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Biology
Katarzyna Sobczak, Krystian Wochna, Katarzyna Antosiak-Cyrak, Katarzyna Domaszewska
Summary: Perimenopause begins four years before a woman's last menses and results in significant physiological and anatomical changes due to decreased estrogen levels. This hormonal change increases the risk of coronary heart disease and affects lipid profiles. Engaging in regular physical activity can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and its adverse effects. The present study investigates the effects of a 6-month aqua aerobics program on cardiometabolic parameters in perimenopausal women.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Alejandro Martinez-Rodriguez, Bernardo J. Cuestas-Calero, Jose Manuel Garcia de Frutos, Rodrigo Yanez-Sepulveda, Pablo Jorge Marcos-Pardo
Summary: Due to the aging population and the prevalence of degenerative diseases, older adults may experience reduced balance capacity and increased risk of falls. Physical exercise, particularly aquatic resistance training, can help reduce disease risk and slow functional decline in older people. Research findings suggest that regular participation in aquatic resistance training improves strength, functional autonomy, and aerobic capacity in older women.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maria A. Pastor-Mira, Sofia Lopez-Roig, Fermin Martinez-Zaragoza, Ana Lledo, Lilian Velasco, Eva Leon, Carmen Ecija Gallardo, Cecilia Penacoba
Summary: This study aimed to test the effectiveness of a motivational plus implementation intentions intervention on promoting adherence to an unsupervised walking program for fibromyalgia patients. The results showed that in the short-term, this intervention successfully increased adherence to walking and improved physical function in women with fibromyalgia. Further research is needed to determine the long-term effects of this intervention.
PSYCHOLOGY HEALTH & MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Ana Paula de Sousa, Lucas Araujo Almeida, Breno Perpetuo Lourenco, Luiza Duarte Alvares, Mariana Arias Avila
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of adding Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) to an aquatic therapy protocol on pain, fibromyalgia (FMS) impact, quality of life and sleep. The results showed that adding PNE to aquatic therapy did not provide larger effects on pain intensity for people with FMS, but it did improve quality of life and pain sensitivity.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ignacio Hernando-Garijo, Ricardo Medrano-de-la-Fuente, Sandra Jimenez-del-Barrio, Maria Teresa Mingo-Gomez, Hector Hernandez-Lazaro, Silvia Lahuerta-Martin, Luis Ceballos-Laita
Summary: The study aimed to analyze the effects of a telerehabilitation program based on aerobic exercise in women with fibromyalgia at 6-month follow-up. The results showed no significant differences between the telerehabilitation group and the control group in pain intensity, fibromyalgia impact, physical function, isometric strength, or quality of life.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Jungtae Leem, Moon Joo Cheong, Hyeryun Lee, Eun Cho, So Young Lee, Geun-Woo Kim, Hyung Won Kang
Summary: The study conducted a clinical trial using 16 sessions of neurofeedback therapy over 8 weeks for individuals with PTSD. Results showed significant improvements in PTSD symptoms, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and quality of life in the neurofeedback group. Furthermore, the cost-utility analysis indicated that neurofeedback therapy for PTSD management is cost-effective.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Ji-Hyeon Kim, Min-Seong Ha, Soo-Min Ha, Do-Yeon Kim
Summary: The study investigated the effects of aquatic exercise on body composition, cardiovascular disease risk factors, insulin resistance, and aging-related sex hormones in elderly South Korean women aged 70-82 years. The results showed that aquatic exercise safely improved body composition, reduced insulin resistance, and positively affected sex hormone levels. Regular and continuous aquatic exercise is recommended for older women to prevent frailty, decrease cardiovascular risk, and improve quality of life.
Review
Rehabilitation
Jinlong Wu, Ziyan Chen, Kangyong Zheng, Weiwei Huang, Fang Liu, Jian Lin, Zhanbing Ren
Summary: Exergame training has significant positive effects on overall functioning, pain perception, quality of life, exercise capacity, health perception, and fatigue severity of female patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). However, it does not have significant effects on kinesiophobia. This study suggests that exergame training is a potential non-drug therapy for the treatment of FMS patients.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Andre Pontes-Silva, Almir Vieira Dibai-Filho, Thayna Soares de Melo, Leticia Menegalli Santos, Marcelo Cardoso de Souza, Josimari Melo Desantana, Mariana Arias Avila
Summary: This study aims to compare the effects of different intensities of resistance training (progressive versus constant intensity) on patients with fibromyalgia. The study will investigate the impact of resistance training on fibromyalgia, sleep quality, anxiety, depression, pain, walking ability, and musculoskeletal capacity, in order to assist healthcare professionals in planning the most effective intervention.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Mayte Serrat, Sonia Ferres, William Auer, Miriam Almirall, Enrique Lluch, Francesco D'Amico, Michael Maes, Sonia Lorente, Jaime Navarrete, Jesus Montero-Marin, Randy Neblett, Jo Nijs, Xavier Borras, Juan Luciano, Albert Feliu-Soler
Summary: The On & Out study aims to assess the effectiveness, cost-utility, and physiological underpinnings of the FIBROWALK intervention conducted online or outdoors for individuals with fibromyalgia. It also examines the long-term effects, cost-utility, and changes in blood biomarker levels. The study will provide valuable insights into the comparative effectiveness and outcomes of different interventions for fibromyalgia patients.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Mari Aguilera, Clara Paz, Marta Salla, Victoria Compan, Joan Carles Medina, Leticia Medeiros-Ferreira, Guillem Feixas
Summary: The study found that Personal Construct Therapy (PCT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) are equally effective in treating depressive symptoms in patients with fibromyalgia. Both therapies showed similar results in reducing depressive symptoms, anxiety, and pain.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Ruth Izquierdo-Alventosa, Marta Ingles, Sara Cortes-Amador, Lucia Gimeno-Mallench, Nuria Sempere-Rubio, Pilar Serra-Ano
Summary: This study found that both high-frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation (HF-TMS) and physical exercise (PE) have significant improvements on pain, impact of FM, physical conditioning, and emotional status in patients with fibromyalgia (FM); HF-TMS showed more pronounced improvements in emotional status compared to PE.
Article
Rehabilitation
Marjo Rinne, Sanna Garam, Katriina Kukkonen-Harjula, Kari Tokola, Arja Hakkinen, Jari Ylinen, Riku Nikander
Summary: This study aimed to investigate whether a specific exercise program for the neck-shoulder region could reduce headache intensity, frequency, and duration among women with chronic headache. The results showed that the exercise program almost halved the headache frequency, suggesting that it could be recommended as a treatment option for women with chronic headache.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tryfonas Tofas, Ioannis G. Fatouros, Dimitrios Draganidis, Chariklia K. Deli, Athanasios Chatzinikolaou, Charalambos Tziortzis, George Panayiotou, Yiannis Koutedakis, Athanasios Z. Jamurtas
Summary: Chronic regular exercise has positive effects on cardiovascular function and redox status in CAD patients. Cardiovascular training had the most significant impact on blood pressure and redox status, while resistance and combined training also showed positive effects on some redox-related variables. However, these beneficial effects were lost after a three-month detraining period.
Article
Sport Sciences
Alexios Batrakoulis, Panagiotis Tsimeas, Chariklia K. Deli, Dimitrios Vlachopoulos, Esther Ubago-Guisado, Athanasios Poulios, Athanasios Chatzinikolaou, Dimitrios Draganidis, Konstantinos Papanikolaou, Kalliopi Georgakouli, Dimitrios Batsilas, Luis Gracia-Marco, Athanasios Z. Jamurtas, Ioannis Fatouros
Summary: This study found that a 10-month high-intensity interval-type neuromuscular training programme significantly improved musculoskeletal fitness in overweight and obese women, leading to changes in muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, and balance. After five months of detraining, the improvements were reduced but not completely abolished.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maria del Mar Bibiloni, Laura Gallardo-Alfaro, Santiago F. Gomez, Julia Warnberg, Maddi Oses-Recalde, Marcela Gonzalez-Gross, Narcis Gusi, Susana Aznar, Elena Marin-Cascales, Miguel A. Gonzalez-Valeiro, Lluis Serra-Majem, Nicolas Terrados, Marta Segu, Camille Lassale, Clara Homs, Juan Carlos Benavente-Marin, Idoia Labayen, Augusto G. Zapico, Jesus Sanchez-Gomez, Fabio Jimenez-Zazo, Pedro E. Alcaraz, Marta Sevilla-Sanchez, Estefania Herrera-Ramos, Susana Pulgar, Clara Sistac, Helmut Schroder, Cristina Bouzas, Josep A. Tur
Summary: This study aimed to assess the determinants of optimal adherence to the Mediterranean diet in Spanish children and adolescents. It found that reaching the recommendations on physical activity and screen time, as well as higher maternal educational level and healthier maternal lifestyles, were associated with optimal adherence to the Mediterranean diet.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maria del Mar Bibiloni, Laura Gallardo-Alfaro, Santiago F. Gomez, Julia Waernberg, Maddi Oses-Recalde, Marcela Gonzalez-Gross, Narcis Gusi, Susana Aznar, Elena Marin-Cascales, Miguel Gonzalez-Valeiro, Lluis Serra-Majem, Nicolas Terrados, Marta Segu, Camille Lassale, Clara Homs, Juan Carlos Benavente-Marin, Idoia Labayen, Augusto G. Zapico, Jesus Sanchez-Gomez, Fabio Jimenez-Zazo, Pedro E. Alcaraz, Marta Sevilla-Sanchez, Estefania Herrera-Ramos, Susana Pulgar, Clara Sistac, Helmut Schroder, Cristina Bouzas, Josep A. Tur
Summary: This study assessed the prevalence of BMI and WHtR categories among Spanish children and adolescents and found that a third of participants were in high disease risk categories. Additionally, adherence to a healthy lifestyle in children and adolescents, as well as their mothers/female caregivers, was associated with low BMI-WHtR disease risk.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Irene Rodriguez-Gomez, Coral Sanchez-Martin, Francisco J. Garcia-Garcia, Esther Garcia-Esquinas, Marta Miret, German Vicente-Rodriguez, Narcis Gusi, Asier Manas, Jose A. Carnicero, Marcela Gonzalez-Gross, Jose L. Ayuso-Mateos, Fernando Rodriguez-Artalejo, Leocadio Rodriguez-Manas, Ignacio Ara
Summary: This study investigated the associations between chronic diseases and changes in lifestyle and health behaviors in older people after the COVID-19 lockdown. The results showed that older people with different chronic diseases exhibited different changes. Specifically, older people with hypertension, pulmonary diseases, and cancer tended to make beneficial changes, while those with cardiovascular diseases and depression engaged in more unfavorable health behaviors.
EPIDEMIOLOGY AND HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Juan Manuel Franco-Garcia, Jorge Carlos-Vivas, Damian Pereira-Payo, Jose Carmelo Adsuar, Maria Mendoza-Munoz, Manuel Granado-Sanchez, Raquel Pastor-Cisneros, Laura Munoz-Bermejo, Sabina Barrios-Fernandez, Hadi Nobari, Narcis Gusi, Jorge Perez-Gomez
Summary: This study aims to analyze the effects of square-stepping exercise (SSE) on executive function, body composition, physical fitness, and fall risk in individuals over 65 years old. A randomized controlled trial will be conducted with 90 older adults, who will be assigned to either an experimental or control group. The SSE intervention will be performed for 6 months in the experimental group while the control group will not receive any treatment. The main outcome measure will be balance, along with other motor and cognitive variables. The expression of regucalcin levels will also be assessed. The findings from this study could have implications for implementing SSE interventions in elderly care settings.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fabio Jimenez-Zazo, Cristina Romero-Blanco, Esther Cabanillas, Asier Manas, Jose A. Casajus, Narcis Gusi, Eva Gesteiro, Marcela Gonzalez-Gross, Jose-Gerardo Villa-Vicente, Luis Espino-Toron, Ignacio Ara, Susana Aznar
Summary: The aim of this study was to explore the differences in adherence to physical activity among older adults (>65 years) based on sociodemographic variables, body composition, and physical fitness levels. Significant differences were found in age, gender, educational level, income, physical fitness test, and body composition according to the different stages of change (SoC). Greater adherence to physical activity was associated with higher academic level, higher income, male gender, better physical fitness test results, and healthier anthropometrics.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Alvaro Murillo-Garcia, Jose C. Adsuar, Santos Villafaina, Daniel Collado-Mateo, Narcis Gusi
Summary: Dance-based interventions are significantly effective in reducing the impact of fibromyalgia, pain, and increasing health-related quality of life. Creative dance-based interventions may be more effective than repetitive dance-based interventions in reducing pain and fibromyalgia impact. However, caution is needed in interpreting the results due to the large heterogeneity and small number of articles.
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Biology
Jose A. Parraca, Jose Carmelo Adsuar, Francisco Javier Dominguez-Munoz, Sabina Barrios-Fernandez, Pablo Tomas-Carus
Summary: Strength is essential for maintaining the quality of life in elderly individuals. This study aimed to assess the intra-session reliability of isokinetic dynamometry for measuring lower limb strength in older people. The results showed excellent reliability for peak torque and work in all measures, except for left leg flexors in women, which had good reliability. These findings demonstrate the utility of isokinetic dynamometry for monitoring lower limb maximal muscle strength and work in the elderly.
Article
Biology
Santos Villafaina, Clarissa Biehl-Printes, Jose A. Parraca, Fabiane de Oliveira Brauner, Pablo Tomas-Carus
Summary: Intensity prescription for cardiorespiratory exercises is crucial for achieving health/fitness benefits. This study aimed to investigate the relationship and level of agreement between different mathematical models and the heart rate obtained from a cardiopulmonary exercise test at their ventilatory threshold 1. The well-known 220 - age at 76% and the mathematical model designed for people with fibromyalgia 209 - 0.85 x age at 76% showed a significant level of agreement and can be used to prescribe aerobic exercise for people with FM.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Alvaro Murillo-Garcia, Juan Luis Leon-Llamas, Santos Villafaina, Narcis Gusi
Summary: Women with fibromyalgia showed reduced volume in specific subfields of the prefrontal cortex compared to healthy women, with no significant relationship found between disease impact and brain volumes when controlling for depression. Additionally, the study revealed volumetric decreases in certain prefrontal cortex regions related to age and depression levels.
CLINICAL NEUROLOGY AND NEUROSURGERY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Santos Villafaina, Juan Luis Leon-Llamas, Alvaro Murillo-Garcia, Narcis Gusi
Summary: Physical exercise has a strong positive impact on the performance of the Stroop Color and Word Test (SCWT) and the brain electrocortical activity in women with fibromyalgia (FM). The physically active group showed better SCWT performance, higher interference score, and increased theta power in the Fp1 scalp position. They also had a higher volume in the right rostral middle frontal gyrus. In contrast, non-physically active women with FM had negative correlations between SCWT performance and the volume of various frontal gyrus regions. Additionally, the physically active group had improved performance in the six-minute walking test and lower disease impact. These findings suggest that fulfilling the physical activity recommendation can protect brain health and improve cognitive function in women with FM.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ana Rodrigues Costa, Ana Freire, Jose A. Parraca, Vanda Silva, Pablo Tomas-Carus, Santos Villafaina
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the differences in heart rate variability (HRV) and salivary parameters between people with Fibromyalgia (FM) and healthy controls. The results showed significant differences in HRV and salivary biomarkers between the two groups. While people with FM did not significantly react to exercise in terms of HRV, significant differences were observed in the HRV of healthy controls after exercise.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ana Morais, Soraia Ferreira, Alexandre Duarte Martins, Pablo Tomas-Carus, Jose Marmeleira, Jose A. Parraca
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between phase angle (PhA) and physical function in older adults, finding that PhA significantly correlated with physical fitness tests. Multivariate analysis showed that predictor variables had a significant influence on PhA, suggesting PhA could be an excellent predictor of physical function.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Juan Luis Leon-Llamas, Santos Villafaina, Alvaro Murillo-Garcia, Francisco Javier Dominguez-Munoz, Narcis Gusi
Summary: This study examined the reliability of the 3 m backward test (3MBWT) in fibromyalgia (FM) patients under both single and dual-task conditions. The results indicated that the 3MBWT is a reliable tool in both conditions when measured with a manual stopwatch or a Chronopic. It also showed concurrent validity with the Timed Up and Go test and was related to the impact of the disease.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Santos Villafaina, Pablo Tomas-Carus, Vanda Silva, Ana Rodrigues Costa, Orlando Fernandes, Jose A. Parraca
Summary: In this study, it was found that people with fibromyalgia (FM) have different muscle oxygen levels compared to healthy controls during a fatigue protocol. Additionally, the peak torque and total work performed were significantly lower in people with FM.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ana Moradell, David Navarrete-Villanueva, Angel Ivan Fernandez-Garcia, Narcis Gusi, Jorge Perez-Gomez, Marcela Gonzalez-Gross, Ignacio Ara, Jose Antonio Casajus, Alba Gomez-Cabello, German Vicente-Rodriguez
Summary: This study evaluates the relationship between body composition, fitness, and nutritional status with health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in older adults, and describes the effects of a multi-component training (MCT) program and detraining on HRQoL. The findings show that healthier baseline values are associated with better HRQoL, and the MCT program improves HRQoL but detraining leads to a return to baseline level.