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Guo Z, Xie Z, Wang P, Li S, Xin X, Wang X. The moderating effect of physical activity on the relationship between neutrophil count and depressive symptoms. Sci Rep 2024; 14:12647. [PMID: 38825659 PMCID: PMC11144697 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-63432-x] [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: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024] Open
Abstract
Variations in immune cell counts can trigger depressive symptoms, while physical activity effectively reduces the risk and severity of depressive symptoms. This study, based on the NHANES database, analyzes the relationship between neutrophil count and depressive symptoms and explores the moderating effect of physical activity on this relationship. Cross-sectional data from the NHANES database were extracted, including immune cell counts, PHQ-9 scores for self-assessment of depressive symptoms, and Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) scores (PA). The interrelations among physical activity, neutrophil count, and depressive symptoms were analyzed. After controlling for confounding factors, neutrophil count was found to have a significant role in identifying depressive symptoms with an odds ratio (OR) [95% Confidence Interval (CI)] = 1.13 [1.02, 1.251]; the moderating effect of physical activity on the impact of neutrophil count on depressive symptoms was statistically significant (coefficient = -0.0028, P < 0.05). Neutrophil count may be a significant factor in identifying depressive symptoms in adults. As an effective moderating factor, physical activity can mitigate the impact of neutrophil count on depressive symptoms to a certain extent.
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Affiliation(s)
- Zhaohui Guo
- Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, 200438, China.
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Babiloni-Lopez C, Gargallo P, Juesas A, Gene-Morales J, Saez-Berlanga A, Jiménez-Martínez P, Casaña J, Benitez-Martinez JC, Sáez GT, Fernández-Garrido J, Alix-Fages C, Colado JC. Long-Term Effects of Microfiltered Seawater and Resistance Training with Elastic Bands on Hepatic Parameters, Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Blood Pressure of Older Women: A 32-Week, Double-Blinded, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:204. [PMID: 38255091 PMCID: PMC10815454 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12020204] [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: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 12/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
Abstract
The bulk of research on microfiltered seawater (SW) is based on its short-term effects. However, the long-term physiological adaptations to combining SW and resistance training (RT) are unknown. This study aimed to analyse the impact of an RT program using elastic bands combined with SW intake on hepatic biomarkers, inflammation, oxidative stress, and blood pressure in post-menopausal women. Ninety-three women voluntarily participated (age: 70 ± 6.26 years; body mass index: 22.05 ± 3.20 kg/m2; Up-and-Go Test: 6.66 ± 1.01 s). RT consisted of six exercises (32 weeks, 2 days/week). Nonsignificant differences were reported for hepatic biomarkers except for a reduction in glutamic-pyruvic transaminase (GPT) in both RT groups (RT + SW: p = 0.003, ES = 0.51; RT + Placebo: p = 0.012, ES = 0.36). Concerning oxidative stress, vitamin D increased significantly in RT + SW (p = 0.008, ES = 0.25). Regarding inflammation, interleukin 6 significantly decreased (p = 0.003, ES = 0.69) in RT + SW. Finally, systolic blood pressure significantly decreased in both RT groups (RT + placebo: p < 0.001, ES = 0.79; RT + SW: p < 0.001, ES = 0.71) as did diastolic blood pressure in both SW groups (RT + SW: p = 0.002, ES = 0.51; CON + SW: p = 0.028, ES = 0.50). Therefore, RT + SW or SW alone are safe strategies in the long term with no influences on hepatic and oxidative stress biomarkers. Additionally, SW in combination with RT positively influences vitamin D levels, inflammation, and blood pressure in older women.
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- Carlos Babiloni-Lopez
- Research Group in Prevention and Health in Exercise and Sport (PHES), Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (C.B.-L.); (P.G.); (A.J.); (A.S.-B.); (P.J.-M.); (G.T.S.); (C.A.-F.); (J.C.C.)
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- Research Group in Prevention and Health in Exercise and Sport (PHES), Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (C.B.-L.); (P.G.); (A.J.); (A.S.-B.); (P.J.-M.); (G.T.S.); (C.A.-F.); (J.C.C.)
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- Research Group in Prevention and Health in Exercise and Sport (PHES), Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (C.B.-L.); (P.G.); (A.J.); (A.S.-B.); (P.J.-M.); (G.T.S.); (C.A.-F.); (J.C.C.)
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- Research Group in Prevention and Health in Exercise and Sport (PHES), Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (C.B.-L.); (P.G.); (A.J.); (A.S.-B.); (P.J.-M.); (G.T.S.); (C.A.-F.); (J.C.C.)
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- Research Group in Prevention and Health in Exercise and Sport (PHES), Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (C.B.-L.); (P.G.); (A.J.); (A.S.-B.); (P.J.-M.); (G.T.S.); (C.A.-F.); (J.C.C.)
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- Research Group in Prevention and Health in Exercise and Sport (PHES), Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (C.B.-L.); (P.G.); (A.J.); (A.S.-B.); (P.J.-M.); (G.T.S.); (C.A.-F.); (J.C.C.)
- ICEN Institute, 28840 Madrid, Spain
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- Exercise Intervention for Health Research Group (EXINH-RG), University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain;
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- Research Group in Physiotherapy Technology and Recovering (FTR), University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain;
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- Research Group in Prevention and Health in Exercise and Sport (PHES), Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (C.B.-L.); (P.G.); (A.J.); (A.S.-B.); (P.J.-M.); (G.T.S.); (C.A.-F.); (J.C.C.)
- Service of Clinical Analysis, University Hospital Dr. Peset—FISABIO, 46017 Valencia, Spain
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine and Odontology, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing and Chiropody, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain;
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- Research Group in Prevention and Health in Exercise and Sport (PHES), Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (C.B.-L.); (P.G.); (A.J.); (A.S.-B.); (P.J.-M.); (G.T.S.); (C.A.-F.); (J.C.C.)
- ICEN Institute, 28840 Madrid, Spain
- Applied Biomechanics and Sport Technology Research Group, Department of Physical Education, Autonomous University of Madrid, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Research Group in Prevention and Health in Exercise and Sport (PHES), Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (C.B.-L.); (P.G.); (A.J.); (A.S.-B.); (P.J.-M.); (G.T.S.); (C.A.-F.); (J.C.C.)
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Tian X, Xue B, Wang B, Lei R, Shan X, Niu J, Luo B. Physical activity reduces the role of blood cadmium on depression: A cross-sectional analysis with NHANES data. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 304:119211. [PMID: 35341822 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Revised: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Cadmium (Cd) exposure is recognized as an important risk factor for psychological health, but suitable physical activity may relieve depression. However, it remains unknown whether physical activity (PA) can reduce the effect of cadmium exposure on depression. Therefore, a cross-sectional data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2015-2018 was used. The Nine-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) was used to assess depression among the participants. PA was calculated according to the metabolic equivalent (MET), weekly frequency, and duration of each activity. Logistic regression and restricted cubic spline models were used to examine the associations of Cd and depression. A total of 5560 adults aged 20 years and above were finally included in this study. The results indicated a positive correlation between blood Cd and depression. The multivariate-adjusted ORs (95% CI) of the highest quartile were 2.290 (1.754-2.990) for depression, which was still significant after controlling other heavy metals (P < 0.05). Under Cd exposure, the high intensity of physical activity group had the lowest risk of depression (OR = 2.226, 95%CI: 1.447-3.425), while the group with no physical activity had the highest risk (OR = 2.443, 95%CI: 1.382-4.318). Our results indicate that inner Cd exposure may be a risk factor for depression, and physical activity can moderate this relationship to some degree.
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- Xiaoyu Tian
- Institute of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730000, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730000, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730000, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730000, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730000, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730000, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730000, People's Republic of China.
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Sanborn V, Gunstad J. The Potential Mediation of the Effects of Physical Activity on Cognitive Function by the Gut Microbiome. Geriatrics (Basel) 2020; 5:geriatrics5040063. [PMID: 32992812 PMCID: PMC7709629 DOI: 10.3390/geriatrics5040063] [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: 08/23/2020] [Revised: 09/21/2020] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The population of older adults is growing dramatically worldwide. As older adults are at greater risk of developing disorders associated with cognitive dysfunction (i.e., dementia), healthcare costs are expected to double by 2040. Evidence suggests dementia may be slowed or prevented by lifestyle interventions, including physical activity (PA). PA is associated with improved cognitive function and may reduce risk for dementia by mitigating known risk factors (i.e., cardiovascular diseases) and/or by enhancing neurochemical processes. An emerging area of research suggests the gut microbiome may have similar neuroprotective effects. Altering the gut microbiome has been found to target physiological processes associated with dementia risk, and it influences gut-brain-microbiome axis signaling, impacting cognitive functioning. The gut microbiome can be altered by several means (i.e., disease, diet, prebiotics, probiotics), including PA. As PA and the gut microbiome independently influence cognitive function and PA changes the composition of the gut microbiome, cognitive improvement due to PA may be partially mediated by the gut microbiome. The present article provides an overview of the literature regarding the complex associations among PA, cognitive function, and the gut microbiome, as well as their underlying biological mechanisms. A comprehensive, theoretical model integrating evidence for the potential mediation is proposed.
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- Victoria Sanborn
- Department of Psychological Sciences, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44240, USA;
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- Department of Psychological Sciences, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44240, USA;
- Brain Health Research Institute, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44240, USA
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