profiles (Interrupted, Intermediate, and Prolonged). These were used as the exposure in logistic regression models to examine odds ratios (OR) of having high (>20%) predicted-10-year risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). For comparison, the models were also fitted using standard metrics (i.e., tertiles of mean SB bout duration and daily total SB time). RESULTS Those with Interrupted profile (n = 1740) were typically sedentary ~32% of the time, in bouts ≤15 min. Those with Intermediate profile (n = 2453) were typically sedentary ~47% of the time, in bouts ≤20 min. Those with Prolonged profile (n = 1302) were typically sedentary ~61% of the time, frequently in bouts >20 min. The fully adjusted model showed that high CVD risk was more common for the Intermediate (OR = 1.87) and Prolonged (OR = 4.65) profiles than the Interrupted profile (all p < 0.001). For standard metrics, OR ranged from 1.46 (middle tertile of daily total SB time) to 4.11 (upper tertile of mean bout duration) with all p < 0.002. CONCLUSION SB profiles represent a promising new avenue for understanding and combating adverse SB trends. The value of the approach was highlighted by the strong associations with CVD risk.
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- Paul R Hibbing
- Children's Mercy Kansas City, Center for Children's Healthy Lifestyles & Nutrition, Kansas City, MO University of California San Diego, Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, La Jolla CA University of Missouri Kansas City, Department of Pediatrics, Kansas City, MO
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Marschin V, Herbert C. A Short, Multimodal Activity Break Incorporated Into the Learning Context During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Effects of Physical Activity and Positive Expressive Writing on University Students' Mental Health-Results and Recommendations From a Pilot Study. Front Psychol 2021; 12:645492. [PMID: 34456782 PMCID: PMC8397384 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.645492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Physical inactivity, sedentary behavior and mental ill health, due to high levels of perceived stress or self-reported depressive symptoms, are highly prevalent among university students. There are concerns that these behaviors and mental symptoms have significantly increased during the current Covid-19 pandemic, partly because academic life has changed considerably from face-to-face communication to e-learning and studying at home. Self-regulation and physical activity are hard to maintain during pandemic lockdowns. Short activity breaks could be helpful to avoid physical inactivity and sustain mental health. The breaks should comprise short and easy-implementable physical activity exercises that can be integrated into the learning context. Moreover, cognitive interventions, such as writing about positive events and feelings might help as coping strategy for self-regulation during study breaks. This study investigated and compared the effects of a physical activity intervention and a cognitive intervention (positive expressive writing) on mental health among university students. Both interventions are particularly suitable for use at home. N = 20 university students, studying in Germany, were assigned to a physical activity group or a cognitive intervention group. The physical activity intervention consisted of a mix of physical exercises including endurance exercises, muscular strength, relaxation, and ballroom dance movements. The interventions were carried out guided, once a week, for 5–10 mins at the beginning of classes. The effects of group × time showed no significant interaction on self-reported perceived stress, mood, quality of life (QoL) assessed online and compared at the beginning of the term before the intervention (T0) and at the end of the term after the intervention (T3). However, the physical activity group reported a similar physical activity level per day over time, while the cognitive intervention group showed a decrease in physical activity from T0 to T3. Low-dose, short physical activity interventions as well as cognitive interventions consisting of positive expressive writing could buffer university students' perceived stress, mood, and QoL across the term. Moreover, both interventions seem to be promising in buffering the negative side effects of stress during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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- Verena Marschin
- Department of Applied Emotion and Motivation Psychology, Institute of Psychology and Education, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Applied Emotion and Motivation Psychology, Institute of Psychology and Education, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany
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Multicomponent Physical Exercise Training in Multimorbid and Palliative Oldest Adults. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18178896. [PMID: 34501486 PMCID: PMC8431350 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18178896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2021] [Revised: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Exercise counteracts aging and pathology symptoms, but there is still scarce research on exercise programs for multimorbid and/or palliative old patients (MPO-Ps). In order to analyze whether the multicomponent physical-cognitive training is beneficial for this population, 17 MPO-Ps (81.59 ± 5.63 years) completed a >26 weeks home-based intervention (20-50 min/session, three sessions/week). Twenty-eight supervised and thirty-two autonomous sessions were gradually distributed along three phases: supervised training (ST), reduced supervision training (RST), and autonomous training (AT). Physical function (gait speed, hand grip and lower-limb strength, balance, and agility), mental status (MMSE), and autonomy in daily living (the Barthel Index) were assessed. Categorical analyses regarding the changes in the walking aids used in the test were added to improve the assessment of strength and agility along the intervention. Despite important study limitations, such as the small sample size and lack of a control group, and despite the MPO-Ps' very low baseline fitness and initial exercise intolerance, they benefited from the dual-tasking approach, especially in autonomy, lower-limb strength, and balance. Agility improvements were shown only by categorical analyses. As expected, most benefits increased the supervision (ST phase). Gait speed and cognitive status maintained despite the total autonomy in training in the last phase. Further research with larger samples should confirm if multicomponent physical-cognitive exercise, individualized and tailored on daily-basis, together with technical assistance and medical supervision, benefits this MPO-Ps population, and if it can be prescribed to them with security, in spite some of them already being palliative patients.
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Sedentary Lifestyle Matters as Past Sedentariness, Not Current Sedentariness, Predicts Cognitive Inhibition Performance among College Students: An Exploratory Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18147649. [PMID: 34300101 PMCID: PMC8303919 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18147649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Revised: 07/10/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Background: Currently, sedentariness is assessed over a short period of time, thus it is difficult to study its cognitive implications. To investigate the cognitive consequences of a sedentary lifestyle, the past level (i.e., the sedentary time accumulated over the years) and current level of sedentariness should be considered. This pilot study aimed to investigate the negative association between a sedentary lifestyle and cognition by considering both the current and past sedentariness. It was expected that the physical activity level moderates the potential negative association between sedentariness and cognition. Methods: 52 college students (Mage = 20.19, SDage = 2; 36 women) participated in the study. Current sedentariness (ratio of sedentary time in the last year), past sedentariness (ratio of sedentary time accumulated in previous years), and physical activity (ratio of time spent in physical activity in years) were assessed using a questionnaire. Cognitive inhibition, cognitive flexibility, and working memory updating were measured through three specific tests. Results: Past sedentariness significantly explained the inhibition performance when controlled for physical activity, whereas current sedentariness did not. More precisely, past sedentariness only negatively predicted cognitive inhibition when the physical activity level was low (β = -3.15, z(48) = -2.62, p = 0.01). Conclusions: The impact of sedentariness on cognitive functioning might only be revealed when past sedentariness and physical activity are controlled.
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Orlando G, Reeves ND, Boulton AJM, Ireland A, Federici G, Federici A, Haxhi J, Pugliese G, Balducci S. Sedentary behaviour is an independent predictor of diabetic foot ulcer development: An 8-year prospective study. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2021; 177:108877. [PMID: 34058300 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2021.108877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Revised: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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AIMS To prospectively explore the association between sedentary time (SED-time) and the development of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). METHODS 175 DPN individuals who attended the annual evaluation for the SAMBA Study (2012-2019) were included. Main outcome measure was the first diagnosis of DFU. SED-time was measured by the PAS 2.1 questionnaire. Nerve function was evaluated by nerve conduction studies. Vascular function was assessed by Ankle-brachial index (ABI) and pedal pulses. Foot deformity and skin dryness were examined by visual inspection. RESULTS 62 participants (35.5%) developed a DFU during the study. SED-time was significantly higher in people who developed DFUs (12.8 ± 3.0 vs 9.4 ± 3.1 h/day). Logistic regression showed that among several nervous (motor amplitude, OR 0.33, 95% CI, 0.18-0.60; sensory amplitude, 0.85, 0.77-0.94) and vascular parameters (ABI, 0.23, 0.1-0.61; pedal pulses, 2.81, 0.12-0.63) and foot characteristics (deformity, 2.63, 1.30-5.32; skin dryness, 2.04, 0.95-4.37), SED-time was one of the strongest variables contributing to the development of DFUs (2.95, 1.45-6.44). CONCLUSIONS SED-time is an independent predictor of the risk of DFU in people with DPN. The monitoring of SED-time with strategies aimed at reducing it should be included in the standard care of diabetic patients.
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- Giorgio Orlando
- Research Centre for Musculoskeletal Science & Sports Medicine, Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK; Metabolic Fitness Association, Monterotondo, Rome, Italy.
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- Research Centre for Musculoskeletal Science & Sports Medicine, Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Medicine, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, UK; Diabetes Research Institute, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA
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- Research Centre for Musculoskeletal Science & Sports Medicine, Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, "La Sapienza" University, and Diabetes Unit, Sant' Andrea University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, "La Sapienza" University, and Diabetes Unit, Sant' Andrea University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, "La Sapienza" University, and Diabetes Unit, Sant' Andrea University Hospital, Rome, Italy; Metabolic Fitness Association, Monterotondo, Rome, Italy
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Since ancient times, the health benefits of regular physical activity/exercise have been recognized and the classic studies of Morris and Paffenbarger provided the epidemiological evidence in support of such an association. Cardiorespiratory fitness, often measured by maximal oxygen uptake, and habitual physical activity levels are inversely related to mortality. Thus, studies exploring the biological bases of the health benefits of exercise have largely focused on the cardiovascular system and skeletal muscle (mass and metabolism), although there is increasing evidence that multiple tissues and organ systems are influenced by regular exercise. Communication between contracting skeletal muscle and multiple organs has been implicated in exercise benefits, as indeed has other interorgan "cross-talk." The application of molecular biology techniques and "omics" approaches to questions in exercise biology has opened new lines of investigation to better understand the beneficial effects of exercise and, in so doing, inform the optimization of exercise regimens and the identification of novel therapeutic strategies to enhance health and well-being.
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- Mark Hargreaves
- Department of Anatomy & Physiology, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Kang HJ, Wang JCK, Burns SF, Leow MKS. Is Self-Determined Motivation a Useful Agent to Overcome Perceived Exercise Barriers in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus? Front Psychol 2021; 12:627815. [PMID: 34220606 PMCID: PMC8253052 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.627815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background: Devising a program to increase physical activity (PA)/exercise behavior in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) can meet with limited effectiveness in real-world settings because of the variety of barriers to PA/exercise that individuals need to overcome. An alternative approach is to explore whether targeting motivation as a facilitator may be effective to increase PA/exercise. This study aimed to understand attitudes toward perceived barriers to PA/exercise by examining individual levels of motivation, grounded on self-determination theory, in patients with T2DM. Methods: This study used an integrated approach combining qualitative and quantitative analysis. Sixteen patients with T2DM were grouped (n = 8 for each group) into either a higher self-motivation (HSM) or lower self-motivation (LSM) group via the Relative Autonomy Index. Thematic and deductive analysis were used to identify attitudes based on ten preconceived barrier themes: apathy, dislike, no priority, lack of support, health problems, lack of knowledge, unfavorable environment, tiredness, lack of time, and financial constraints. Quantitative analysis was to assess statistical differences in the volume of PA/exercise across the two groups, and a mixed-methods analysis was employed to highlight unique cases. Results: Patients in the HSM group expressed positive attitudes toward barriers to PA/exercise, while patients in the LSM group expressed a greater degree of hindrance. Although regular PA/exercise is necessary for T2DM management, patients with LSM considered PA/exercise a lesser priority displaying negative attitudes such as apathy and dislike. Conversely, patients with HSM placed greater emphasis on the benefits of PA/exercise regardless of apathy and dislike. Lack of time and health problems were commonly reported in both groups. The volume of PA/exercise corresponded to motivation levels, but there were some unique cases which arose from active commuting habits and severe health problems. Conclusion: These findings provide insights on how attitudes to perceived barriers to PA/exercise differ by levels of motivation. One insight was that examining motivation should be an essential consideration when designing practical strategies to overcome PA/exercise barriers in patients with T2DM. Lack of time and health problems exist regardless of motivation levels. Future research requires a tailored approach to managing barriers to PA/exercise in patients with T2DM.
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- Heon Jin Kang
- National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences (ASTAR), Singapore, Singapore
- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
- Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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Maphong R, Nakhonket K, Sukhonthasab S. The effectiveness of two levels of active office interventions to reduce sedentary behavior in office workers: a mixed-method approach. ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 2021; 77:504-513. [PMID: 34120583 DOI: 10.1080/19338244.2021.1940074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Sedentary behavior (SB) rates are rising globally, especially during working hours. This research focused on the effectiveness of two levels of active office interventions to reduce SB in office workers. Participants were 78 nonacademic university employees divided into a control (CON) group and an intervention (INT) group. At the organizational level, it was found that the organizational health culture, the physical and social environment, and the organizational health behavior were dramatically changed. At the individual level, compared with the CON group, the INT group was significantly higher in the METs rate; light-intensity physical activity (LPA); and moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity, and was lower in SB (CON, 397.30 ± 39.33 minutes vs. INT, 389.09 ± 37.59 minutes), all p < .05. The intervention was effective in changing health behavior related to SB of office workers in both organization and individual levels.
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- Raweewan Maphong
- Faculty of Sports Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Physical Activity Research Center, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, Bangkok, Thailand
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Zieff G, Bates LC, Kerr ZY, Moore JB, Hanson ED, Battaglini C, Stoner L. Targeting sedentary behavior as a feasible health strategy during COVID-19. Transl Behav Med 2021; 11:826-831. [PMID: 33118596 PMCID: PMC7665775 DOI: 10.1093/tbm/ibaa101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Sedentary behavior is associated with poor physical and mental health. Targeting sedentary behavior is a simple strategy that may help counter physical and mental health concerns associated with COVID-19-related social restrictions. Of course, traditional strategies such as achieving optimal exercise and physical activity levels are also important and should be recommended. However, even under normal circumstances, the difficulty in promoting lasting exercise habits at multiple levels (e.g. individual, environment, policy) are well documented, and chances of maintaining or improving these factors is now even lower. Thus, relative to other lifestyle behaviors - sedentary behavior may be more amenable to change. Moreover, reducing sedentary behavior may be less susceptible to influence from factors associated with health disparities such as age, race, and socio-economic status compared to exercise or physical activity. Sedentary behavior is a feasible health strategy that should be targeted during COVID-19.
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- Gabriel Zieff
- Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
- Healthy Living for Pandemic Event Protection (HL-PIVOT) Network, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
- Healthy Living for Pandemic Event Protection (HL-PIVOT) Network, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Implementation Sciences, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
- Healthy Living for Pandemic Event Protection (HL-PIVOT) Network, Chicago, IL, USA
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Loughman TM, Flaherty GT, Houlihan A, Dunne D. A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Physical Activity Patterns, Aerobic Capacity and Perceptions about Exercise among Male Farmers in the Mid-West Region of Ireland. J Agromedicine 2021; 27:87-97. [PMID: 33775220 DOI: 10.1080/1059924x.2021.1879699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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In Ireland, farmers have been identified as a high-risk population, with higher rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and overall mortality, compared with the general population. Farming has always been considered a physically active lifestyle. However, in recent times, with the increased use of technology and machinery, farmers may not be completing as much physical activity as before. There is a lack of research on physical activity patterns, fitness, and perception about exercise among farmers. Physical activity patterns were assessed using ActivPAL₃ micro monitors for a duration of 7 consecutive days. Aerobic capacity was measured using a validated sub-maximal exercise test to calculate Metabolic Equivalent Task (MET) levels. The Exercise Benefits and Barriers Scale (EBBS) questionnaire was used to explore perceived benefits and barriers towards exercise. Farmers completed a mean (standard deviation) of 16,452 (5,170) steps and 124 (43) minutes of moderate-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) daily. The volume of weekly MVPA was largely accumulated in bouts lasting <10 minutes, with only 17.89% completing bouts of ≥10 minutes. Daily sitting time was 8.26 hours. Farmers are fit, have positive perceptions about exercise, and complete large quantities of physical activity, but not in a CVD protective pattern. CVD risk can be reduced in this population by encouraging them to sit less and engage in MVPA in bouts of ≥10 minutes, in line with current guidelines.
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- Trisha M Loughman
- National Institute for Prevention and Cardiovascular Health, Croi Heart and Stroke Centre, Galway, Ireland
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- National Institute for Prevention and Cardiovascular Health, Croi Heart and Stroke Centre, Galway, Ireland.,School of Medicine, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- National Institute for Prevention and Cardiovascular Health, Croi Heart and Stroke Centre, Galway, Ireland
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- National Institute for Prevention and Cardiovascular Health, Croi Heart and Stroke Centre, Galway, Ireland
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Pinidiyapathirage J, Kasthuriratne A, Bennie JA, Pathmeswaran A, Biddle SJH, De Silva HJ, Chackrewarthy S, Dassanayake AS, Ranawaka U, Kato N, Wickremasinghe AR. Physical Activity Tracking Among Sri Lankan Adults: Findings From a 7-Year Follow-up of the Ragama Health Study. Asia Pac J Public Health 2021; 33:205-212. [PMID: 33577353 DOI: 10.1177/1010539520971179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Limited data are available on physical activity tracking among adults in low- and middle-income countries. Using a longitudinal design, we assessed trends and correlates of physical activity among Sri Lankan adults. Individuals selected through age-stratified random sampling, were screened initially in 2007 (n = 2986) and reevaluated in 2014 (n = 2148). On both occasions, structured interviews and clinical measurements were completed. Approximately 40% of the participants engaged in recommended levels of physical activity both at baseline and follow-up. One-fifth reported increased physical activity at follow-up, a similar proportion reported being persistently inactive or a reduction in physical activity. In the adjusted analysis, being persistently active was associated with male sex, a lower educational level and income, being free of any chronic disease conditions, better self-rated health, and sitting time <8 hours. Our findings support public health interventions to help maintain recommended physical activity levels over time, particularly for subgroups at high-risk of physical inactivity.
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- Janani Pinidiyapathirage
- University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.,University of Kelaniya, Ragama, Sri Lanka.,Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
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- National Centre for Global Health and Medicine Research Institute, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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PAGAN LASSALLE P, MEYER ML, CONNERS R, ZIEFF G, ROJAS J, FAGHY MA, ARENA R, VERMEESCH A, JOSEPH RP, STONER L. Targeting Sedentary Behavior in Minority Populations as a Feasible Health Strategy During and Beyond COVID-19: On Behalf of ACSM-EIM and HL-PIVOT. TRANSLATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE 2021; 6:e000174. [PMID: 34746382 PMCID: PMC8570184 DOI: 10.1249/tjx.0000000000000174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Increased sedentary behavior has been an unintended consequence of social and physical distancing restrictions needed to limit transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Sedentary behavior is defined as any waking behavior characterized by an energy expenditure ≤1.5 metabolic equivalents (METs), while in a sitting, reclining, or lying posture. These restrictions negatively impact peoples' cardiometabolic and mental health and disproportionately affect certain sectors of the population, including racial/ethnic minorities. In part, the higher risk for complications of COVID-19 could be the result of increased prevalence of comorbid diseases. Further, regular participation and adherence to current physical activity guidelines, defined as at least 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity physical activity or muscle strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week, is challenging for many and may be especially difficult to achieve during the COVID-19 pandemic. A practical strategy to promote health and well-being during COVID-19 is reducing sedentary behavior. Reducing sedentary behaviors (e.g., breaking up periods of prolonged sitting with light-intensity physical activity) may be more easily achieved than physical activity for all individuals, including individuals of racial/ethnic decent, as it does not require purchasing equipment nor require compromising the physical restrictions necessary to slow the spread of COVID-19. The purpose of this commentary is to argue that sedentary behavior is a feasible, independent target to modify during COVID-19, particularly in minority populations, and to address this behavior we need to consider individual, environmental and policy-level factors.
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- Patricia PAGAN LASSALLE
- Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
- Healthy Living for Pandemic Event Protection (HL - PIVOT)
Network, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, The University of Alabama in
Huntsville, Huntsville, AL, USA
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- Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
- Healthy Living for Pandemic Event Protection (HL - PIVOT)
Network, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Healthy Living for Pandemic Event Protection (HL - PIVOT)
Network, Chicago, IL, USA
- Human Sciences Research Centre, University of Derby, Derby,
UK
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- Healthy Living for Pandemic Event Protection (HL - PIVOT)
Network, Chicago, IL, USA
- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Health
Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Healthy Living for Pandemic Event Protection (HL - PIVOT)
Network, Chicago, IL, USA
- University of Portland, School of Nursing, Portland, OR,
USA
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- Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Edson
College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix AZ,
USA
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- Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
- Healthy Living for Pandemic Event Protection (HL - PIVOT)
Network, Chicago, IL, USA
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Ma SX, Zhu Z, Zhang L, Liu XM, Lin YY, Cao ZB. Metabolic Effects of Three Different Activity Bouts during Sitting in Inactive Adults. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2020; 52:851-858. [PMID: 31764465 DOI: 10.1249/mss.0000000000002212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to determine whether interrupting prolonged sitting with three different walking-bout schedules improves glycemic metabolism relative to continuous prolonged sitting in sedentary adults. METHODS In a randomized, crossover trial, 16 inactive healthy adults (7 men, 24 ± 3 yr old) completed four 26-h laboratory sessions, including 22.5 h in an energy expenditure (EE)-testing calorimeter chamber. The four 9-h intervention periods were as follows: 9-h uninterrupted sitting (SIT), 30-min sitting/3-min brisk (60% V˙O2max) treadmill walk (WALK3), 45-min sitting/5-min (WALK5), or 60-min sitting/8-min (WALK8). Coprimary outcomes included the difference in the mean interstitial glucose concentration, total area under the curve (tAUC), and incremental area under the curve (iAUC) for the entire 26 and 9 h (intervention period) during three activity-bout conditions compared with SIT. RESULTS Compared with SIT, the 26-h mean glucose concentration was attenuated in WALK8 (Δmean -0.22 mmol·L [95% confidence interval = -0.43 to -0.001], P = 0.048) without adjustment for EE and attenuated in WALK3 (Δ-0.47 mmol·L [-0.75 to -0.10]), WALK5 (Δ-0.47 mmol·L [-0.83 to -0.10]), and WALK8 (Δ-0.53 mmol·L [-0.92 to -0.13]) after adjustment for EE (all P < 0.01). The 26-h tAUC was reduced in WALK3 (Δ-11.18 mmol·L per 26 h [-20.07 to -2.29]), WALK5 (2.12.67 mmol·L per 26 h [-22.54 to -2.79]), and WALK8 (Δ-13.85 mmol·L per 26 h [-24.60 to -3.10]) (all P < 0.01), as well as the iAUC (all P < 0.05), only after adjustment for EE. The 9-h mean glucose concentration, tAUC, and iAUC decreased in the three activity-break conditions regardless of EE adjustment (all P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS All three walking-bout conditions improved glycemic metabolism compared with SIT, independent of EE, in inactive, healthy adults.
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- Sheng-Xia Ma
- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, CHINA
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Saeidifard F, Medina-Inojosa JR, Supervia M, Olson TP, Somers VK, Prokop LJ, Stokin GB, Lopez-Jimenez F. The Effect of Replacing Sitting With Standing on Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Mayo Clin Proc Innov Qual Outcomes 2020; 4:611-626. [PMID: 33367205 PMCID: PMC7749276 DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocpiqo.2020.07.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Objective To investigate the effect of replacing sitting with standing on cardiovascular risk factors tested in clinical trials. Methods We searched databases from inception up to August 28, 2019, for studies examining the effect of replacing sitting with standing on fasting blood glucose, fasting insulin, and lipid levels; blood pressure; body fat mass; weight; and waist circumference in healthy adults. Differences in mean ± SD values were used for pooling the data and calculating the mean differences and CIs. Results The search found 3507 abstracts. Nine clinical trials (8 randomized and 1 nonrandomized) with 877 (64.4% [n=565] women) participants met all inclusion criteria. The mean ± SD age was 45.34±5.41 years; mean follow-up was 3.81 months, and mean difference in standing time between the intervention and control groups was 1.33 hours per day. The follow-up fasting blood glucose and body fat mass values were slightly but significantly lower than baseline records in the intervention groups compared with control groups (−2.53; 95% CI, −4.27 to −0.79 mg/dL; and −0.75; 95% CI, −0.91 to −0.59 kg). The analysis for fasting insulin levels, lipid levels, blood pressure, weight, and waist circumference revealed no significant differences. Conclusion Replacing sitting with standing can result in very small but statistically significant decreases in fasting blood glucose levels and body fat mass with no significant effect on lipid levels, blood pressure, weight, and waist circumference. Replacing sitting with standing can be used as an adjunctive intervention to decrease the burden of cardiovascular risk factors but cannot be used as an alternative to physical activity to decrease sedentary time.
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Key Words
- BFM, body fat mass
- BMI, body mass index
- CVD, cardiovascular disease
- FBG, fasting blood glucose
- FI, fasting insulin
- HDL-C, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol
- LDL-C, low-density lipoprotein
- TC, total cholesterol
- TG, triglycerides
- WC, waist circumference
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- Farzane Saeidifard
- Division of Preventive Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
- Department of Medicine, Northwell Health, The Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, New York, NY
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- Division of Preventive Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Preventive Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
- Gregorio Marañón General University Hospital, Gregorio Marañón Health Research Institute, Madrid, Spain
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- Division of Preventive Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Preventive Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- International Clinical Research Center (ICRC), St. Anne's University Hospital, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Division of Preventive Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
- Correspondence: Address to Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, MD, MSc, Division of Preventive Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905. @preventingCVD
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Minakata Y, Sasaki S. Data Reproducibility and Effectiveness of Bronchodilators for Improving Physical Activity in COPD Patients. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9113497. [PMID: 33138116 PMCID: PMC7692282 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9113497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2020] [Revised: 10/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Increasing physical activity (PA) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an important issue, however, the effect of bronchodilators on PA is still controversial. The indicators of PA, as measured by an accelerometer, can easily fluctuate based on several factors, which might cause inconsistent results. In this review, we listed the indicators of PA and the factors influencing the reproducibility of indicators of PA, and reviewed reports in which the effects of bronchodilators on PA were evaluated by an accelerometer. Then, we investigated the association between the processing of influencing factors and the effectiveness of bronchodilators for improving the PA of COPD patients. Fifteen reports were extracted using the PubMed database. In all seven reports in which adjustment was performed for at least two of four influencing factors (non-wear time, data from days with special behavior, environmental factors, and number of valid days required to obtain reproducible data), bronchodilators showed beneficial effects on PA. No adjustment was made for any of these factors in any of the four bronchodilator-ineffective reports. This suggests that the processing of influencing factors to secure reproducibility might affect the results regarding the effectiveness of bronchodilators for improving PA in COPD patients.
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Nguyen P, Le LKD, Nguyen D, Gao L, Dunstan DW, Moodie M. The effectiveness of sedentary behaviour interventions on sitting time and screen time in children and adults: an umbrella review of systematic reviews. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2020; 17:117. [PMID: 32958052 PMCID: PMC7504841 DOI: 10.1186/s12966-020-01009-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Background There is increasing concern about the time people spend in sedentary behaviour, including screen time, leisure and occupational sitting. The number of both primary research studies (published trials) and reviews has been growing rapidly in this research area. A summary of the highest level of evidence that provides a broader quantitative synthesis of diverse types of interventions is needed. This research is to articulate the evidence of efficacy of sedentary behaviour interventions to inform interventions to reduce sitting time. The umbrella review, therefore, synthesised systematic reviews that conducted meta-analyses of interventions aiming at reducing sedentary behaviour outcomes across all age group and settings. Method A systematic search was conducted on six databases (MEDLINE Complete, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Global Health via EBSCOhost platform, EMBASE, and Cochrane Central Register of Systematic Reviews). Included articles were systematic reviews with meta-analysis of interventions aiming at reducing sedentary behaviour (screen time, sitting time or sedentary time) in the general population across all age group. Results Seventeen reviews met the inclusion criteria (7 in children and adolescent, 10 in adults). All reviews of sedentary behaviour interventions in children and adolescents investigated intervention effectiveness in reducing screen time. Six out of 11 meta-analyses (reported in 7 reviews) showed small but significant changes in viewing time. All reviews of sedentary behaviour interventions in office workplaces indicated substantial reduction in occupational sitting time (range: 39.6 to 100 min per 8-h workday). Sub-group analyses reported a trend favouring environmental change components such as sit-stand desks, active permissive workstations etc. Meta-analyses indicated that sedentary behaviour interventions were superior to physical activity alone interventions or combined physical activity and sedentary behaviour interventions in reducing sitting time. Conclusion The current systematic reviews and meta-analyses supported sedentary behaviour interventions for reducing occupational sitting time in particular, with small changes seen in screen time in children and adolescents. Future research should explore approaches to maintaining behaviour change beyond the intervention period and investigate the potential of sedentary behaviour reduction interventions in older age groups in non-occupational settings.
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- Phuong Nguyen
- Deakin Health Economics, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. .,Global Obesity Centre, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
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- Deakin Health Economics, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Deakin Health Economics, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Deakin Health Economics, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.,Global Obesity Centre, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.,School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Australia.,Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Deakin Health Economics, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.,Global Obesity Centre, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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Murtagh EM, Murphy MH, Milton K, Roberts NW, O'Gorman CS, Foster C. Interventions outside the workplace for reducing sedentary behaviour in adults under 60 years of age. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2020; 7:CD012554. [PMID: 32678471 PMCID: PMC7389819 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd012554.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Adults spend a majority of their time outside the workplace being sedentary. Large amounts of sedentary behaviour increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and both all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality. OBJECTIVES Primary • To assess effects on sedentary time of non-occupational interventions for reducing sedentary behaviour in adults under 60 years of age Secondary • To describe other health effects and adverse events or unintended consequences of these interventions • To determine whether specific components of interventions are associated with changes in sedentary behaviour • To identify if there are any differential effects of interventions based on health inequalities (e.g. age, sex, income, employment) SEARCH METHODS: We searched CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, CINAHL, PsycINFO, SportDiscus, and ClinicalTrials.gov on 14 April 2020. We checked references of included studies, conducted forward citation searching, and contacted authors in the field to identify additional studies. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and cluster RCTs of interventions outside the workplace for community-dwelling adults aged 18 to 59 years. We included studies only when the intervention had a specific aim or component to change sedentary behaviour. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently screened titles/abstracts and full-text articles for study eligibility. Two review authors independently extracted data and assessed risk of bias. We contacted trial authors for additional information or data when required. We examined the following primary outcomes: device-measured sedentary time, self-report sitting time, self-report TV viewing time, and breaks in sedentary time. MAIN RESULTS We included 13 trials involving 1770 participants, all undertaken in high-income countries. Ten were RCTs and three were cluster RCTs. The mean age of study participants ranged from 20 to 41 years. A majority of participants were female. All interventions were delivered at the individual level. Intervention components included personal monitoring devices, information or education, counselling, and prompts to reduce sedentary behaviour. We judged no study to be at low risk of bias across all domains. Seven studies were at high risk of bias for blinding of outcome assessment due to use of self-report outcomes measures. Primary outcomes Interventions outside the workplace probably show little or no difference in device-measured sedentary time in the short term (mean difference (MD) -8.36 min/d, 95% confidence interval (CI) -27.12 to 10.40; 4 studies; I² = 0%; moderate-certainty evidence). We are uncertain whether interventions reduce device-measured sedentary time in the medium term (MD -51.37 min/d, 95% CI -126.34 to 23.59; 3 studies; I² = 84%; very low-certainty evidence) We are uncertain whether interventions outside the workplace reduce self-report sitting time in the short term (MD -64.12 min/d, 95% CI -260.91 to 132.67; I² = 86%; very low-certainty evidence). Interventions outside the workplace may show little or no difference in self-report TV viewing time in the medium term (MD -12.45 min/d, 95% CI -50.40 to 25.49; 2 studies; I² = 86%; low-certainty evidence) or in the long term (MD 0.30 min/d, 95% CI -0.63 to 1.23; 2 studies; I² = 0%; low-certainty evidence). It was not possible to pool the five studies that reported breaks in sedentary time given the variation in definitions used. Secondary outcomes Interventions outside the workplace probably have little or no difference on body mass index in the medium term (MD -0.25 kg/m², 95% CI -0.48 to -0.01; 3 studies; I² = 0%; moderate-certainty evidence). Interventions may have little or no difference in waist circumference in the medium term (MD -2.04 cm, 95% CI -9.06 to 4.98; 2 studies; I² = 65%; low-certainty evidence). Interventions probably have little or no difference on glucose in the short term (MD -0.18 mmol/L, 95% CI -0.30 to -0.06; 2 studies; I² = 0%; moderate-certainty evidence) and medium term (MD -0.08 mmol/L, 95% CI -0.21 to 0.05; 2 studies, I² = 0%; moderate-certainty evidence) Interventions outside the workplace may have little or no difference in device-measured MVPA in the short term (MD 1.99 min/d, 95% CI -4.27 to 8.25; 4 studies; I² = 23%; low-certainty evidence). We are uncertain whether interventions improve device-measured MVPA in the medium term (MD 6.59 min/d, 95% CI -7.35 to 20.53; 3 studies; I² = 70%; very low-certainty evidence). We are uncertain whether interventions outside the workplace improve self-reported light-intensity PA in the short-term (MD 156.32 min/d, 95% CI 34.34 to 278.31; 2 studies; I² = 79%; very low-certainty evidence). Interventions may have little or no difference on step count in the short-term (MD 226.90 steps/day, 95% CI -519.78 to 973.59; 3 studies; I² = 0%; low-certainty evidence) No data on adverse events or symptoms were reported in the included studies. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Interventions outside the workplace to reduce sedentary behaviour probably lead to little or no difference in device-measured sedentary time in the short term, and we are uncertain if they reduce device-measured sedentary time in the medium term. We are uncertain whether interventions outside the workplace reduce self-reported sitting time in the short term. Interventions outside the workplace may result in little or no difference in self-report TV viewing time in the medium or long term. The certainty of evidence is moderate to very low, mainly due to concerns about risk of bias, inconsistent findings, and imprecise results. Future studies should be of longer duration; should recruit participants from varying age, socioeconomic, or ethnic groups; and should gather quality of life, cost-effectiveness, and adverse event data. We strongly recommend that standard methods of data preparation and analysis are adopted to allow comparison of the effects of interventions to reduce sedentary behaviour.
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- Elaine M Murtagh
- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
- Physical Activity for Health Research Cluster, Health Research Institute (HRI), University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- Sport & Exercise Sciences Research Institute, University of Ulster, Newtownabbey, UK
- Doctoral College, University of Ulster, Newtownabbey, UK
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- Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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- Bodleian Health Care Libraries, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Graduate Entry Medical School, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- Centre for Exercise Nutrition and Health Sciences, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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Nauha L, Jurvelin H, Ala‐Mursula L, Niemelä M, Jämsä T, Kangas M, Korpelainen R. Chronotypes and objectively measured physical activity and sedentary time at midlife. Scand J Med Sci Sports 2020; 30:1930-1938. [DOI: 10.1111/sms.13753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2020] [Revised: 06/01/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Laura Nauha
- Research Unit of Medical Imaging, Physics and Technology University of Oulu Oulu Finland
- Center for Life Course Health Research University of Oulu Oulu Finland
- Medical Research Center Oulu University Hospital and University of Oulu Oulu Finland
- Department of Sports and Exercise Medicine Oulu Deaconess Institute Foundation sr Oulu Finland
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- Center for Life Course Health Research University of Oulu Oulu Finland
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology Oulu University Hospital Oulu Finland
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- Center for Life Course Health Research University of Oulu Oulu Finland
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- Research Unit of Medical Imaging, Physics and Technology University of Oulu Oulu Finland
- Medical Research Center Oulu University Hospital and University of Oulu Oulu Finland
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- Research Unit of Medical Imaging, Physics and Technology University of Oulu Oulu Finland
- Medical Research Center Oulu University Hospital and University of Oulu Oulu Finland
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology Oulu University Hospital Oulu Finland
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- Research Unit of Medical Imaging, Physics and Technology University of Oulu Oulu Finland
- Medical Research Center Oulu University Hospital and University of Oulu Oulu Finland
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- Research Unit of Medical Imaging, Physics and Technology University of Oulu Oulu Finland
- Center for Life Course Health Research University of Oulu Oulu Finland
- Department of Sports and Exercise Medicine Oulu Deaconess Institute Foundation sr Oulu Finland
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Dean E, Jones A, Yu HPM, Gosselink R, Skinner M. Translating COVID-19 Evidence to Maximize Physical Therapists' Impact and Public Health Response. Phys Ther 2020; 100:1458-1464. [PMID: 32589718 PMCID: PMC7337734 DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzaa115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has sounded alarm bells throughout global health systems. As of late May, 2020, over 100,000 COVID-19-related deaths were reported in the United States, which is the highest number of any country. This article describes COVID-19 as the next historical turning point in the physical therapy profession's growth and development. The profession has had over a 100-year tradition of responding to epidemics, including poliomyelitis; 2 world wars and geographical regions experiencing conflicts and natural disasters; and, the epidemic of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). The evidence-based role of noninvasive interventions (nonpharmacological/nonsurgical) that hallmark physical therapist practice has emerged as being highly relevant today in addressing COVID-19 in 2 primary ways. First, despite some unique features, COVID-19 presents as acute respiratory distress syndrome in its severe acute stage. Acute respiratory distress syndrome is very familiar to physical therapists in intensive care units. Body positioning and mobilization, prescribed based on comprehensive assessments/examinations, counter the negative sequelae of recumbency and bedrest; augment gas exchange and reduce airway closure, deconditioning, and critical illness complications; and maximize long-term functional outcomes. Physical therapists have an indisputable role across the contiuum of COVID-19 care. Second, over 90% of individuals who die from COVID-19 have comorbidities, most notably cardiovascular disease, hypertension, chronic lung disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and obesity. Physical therapists need to redouble their efforts to address NCDs by assessing patients for risk factors and manifestations and institute evidence-based health education (smoking cessation, whole-food plant-based nutrition, weight control, physical activity/exercise), and/or support patients' efforts when these are managed by other professionals. Effective health education is a core competency for addressing risk of death by COVID-19 as well as NCDs. COVID-19 is a wake-up call to the profession, an opportunity to assert its role throughout the COVID-19 care continuum, and augment public health initiatives by reducing the impact of the current pandemic.
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- Elizabeth Dean
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, 212 Friedman Bldg, 2177 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3, Canada,Address all correspondence to Dr. Dean at:
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Rehabilitation Medical Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Sichuan, China; and Faculty of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Medicine College, Sichuan University
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- Department Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- School of Physiotherapy, Division of Health Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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Blasco-Lafarga C, Monteagudo P, Roldán A, Cordellat A, Pesce C. Strategies to change body composition in older adults: do type of exercise and dose distribution matter? J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2020; 60:552-561. [DOI: 10.23736/s0022-4707.20.10321-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Beale C, Rauff EL, O’Brien WJ, Shultz SP, Fink PW, Kruger R. Are all Sedentary Behaviors Equal? An Examination of Sedentary Behavior and Associations with Indicators of Disease Risk Factors in Women. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17082643. [PMID: 32290586 PMCID: PMC7216008 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17082643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2020] [Revised: 04/06/2020] [Accepted: 04/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Sedentary behavior increases risk for non-communicable diseases; associations may differ within different contexts (e.g., leisure time, occupational). This study examined associations between different types of sedentary behavior and disease risk factors in women, using objectively measured accelerometer-derived sedentary data. A validation study (n = 20 women) classified sedentary behavior into four categories: lying down; sitting (non-active); sitting (active); standing. A cross-sectional study (n = 348 women) examined associations between these classifications and disease risk factors (body composition, metabolic, inflammatory, blood lipid variables). Participants spent an average of 7 h 42 min per day in sedentary behavior; 58% of that time was classified as non-active sitting and 26% as active sitting. Non-active sitting showed significant (p ≤ 0.001) positive correlations with BMI (r = 0.244), body fat percent (r = 0.216), body mass (r = 0.236), fat mass (r = 0.241), leptin (r = 0.237), and negative correlations with HDL-cholesterol (r = −0.117, p = 0.031). Conversely, active sitting was significantly (p ≤ 0.001) negatively correlated with BMI (r = −0.300), body fat percent (r = −0.249), body mass (r = −0.305), fat mass (r = −0.320), leptin (r = −0.259), and positively correlated with HDL-cholesterol (r = 0.115, p = 0.035). In summary, sedentary behavior can be stratified using objectively measured accelerometer-derived activity data. Subsequently, different types of sedentary behaviors may differentially influence disease risk factors. Public health initiatives should account for sedentary classifications when developing sedentary behavior recommendations.
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- Claire Beale
- School of Sport, Exercise, and Nutrition, Massey University, 4442 Palmerston North, New Zealand; (C.B.); (W.J.O.); (P.W.F.); (R.K.)
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- Kinesiology Department, Seattle University, Seattle, WA 98122, USA;
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- School of Sport, Exercise, and Nutrition, Massey University, 4442 Palmerston North, New Zealand; (C.B.); (W.J.O.); (P.W.F.); (R.K.)
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- School of Sport, Exercise, and Nutrition, Massey University, 4442 Palmerston North, New Zealand; (C.B.); (W.J.O.); (P.W.F.); (R.K.)
- Kinesiology Department, Seattle University, Seattle, WA 98122, USA;
- Correspondence:
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- School of Sport, Exercise, and Nutrition, Massey University, 4442 Palmerston North, New Zealand; (C.B.); (W.J.O.); (P.W.F.); (R.K.)
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- School of Sport, Exercise, and Nutrition, Massey University, 4442 Palmerston North, New Zealand; (C.B.); (W.J.O.); (P.W.F.); (R.K.)
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Müller AM, Chen B, Wang NX, Whitton C, Direito A, Petrunoff N, Müller-Riemenschneider F. Correlates of sedentary behaviour in Asian adults: A systematic review. Obes Rev 2020; 21:e12976. [PMID: 31919972 DOI: 10.1111/obr.12976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2019] [Revised: 10/22/2019] [Accepted: 10/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The objective of this study is to systematically review the evidence on correlates of sedentary behaviour (SB) among Asian adults. We searched for studies that examined individual, environmental, and political/cultural correlates of total and domain-specific SB (transport, occupation, leisure, and screen time) in Asian adults published from 2000 onwards in nine scientific databases. Two reviewers independently screened identified references. Following quality assessment of included studies, we performed narrative synthesis that considered differences based on SB measurements, regions, and population characteristics (PROSPERO: CRD42018095268). We identified 13 249 papers of which we included 49, from four regions and 12 countries. Researchers conducted cross-sectional analyses and most relied on SB self-report for SB measurement. Of the 118 correlates studied, the following associations were consistent: higher age, living in an urban area (East Asia), and lower mental health with higher total SB; higher education with higher total and occupational SB; higher income with higher leisure-time SB; higher transit density with higher total SB in older East Asians; and being an unmarried women with higher SB in the Middle East. We encourage more research in non-high-income countries across regions, further exploration of important but neglected correlates using longitudinal designs and qualitative research, and the use of objective instruments to collect SB data.
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- Andre Matthias Müller
- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore.,Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore.,Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore.,Institute for Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charite University Medical Centre Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Unkart JT, Allison MA, Parada H, Criqui MH, Qi Q, Diaz KM, Carlson JA, Sotres-Alvarez D, Ostfeld RJ, Raij L, Bellettiere J. Sedentary time and peripheral artery disease: The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos. Am Heart J 2020; 222:208-219. [PMID: 32105987 DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2020.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2019] [Accepted: 02/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Experimental evidence suggests that sedentary time (ST) may contribute to cardiovascular disease by eliciting detrimental hemodynamic changes in the lower limbs. However, little is known about objectively measured ST and lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD). METHODS We included 7,609 Hispanic/Latinos (ages 45-74) from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos. PAD was measured using the ankle brachial index (≤0.9). ST was measured using accelerometry. We used multivariable logistic regression to assess associations of quartiles of ST and PAD, and then used the same logistic models with restricted cubic splines to investigate continuous nonlinear associations of ST and PAD. Models were sequentially adjusted for traditional PAD risk factors, leg pain, and moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA). RESULTS Median ST was 12.2 h/d, and 5.4% of individuals had PAD. In fully adjusted restricted cubic splines models accounting for traditional PAD risk factors, leg pain, and MVPA, ST had a significant overall (P = .048) and nonlinear (P = .024) association with PAD. A threshold effect was seen such that time spent above median ST was associated with higher odds of PAD. That is, compared to median ST, 1, 2, and 3 hours above median ST were associated with a PAD odds ratio of 1.16 (95% CI = 1.02-1.31), 1.44 (1.06-1.94), and 1.80 (1.11-2.90), respectively. CONCLUSIONS Among Hispanic/Latino adults, ST was associated with higher odds of PAD, independent of leg pain, MVPA, and traditional PAD risk factors. Notably, we observed a threshold effect such that these associations were only observed at the highest levels of ST.
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- Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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Alawadi F, Abusnana S, Afandi B, Aldahmani K, Alhajeri O, Aljaberi K, Alkaabi J, Almadani A, Bashier A, Beshyah S, bin Belaila B, Fargaly M, Farooqi M, Hafidh K, Hassanein M, Hassoun A, Jabbar A, Ksseiry I, Mustafa H, Saadi H, Suliman S. Emirates Diabetes Society Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus – 2020. DUBAI DIABETES AND ENDOCRINOLOGY JOURNAL 2020. [DOI: 10.1159/000506508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Rapid urbanisation and socioeconomic development in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have led to the widespread adoption of a sedentary lifestyle and Westernised diet in the local population and consequently a high prevalence of obesity and diabetes. In 2019, International Diabetes Federation statistics reported a diabetes prevalence rate of 16.3% for the adult population in the UAE. In view of the wealth of recent literature on diabetes care and new pharmacotherapeutics, the Emirates Diabetes Society convened a panel of experts to update existing local guidelines with international management recommendations. The goal is to improve the standard of care for people with diabetes through increased awareness of these management practices among healthcare providers licensed by national health authorities. These consensus guidelines address the screening, diagnosis and management of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults including individuals at risk of developing the disease.
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Damen I, Brombacher H, Lallemand C, Brankaert R, Brombacher A, van Wesemael P, Vos S. A Scoping Review of Digital Tools to Reduce Sedentary Behavior or Increase Physical Activity in Knowledge Workers. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17020499. [PMID: 31941096 PMCID: PMC7014464 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17020499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2019] [Revised: 12/13/2019] [Accepted: 01/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Background: There is increasing interest in the role that technology can play in improving the vitality of knowledge workers. A promising and widely adopted strategy to attain this goal is to reduce sedentary behavior (SB) and increase physical activity (PA). In this paper, we review the state-of-the-art SB and PA interventions using technology in the office environment. By scoping the existing landscape, we identified current gaps and underexplored possibilities. We discuss opportunities for future development and research on SB and PA interventions using technology. Methods: A systematic search was conducted in the Association for Computing Machinery digital library, the interdisciplinary library Scopus, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Xplore Digital Library to locate peer-reviewed scientific articles detailing SB and PA technology interventions in office environments between 2009 and 2019. Results: The initial search identified 1130 articles, of which 45 studies were included in the analysis. Our scoping review focused on the technologies supporting the interventions, which were coded using a grounded approach. Conclusion: Our findings showed that current SB and PA interventions using technology provide limited possibilities for physically active ways of working as opposed to the common strategy of prompting breaks. Interventions are also often offered as additional systems or services, rather than integrated into existing office infrastructures. With this work, we have mapped different types of interventions and provide an increased understanding of the opportunities for future multidisciplinary development and research of technologies to address sedentary behavior and physical activity in the office context.
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- Ida Damen
- Department of Industrial Design, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands; (H.B.); (C.L.); (R.B.); (A.B.)
- Correspondence: (I.D.); (S.V.)
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- Department of Industrial Design, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands; (H.B.); (C.L.); (R.B.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Industrial Design, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands; (H.B.); (C.L.); (R.B.); (A.B.)
- HCI Research Group, University of Luxembourg, 4365 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
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- Department of Industrial Design, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands; (H.B.); (C.L.); (R.B.); (A.B.)
- School for Allied Health Professions, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, 5600 AH Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Industrial Design, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands; (H.B.); (C.L.); (R.B.); (A.B.)
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- Department of the Built Environment, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Industrial Design, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands; (H.B.); (C.L.); (R.B.); (A.B.)
- School of Sport Studies, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, 5644 HZ Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Correspondence: (I.D.); (S.V.)
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Sedentary Behavior and Chronic Disease: Mechanisms and Future Directions. J Phys Act Health 2020; 17:52-61. [DOI: 10.1123/jpah.2019-0377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2019] [Revised: 10/04/2019] [Accepted: 10/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Background: Recent updates to physical activity guidelines highlight the importance of reducing sedentary time. However, at present, only general recommendations are possible (ie, “Sit less, move more”). There remains a need to investigate the strength, temporality, specificity, and dose–response nature of sedentary behavior associations with chronic disease, along with potential underlying mechanisms. Methods: Stemming from a recent research workshop organized by the Sedentary Behavior Council themed “Sedentary behaviour mechanisms—biological and behavioural pathways linking sitting to adverse health outcomes,” this paper (1) discusses existing challenges and scientific discussions within this advancing area of science, (2) highlights and discusses emerging areas of interest, and (3) points to potential future directions. Results: A brief knowledge update is provided, reflecting upon current and evolving thinking/discussions, and the rapid accumulation of new evidence linking sedentary behavior to chronic disease. Research “action points” are made at the end of each section—spanning from measurement systems and analytic methods, genetic epidemiology, causal mediation, and experimental studies to biological and behavioral determinants and mechanisms. Conclusion: A better understanding of whether and how sedentary behavior is causally related to chronic disease will allow for more meaningful conclusions in the future and assist in refining clinical and public health policies/recommendations.
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Walsh A, Simpson EEA. Health cognitions mediate physical (in)activity and walking in midlife women. Maturitas 2019; 131:14-20. [PMID: 31787142 DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2019.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2019] [Revised: 09/25/2019] [Accepted: 10/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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This study sought to identify which of the many facilitators and barriers to physical activity (PA) and walking are most significant to changing midlife women's exercise behaviour, with a view to informing future interventions. A cross-sectional survey explored associations of PA and sedentary time with self-reported health value, health locus of control (HLOC) and physical and mental health. Open-ended questions were included to elicit barriers and facilitators to walking. A sample of 295 women, aged 35-55, was recruited via women's groups, social media, online forums, and posters in doctors' surgeries, and completed the survey online. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics, t-test, analysis of variance and regression analyses. The low activity levels reported underline the urgency of developing interventions for this population. Results suggest that the key factors associated with higher activity levels are having a more internal HLOC, better mental health and placing greater value on health. While health cognitions may therefore be one important factor to target, these must be tackled in the context of women's other barriers to and facilitators of exercise. Thematic analysis of the open-ended questions revealed that the key barrier to walking was women's busy lives and their many competing priorities and that the most important facilitators were mental health and social connection. Overall, results suggest that, rather than emphasizing physical health and activity targets, practitioners should seek to make walking more relevant to women by emphasizing mental wellbeing and self-care, and more enjoyable by focusing on social and family-based walking interventions.
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- Annemarie Walsh
- School of Psychology, Ulster University, Northern Ireland, UK.
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Dempsey PC, Larsen RN, Dunstan DW, Owen N, Kingwell BA. Sitting Less and Moving More: Implications for Hypertension. Hypertension 2019; 72:1037-1046. [PMID: 30354827 DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.118.11190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Paddy C Dempsey
- From the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (P.C.D., R.N.L., D.W.D., N.O., B.A.K.).,MRC Epidemiology Unit, Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, United Kingdom (P.C.D.).,Centre for Urban Transitions, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (P.C.D., N.O.)
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- From the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (P.C.D., R.N.L., D.W.D., N.O., B.A.K.)
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- From the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (P.C.D., R.N.L., D.W.D., N.O., B.A.K.).,Mary MacKillop Institute of Health Research, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Victoria (D.W.D.)
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- From the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (P.C.D., R.N.L., D.W.D., N.O., B.A.K.).,Centre for Urban Transitions, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (P.C.D., N.O.)
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- From the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (P.C.D., R.N.L., D.W.D., N.O., B.A.K.)
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Huang T, Gu Q, Deng Z, Tsai C, Xue Y, Zhang J, Zou L, Chen Z, Wang K. Executive Function Performance in Young Adults When Cycling at an Active Workstation: An fNIRS Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:E1119. [PMID: 30925783 PMCID: PMC6480144 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16071119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2019] [Revised: 03/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to investigate the effects of self-paced cycling at an active workstation on executive functions and cortical activity. METHODS In a crossover study design, 37 young adults (45.9% females) were randomly assigned to the following two task conditions: (1) performing cognitive tests during sitting, (2) performing cognitive tests while cycling at an active workstation. Executive functions were assessed by the Stroop color and word test and the task-switching paradigm. Cortical activity was monitored using a multi-channel functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) system. RESULTS The behavioral results showed that there were no significant differences on the Stroop interference effects (P = 0.66) between the sitting and the cycling conditions. In all probability, no differences on the global switch costs (P = 0.90) and local switch costs (P = 0.67) were observed between the sitting and the cycling conditions. For the fNIRS results, the oxygenated hemoglobin (oxy-Hb) in response to the Stroop interference in channels 5, 10, and 12 were decreased during the cycling condition (all Ps < 0.05, FDR-corrected). Conversely, the oxy-Hb associated with the global switch costs in channels 3, 29, and 31 were increased during the cycling condition (all Ps < 0.05, FDR-corrected). CONCLUSIONS The findings indicated that behavioral performances on executive functions were not affected by cycling at an active workstation, while cognitive resources were reallocated during cycling at an active workstation.
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- Tao Huang
- Department of Physical Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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- Department of Physical Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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- Department of Physical Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
- Graduate school of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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- Department of Physical Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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- Department of Physical Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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- Department of Physical Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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- Lifestyle (Mind-Body Movement) Research Center, College of Sports Science, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.
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- Department of Physical Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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- Department of Physical Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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