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Hsu CH, Yang CB, Chen MH, Tsao TH. Accumulated Short Bouts of Walking in Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: Effects on Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) and Homeostasis Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR). Res Gerontol Nurs 2023; 16:250-258. [PMID: 37159390 DOI: 10.3928/19404921-20230503-04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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The current study examined the effects of accumulated short bouts of walking on glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) of older adults with type 2 diabetes. Differences in variables between models of accumulated bouts of walking and 10,000 steps were also investigated. Sedentary participants (N = 38) were randomized into one of three groups: accumulated 10-minute bouts of walking at 100 steps/min (10/100MW), accumulated 10,000 steps (10KS), or control. HbA1c, HOMA-IR, blood lipids, and cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2max) were assessed before and after the intervention. VO2max, HbA1c, and HOMA-IR in the 10/100MW and 10KS groups showed significant and comparable improvements postintervention compared to preintervention (p < 0.05). Furthermore, the change in average daily step count was significantly associated with the change in HbA1c of the two walking groups (r = -0.61 for 10KS and r = -0.63 for 10/100MW; p < 0.05). Accumulated short bouts of walking at 100 steps/min and 10,000 steps daily improved HbA1c and HOMA-IR of older adults with type 2 diabetes. [Research in Gerontological Nursing, 16(5), 250-258.].
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Xu Y, Su S, McCall WV, Isales C, Snieder H, Wang X. Rest-activity circadian rhythm and impaired glucose tolerance in adults: an analysis of NHANES 2011-2014. BMJ Open Diabetes Res Care 2022; 10:e002632. [PMID: 35241430 PMCID: PMC8895931 DOI: 10.1136/bmjdrc-2021-002632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Circadian rhythm disturbance occurs in type 2 diabetes, yet it is unknown whether it also exists in the prediagnostic phase of the disease. Thus, we examined the association of rest-activity circadian rhythm with 2-hour glucose levels and the risk of impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) in a nationally representative sample of adults without diabetes using a cross-sectional design. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS We analyzed data from 2760 adults without diabetes (age ≥20) with at least 4 days of validated accelerometer recordings and a valid oral glucose tolerance test from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011-2014. Non-parametric rest-activity circadian rhythm parameters were derived from the accelerometer recordings. RESULTS In the models adjusting for multiple covariates, a one-quantile increase in relative amplitude (ie, increased circadian rhythmicity) was associated with 2.66 mg/dL decrease in 2-hour glucose level (95% CI -3.94 to -1.38, p<0.001) and a decreased odds of IGT (OR 0.75, 95% CI 0.63 to 0.89, p=0.002). A one-quantile increase in intradaily variability (ie, increased rhythm fragmentation) was associated with 3.01 mg/dL increase in 2-hour glucose level (95% CI 1.52 to 4.49, p=0.001) and an increased odds of IGT (OR 1.37, 95% CI 1.19 to 1.58, p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS Circadian disruption is significantly associated with impaired glucose homeostasis in a general population of adults without diabetes. The association of circadian rhythm abnormalities with indicators of the pre-diabetic state suggests that circadian dysfunction may contribute to early disease pathogenesis.
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- Yanyan Xu
- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia, USA
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Park S, Marcotte RT, Toth LP, Paulus P, Lauricella LP, Kim AH, Crouter SE, Springer CM, Staudenmayer JW, Bassett DR. Free-Living Validation and Harmonization of 10 Wearable Step Count Monitors. TRANSLATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE 2021. [DOI: 10.1249/tjx.0000000000000172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Szcześniak M, Bielecka G, Madej D, Pieńkowska E, Rodzeń W. The Role of Self-Esteem in the Relationship Between Loneliness and Life Satisfaction in Late Adulthood: Evidence from Poland. Psychol Res Behav Manag 2020; 13:1201-1212. [PMID: 33363419 PMCID: PMC7754268 DOI: 10.2147/prbm.s275902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background The life satisfaction of elderly persons has been extensively investigated and discussed. However, a literature review shows that relatively few studies have focused on the effect of loneliness on the life satisfaction of older adults. Some researchers have acknowledged that the character of the relationship between loneliness and life satisfaction is still unclear, and this association is much more complex that it appears to be. Therefore, the main purpose of the current study was to understand how loneliness is associated with satisfaction, and whether self-esteem and educational involvement in the University of the Third Age (U3A) courses can affect this relationship among elderly people. Methods The research was conducted on a group of 179 elderly adults (65% women). We measured loneliness, satisfaction, and self-esteem. The data were collected via the paper-and-pencil format through convenience sampling, just before the COVID-19 pandemic began. Results The results obtained show that loneliness correlated negatively with self-esteem and life satisfaction. Self-esteem was associated positively with life satisfaction. Self-esteem acted as a suppressor between loneliness and life satisfaction. The participation of older adults in U3A moderated the strength of the relationship between loneliness and life satisfaction (direct effect) and between loneliness and life satisfaction mediated by self-esteem (indirect effect). Conclusion The mediatory role of self-esteem and the moderating role of educational activities in the relationship between loneliness and life satisfaction in late adulthood have important developmental and social implications. It appears that although feelings of loneliness and social isolation have a negative association on the life satisfaction of older adults, this relationship may be altered by empowering seniors’ self-esteem through their involvement in lifelong learning. Such a solution supports the functioning of older people also at the social level.
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- Institute of Psychology, University of Szczecin, Szczecin 71-017, Poland
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- Institute of Psychology, University of Szczecin, Szczecin 71-017, Poland
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- Institute of Psychology, University of Szczecin, Szczecin 71-017, Poland
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Naworska B, Brzęk A, Bąk-Sosnowska M. The Relationship between Health Status and Social Activity of Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Women (Health Status and Social Relationships in Menopause). INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E8388. [PMID: 33198407 PMCID: PMC7696753 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17228388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2020] [Revised: 11/02/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The quantity and quality of interpersonal relations (including participation in University of the Third Age-U3A) play an important role for women during menopausal changes. Women who have a social network are found to be more positive about menopause, and are less likely to be depressed. This case-control study aimed to analyze the relationship between participating in formal social groups and health status related to physical activity and climacteric and depressive symptoms. The study was conducted among 621 peri- and postmenopausal women aged 50-64 years. The women were classified into two groups: U3A and controls. The participants were selected using a multistage sampling method. The IPAQ (The International Physical Activity Questionnaire), Kupperman Index (KI), and Beck Depression Inventory were used for data collection. Significant differences between the groups were confirmed in the area of professional work (p < 0.001), free time (p < 0.001), and sitting (p < 0.05). The average KI score in the U3A group was higher (t-Student = 2.12, p < 0.05). Depressive symptoms were found in 43.49% of U3A women vs. 51.15% in controls (p < 0.01). We conclude that participation in formal social groups is associated with higher level of physical activity and reduced severity of both climacteric and depressive symptoms.
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- Beata Naworska
- Department of Perinatology and Oncological Gynecology, Faculty of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Medyków 12 Str., 40-752 Katowice, Poland;
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Chair of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Medyków 12 Str., 40-752 Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Psychology, Chair of Social Sciences and Humanities, Faculty of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Medyków 12 Str., 40-752 Katowice, Poland;
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Davern M, Winterton R, Brasher K, Woolcock G. How Can the Lived Environment Support Healthy Ageing? A Spatial Indicators Framework for the Assessment of Age-Friendly Communities. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17207685. [PMID: 33096773 PMCID: PMC7588877 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17207685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Revised: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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The Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Guide was released by the World Health Organization over a decade ago with the aim of creating environments that support healthy ageing. The comprehensive framework includes the domains of outdoor spaces and buildings, transportation, housing, social participation, respect and inclusion, civic participation and employment, communication and information, and community and health services. A major critique of the age-friendly community movement has argued for a more clearly defined scope of actions, the need to measure or quantify results and increase the connections to policy and funding levers. This paper provides a quantifiable spatial indicators framework to assess local lived environments according to each Age-Friendly Cities and Communities (AFC) domain. The selection of these AFC spatial indicators can be applied within local neighbourhoods, census tracts, suburbs, municipalities, or cities with minimal resource requirements other than applied spatial analysis, which addresses past critiques of the Age-Friendly Community movement. The framework has great potential for applications within local, national, and international policy and planning contexts in the future.
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- Melanie Davern
- Healthy Liveable Cities Group, Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
- Centre for Health Equity, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia
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- John Richards Centre for Rural Ageing Research, La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University, Bendigo, VIC 3550, Australia;
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- Age-Friendly Northeast Victoria, Central Hume Primary Care Partnership, Benalla, VIC 3672, Australia;
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- Institute for Resilient Regions, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD 4350, Australia;
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Gába A, Pelclová J, Štefelová N, Přidalová M, Zając-Gawlak I, Tlučáková L, Pechová J, Svozilová Z. Prospective study on sedentary behaviour patterns and changes in body composition parameters in older women: A compositional and isotemporal substitution analysis. Clin Nutr 2020; 40:2301-2307. [PMID: 33109393 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2020.10.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Revised: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS The aims of this study were to examine the prospective compositional associations between sedentary behaviour (SB) patterns and longitudinal changes in body composition parameters, and to use compositional isotemporal substitution modelling to analyse the longitudinal changes in body composition parameters associated with time reallocation from SB to physical activity (PA) in older women. METHODS The study included women aged 60 years and older (n = 182) with valid data at baseline and at the subsequent 7-year follow-up. For both time points, the ActiGraph GT1M accelerometer was used for SB and PA assessments and multi-frequency bioimpedance analysis was used to assess the body composition parameters related to adiposity and muscle mass. Compositional regression models were used to analyse the associations between proportion of time spent in sedentary bouts of different duration and longitudinal changes in body composition parameters. A compositional isotemporal substitution model was created to estimate the differences in body composition parameters associated with one-to-one time reallocations between baseline SB and PA. RESULTS A significant increase in fat mass index (βilr1 = 0.61, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.18, 1.04) and visceral adipose tissue (βilr1 = 6.01, 95% CI: 1.52, 10.5) was associated with a higher baseline proportion of time spent in long sedentary bouts (i.e. sedentary bout of ≥30 min). Reallocating 1 h/week and 3.5 h/week from the time spent in long sedentary bouts in favour of light PA was associated with a significant decrease in fat mass index by 0.78% (95% CI: 0.24, 1.32) and 3.13% (95% CI: 0.97, 5.29), respectively. No association was found for indicators of muscle mass. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that long-term adiposity status could be improved by increasing the proportion of time spent in light PA at the expense of time spent in prolonged SB. This finding may help in designing more effective and feasible interventions for the maintenance of healthy body composition in advanced age.
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- Aleš Gába
- Palacký University Olomouc, Třída Míru 117, Olomouc, 771 00, Czech Republic.
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- Palacký University Olomouc, Třída Míru 117, Olomouc, 771 00, Czech Republic.
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- Palacký University Olomouc, Třída Míru 117, Olomouc, 771 00, Czech Republic.
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- Palacký University Olomouc, Třída Míru 117, Olomouc, 771 00, Czech Republic.
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- The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, Mikołowska 72A, 40-065, Katowice, Poland.
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- University of Presov, 17. Novembra 3724/15, 080 01, Prešov, Slovak Republic.
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- Palacký University Olomouc, Třída Míru 117, Olomouc, 771 00, Czech Republic.
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- Palacký University Olomouc, Třída Míru 117, Olomouc, 771 00, Czech Republic.
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Healthy aging and the University of the Third Age - Health behavior and subjective health outcomes in older adults. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2020; 90:104126. [PMID: 32512462 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2020.104126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2020] [Revised: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 05/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION By participating in the University of the Third Age (U3A), retirees are offered the opportunity for activation and development in the later years of life. However, little is known how certain aspects of healthy aging, such as health-related behavior and subjective health outcomes, differ between U3A students and other older adults not taking part in any form of education. To address this, the aim of the present study was to compare selected aspects of healthy aging in a group of U3A members with older adults not taking part in any form of lifelong learning. The study also establishes relationships between the tested variables and predictors of health behavior. MATERIALS AND METHODS 277 older adults (130 U3A members and 147 non-members) aged 60-92 (M = 68.84, SD = 5.32) completed measures of health behavior, self-rated physical health, self-rated sense of own health responsibility and satisfaction with life. RESULTS The U3A attendees presented significantly higher scores for general health behavior and some of its components, and declared higher self-rated health than their peers not affiliated to any educational organization. Self-rated health, responsibility for health and satisfaction with life were positively correlated with general health behavior and most of their categories. but the correlation coefficients differed between both groups. A hierarchical regression model demonstrated the predictive roles of attendance in U3A, sociodemographic and subjective factors in health behavior undertaking. CONCLUSIONS The study results may help to identify older adults who should be targeted in interventions aimed at supporting healthy aging.
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The dynamic nature of ageing: novel findings, therapeutic avenues and medical interventions. ANTHROPOLOGICAL REVIEW 2020. [DOI: 10.2478/anre-2020-0001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Ageing is one of the most complex and difficult problems for humans to face and for science to solve. Although human senescence was viewed as a passive and uncontrollable process of deterioration over time with little or no genetic regulation, the concept that ageing is caused by both genetic and environmental factors is now generally accepted, even though it remains difficult to distinguish between ageing sensu stricto and the effects of age-related diseases. Empirical data show that mechanisms of ageing are highly conserved during evolution. Moreover, it has been established that there are specific molecular ‘instructions’ for ageing, which suggests that a better understanding of the molecular biology of ageing will open new possibilities regarding future interventions. The complexity of ageing diminishes the possibility that any general theory will completely explain this metaphenomenon. Likewise, it is highly unlikely that any medication can stop or reverse human senescence. Nevertheless, ageing as a dynamic and malleable metaphenomenon can be modulated by a variety of influences. The concept of the shrinkage of the homeodynamic space with age, i.e. homeostenosis, is especially interesting and intriguing as it shows that novel therapeutic approaches and rational strategies can help delay the onset of the ageing-associated pathologies by enhancing the homeodynamic capabilities of the body. The aim of this article is to present current data from evolutionary and molecular gerontology and discuss them within the ambit of this review which is devoted to the dynamic, emergent and plastic nature of human ageing and implications for future interventions.
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Influence of Nutritional Education on the Diet and Nutritional Behaviors of Elderly Women at the University of the Third Age. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17030696. [PMID: 31973121 PMCID: PMC7037639 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17030696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2019] [Revised: 01/13/2020] [Accepted: 01/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate the diet composition, body fat content, and physical activity (PA), considering blood lipid levels and insulin resistance markers, in elderly women who were well educated in nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices. Methods: A total of 106 postmenopausal women took part in the study. The study group included 62 students from the University of the Third Age (U3A); the control group (CG) included 44 females from the Silesia region. We evaluated their daily macro and micronutrient intake, levels of PA, percent of body fat (PBF), and the visceral fatty area (VFA). We also evaluated the lipid profile, insulin and glucose levels, homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels. Results: Significant differences were observed in carbohydrate, protein, fiber, as well as vitamins and minerals consumption between the U3A group and the CG. There were no differences in the PBF and VFA between the groups. Furthermore, no differences were shown in the measured blood variables. The U3A group walked more than 11,000 steps a day and performed 46.15 min/day of PA with a moderate intensity of 3–6 metabolic equivalents of task (METs, min/week). Conclusions: Despite the fact that the U3A group were physically active females, well educated on healthy, balanced diets and had the motivation to learn about proper nutritional behaviors, they did not follow these recommendations in everyday life.
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Long-term Impacts of Brace Treatment for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis on Body Composition, Paraspinal Muscle Morphology, and Bone Mineral Density. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2019; 44:E1075-E1082. [PMID: 31261269 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000003069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN A retrospective, long-term follow-up study. OBJECTIVE We aimed to investigate the long-term impacts of brace treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) on the musculoskeletal system. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Although full-time brace treatment is the mainstay of conservative treatment for AIS, the restrictive nature of brace treatment for lumbosacral motion might negatively affect the musculoskeletal system. METHODS Of 319 patients treated nonoperatively for AIS, 80 patients completed clinical and imaging examinations. Body composition, including body fat mass, lean mass, fat percent, and muscle mass, was estimated via bioelectrical impedance analysis. Bone mineral density (BMD) was measured at the lumbar spine and left hip. In 73 patients, the measurement of cross-sectional area and fatty degeneration of paraspinal muscles at the superior endplate of L4 were performed using axial T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging. Patients were divided into the full-time brace (FB; >13 hours per day) and nonfull-time brace (NFB; observation, part-time bracing, or drop out from FB within a year) groups. RESULTS There were 44 patients in the FB group and 36 in the NFB group. Patients in the FB group were significantly younger at the initial visit (12.7 ± 1.3 years) and older at the final follow-up (41.5 ± 5.6 years) than those in the NFB group (14.2 ± 3.2 and 37.4 ± 7.1 years, respectively; P < 0.01). The rate of patients engaging in mild or moderate sports activity in adulthood tended to be higher in the FB group (47.7%) than in the NFB group (25%) (P = 0.11). However, there were no significant differences in body composition, paraspinal muscle morphology, and BMD between the two groups both before and after adjusting for age. CONCLUSION Full-time brace wearing during adolescence did not have any negative impacts on the musculoskeletal system in adulthood. This information will be helpful for improving the compliance of full-time bracing. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4.
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Svozilová Z, Pelclová J, Pechová J, Přidalová M, Zając-Gawlak I, Tlučáková L, Kaplanová T. Associations between adiposity and physical activity and sedentary behaviour patterns in older women. ACTA GYMNICA 2019. [DOI: 10.5507/ag.2019.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objectively and subjectively measured physical activity and its relation to cardiovascular risk factors in older people-Which is most appropriate? Maturitas 2019; 123:61-66. [PMID: 31027679 DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2019.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2018] [Revised: 01/23/2019] [Accepted: 01/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To determine the strength of the association between objectively and subjectively measured physical activity (PA) and cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF) in a sample of older adults to assess which measure of PA is most appropriate for use in this population. STUDY DESIGN AND OUTCOME MEASURES The study was a cross-sectional analysis of a community-dwelling sample aged 60 years or more (61 women and 34 men). Data collection included anthropometric measurements, blood analytics, and objective and subjective measurements of PA from accelerometers and Yale PA Survey questionnaires, respectively. RESULTS Although the questionnaire indicated a higher summary index (total units) of PA in men than in women, objective measurements of total PA (mean counts per minute and steps per day) did not differ by sex. However, we obtained different results between women and men when we analyzed the relation between objective and subjective PA parameters and CVRF. In women, parameters that indicate cardiovascular risk, such as body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), glucose, and total cholesterol, negatively correlated with objective PA parameters, while HDLc positively correlated with objective PA parameters and negatively with subjective PA parameters. In men, BMI and WC were negatively correlated with objective PA parameters, while blood cholesterol, LDLc, and triglycerides negatively correlated with subjective PA parameters. CONCLUSIONS In women, it seems more appropriate to use objective methods to measure PA, while in men, objective and subjective methods seem to be complementary. Both methods of measurement, accelerometers and questionnaires, should be used simultaneously in research studies in older populations to establish precise relationships between PA and cardiovascular risk.
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Prognostic Impact of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Receptor Blockers on Recurrent Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Therapies. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 2019; 73:272-281. [PMID: 30747784 DOI: 10.1097/fjc.0000000000000659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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This study sought to assess the prognostic impact of treatment with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) on recurrences of ventricular tachyarrhythmias in recipients of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD). Using a large retrospective registry including consecutive ICD recipients with documented episodes of ventricular tachycardia (VT) or fibrillation (VF) from 2002 to 2016, those patients treated with ACEi/ARB were compared with patients without. The primary prognostic endpoint was the first recurrence of ventricular tachyarrhythmias and related ICD therapies at 5 years. Multivariable Cox regression analyses were applied within the entire cohort, and thereafter, Kaplan-Meier analyses were performed in propensity-matched subgroups. A total of 592 consecutive ICD recipients were included (81% treated with ACEi/ARB and 19% without). Although ACEi/ARB was associated with no differences in overall recurrence of ventricular tachyarrhythmias, ACEi/ARB was associated with improved freedom from appropriate ICD therapy within multivariable Cox regressions (hazard ratio = 0.666; P = 0.043), especially in patients with index episodes of VF, left ventricular ejection fraction <35%, coronary artery disease, secondary preventive ICD, and glomerular filtration rate <45 mL/min/1.73 m. In the propensity-matched subgroup, ACEi/ARB still prolonged freedom from appropriate ICD therapies (hazard ratio = 0.380; 95% confidence interval 0.193-0.747; P = 0.005). In conclusion, ACEi/ARB therapy was associated with improved freedom from appropriate ICD therapies.
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Baran J, Weres A, Czenczek-Lewandowska E, Wyszyńska J, Łuszczki E, Dereń K, Sobek G, Więch P. Blood lipid profile and body composition in a pediatric population with different levels of physical activity. Lipids Health Dis 2018; 17:171. [PMID: 30045723 PMCID: PMC6060495 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-018-0817-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2018] [Accepted: 07/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background Associations between physical activity and lipid/lipoprotein levels and body composition among pediatric populations are not completely consistent in the literature. Accordingly, the aim of this study was to analyze lipid and lipoprotein profiles and body composition among children and adolescents differentiated according to their level of physical activity. Methods The study sample consisted of 69 participants that ranged from 6 to 17 years of age. Objective measures of physical activity were obtained over 7 days with accelerometers. Total cholesterol (TC), low density lipoprotein (LDL), high density lipoprotein (HDL) and triglycerides (TG) were measured from a fasting blood sample. High-risk values for these lipids/lipoproteins were determined using age- and sex-specific thresholds. Body composition estimates were obtained using a foot-to-foot bioelectrical impedance analysis. Results Almost half (47.8%) of the participants did not meet daily moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) recommendations. This group had lower free fat mass (by 5.51%), muscle mass content (by 5.17%), and a higher risk for abnormal HDL level (OR = 4.19) and excessive body fat content (OR = 3.05). Conclusions Participants who met daily recommended MVPA were found to have more favorable HDL and body fat levels compared to those who did not meet these recommendations.
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- Joanna Baran
- Institute of Physiotherapy, Medical Faculty, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland
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- Institute of Physiotherapy, Medical Faculty, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland
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- Institute of Physiotherapy, Medical Faculty, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland. .,Centre for Innovative Research in Medical and Natural Sciences', Medical Faculty, University of Rzeszów, Kopisto 2a, 35-959, Rzeszów, Poland.
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- Institute of Nursing and Health Sciences, Medical Faculty, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland
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- Institute of Nursing and Health Sciences, Medical Faculty, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland
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- Institute of Nursing and Health Sciences, Medical Faculty, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland
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- Institute of Nursing and Health Sciences, Medical Faculty, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland
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Pelclová J, Štefelová N, Hodonská J, Dygrýn J, Gába A, Zając-Gawlak I. Reallocating Time from Sedentary Behavior to Light and Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity: What Has a Stronger Association with Adiposity in Older Adult Women? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2018; 15:ijerph15071444. [PMID: 29987233 PMCID: PMC6068612 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15071444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2018] [Revised: 07/02/2018] [Accepted: 07/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
This study is the first to use compositional data analysis to investigate movement behaviors of elderly women and their relationships with fat mass percentage (FM%). The focus of the study is on the associations of time reallocations from sedentary behavior (SB) to light physical activity (LIPA) or moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) with adiposity. Over 400 older adult women were recruited as part of the cross-sectionally conducted measurements of older adults aged 60+ in Central European countries. An accelerometer was used to assess daily movement behaviors. Body mass index (BMI) and fat mass percentage (FM%) were assessed as adiposity indicators using InBody 720 MFBIA. Using LS-regression, we found positive relationships of BMI and FM% with SB (relative to remaining movement behaviors) (p < 0.001 for both), while their relationship with MVPA (relative to remaining movement behaviors) were negative (p < 0.001 for both). The estimated BMI and FM% associated with a 30-min SB-to-MVPA reallocation were reduced by 1.5 kg/m2 and 2.2 percentage points, respectively, whereas they were not reduced significantly with the reallocation of 30 min from SB to LIPA. The findings highlight that SB and MVPA, but not LIPA, are significantly associated with adiposity in elderly women. The reallocation of time from SB to MVPA could be advocated in weight loss interventions in older women.
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- Jana Pelclová
- Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacký University Olomouc, Olomouc 771 11, Czech Republic.
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- Faculty of Science, Palacký University Olomouc, Olomouc 771 11, Czech Republic.
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- Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacký University Olomouc, Olomouc 771 11, Czech Republic.
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- Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacký University Olomouc, Olomouc 771 11, Czech Republic.
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- Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacký University Olomouc, Olomouc 771 11, Czech Republic.
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Sander C, Ueck P, Mergl R, Gordon G, Hegerl U, Himmerich H. Physical activity in depressed and non-depressed patients with obesity. Eat Weight Disord 2018; 23:195-203. [PMID: 28188598 PMCID: PMC5862930 DOI: 10.1007/s40519-016-0347-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2016] [Accepted: 12/29/2016] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Obesity and depression have both been shown to be associated with reduced physical activity (PA). However, most studies have not applied objective measures to determine PA in patients. Moreover, to our knowledge, no studies are available comparing depressed and non-depressed patients with regard to PA. METHODS We investigated PA in 47 patients with both obesity and depression, 70 non-depressed patients with obesity, and 71 non-depressed and non-obese healthy control participants using the SenseWear™ Armband (SWA) with walked steps per day and metabolic equivalents (MET) as parameters for PA. RESULTS Depressed as well as non-depressed patients with obesity showed a significantly reduced PA as reflected by walked steps as well as reduced METs. Healthy controls walked a mean of 11,586 ± 3731 (SD) steps per day, whereas non-depressed patients with obesity accumulated 7283 ± 3547 and patients with both obesity and depression recorded only 6177 ± 3291 steps per day. However, the difference between depressed and non-depressed patients with obesity did not reach statistical significance either in terms of walked steps or with regard to METs. CONCLUSIONS Obesity seems to be associated with a substantial reduction of PA and energy expenditure, whereas the effect of an additional depressive disorder was comparably small. Even though depression did not have any statistically significant effect on steps and METs per day in this study with obese patients, it could be clinically relevant for an individual patient.
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- Christian Sander
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, King's College London, 103 Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8AF, UK
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany.,Leipzig University Medical Center, IFB Adiposity Diseases, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany. .,Department of Psychological Medicine, King's College London, 103 Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8AF, UK. .,Leipzig University Medical Center, IFB Adiposity Diseases, Leipzig, Germany.
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Zając-Gawlak I, Kłapcińska B, Kroemeke A, Pośpiech D, Pelclová J, Přidalová M. Associations of visceral fat area and physical activity levels with the risk of metabolic syndrome in postmenopausal women. Biogerontology 2017; 18:357-366. [PMID: 28316012 PMCID: PMC5434155 DOI: 10.1007/s10522-017-9693-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2016] [Accepted: 03/14/2017] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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This study was aimed at the evaluation of relationship between visceral fat area (VFA) and physical activity (PA) with the metabolic syndrome (MetS) risk in the physically active postmenopausal women. A total of 85 attendants of the University of the Third Age (U3A) aged 62.8 ± 5.9 years (median time since menopause 11.8 y), participated in this study. VFA was assessed by bioimpedance method using InBody 720 analyzer. PA was assessed using the ActiGraph GT1 M accelerometer. Fasting levels of serum lipids (TG, HDL), serum glucose, waist circumference (WC) and blood pressure were measured to diagnose MetS according to NCEP-ATP III criteria. In 73 out of 85 participants the VFA exceeded the upper normal level of 100 cm2, however, in almost a half of this group (n = 36) with elevated VFA (139.5 ± 26.1 cm2 on average), only 2 out of 5 criteria for MetS diagnosis were met. Participants were physically active, making on average 10,919 ± 3435 steps/day. The risk of MetS occurrence in women with VFA > 100 cm2 was twelve times higher (OR 12.33; CI 95% [1.5; 99.8]) than in the group with VFA < 100 cm2. The participants from the group with the highest PA level (≥12,500 steps/day) were at almost 4 times lower risk for MetS, than their less active counterparts (OR 3.84; CI 95% [1.27;11.64]). Increased level of VFA is a strong risk factor for the MetS in postmenopausal women, however high level of regular PA above the threshold of 12,500 steps/day may substantially reduce it.
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- Izabela Zając-Gawlak
- The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, Mikołowska 72a, 40 065, Katowice, Poland
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- The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, Mikołowska 72a, 40 065, Katowice, Poland.
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- Department of Psychology, SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Chodakowska 19/31, 03-815, Warsaw, Poland
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- The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, Mikołowska 72a, 40 065, Katowice, Poland
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- Center for Kinanthropology Research, Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacký University Olomouc, Tř. Míru 115, 771 11, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Natural Sciences in Kinanthropology, Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacký University Olomouc, Tř. Míru 115, 771 11, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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