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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Cecilia Rogmark, Artur Fedorowski, Viktor Hamrefors
Summary: Identification of risk factors associated with incident fractures among middle-aged women and men revealed age, sex, body mass index, previous fracture, family history of fracture, leisure-time physical activity, heavy work, living alone, smoking, and alcohol consumption as significant factors. Individuals with more risk factors had a higher fracture risk, while moderate leisure-time physical activity was associated with lower risk.
JOURNAL OF BONE AND MINERAL RESEARCH
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yi-Husan Lee, Sheng-Yu Fan
Summary: This study examines the individual, social, and environmental variables and their interactions in relation to physical activity in middle-aged and older adults in Taiwan. The findings suggest that self-efficacy and individual health are important factors influencing physical activity. The interaction between self-efficacy and the neighbourhood environment is also significant in middle-aged adults.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sol Mochon-Benguigui, Almudena Carneiro-Barrera, Manuel J. Castillo, Francisco J. Amaro-Gahete
Summary: This study found that reducing sedentariness, increasing physical activity and fitness were positively associated with improved sleep quantity and quality, suggesting a potential pathway for preventing and treating sleep disturbances and improving overall physical and psychological health in patients for successful aging.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Hira Shakoor, Carine Platat, Habiba I. Ali, Leila Cheikh Ismail, Ayesha Salem Al Dhaheri, Marijan Bosevski, Vasso Apostolopoulos, Lily Stojanovska
Summary: Regular physical activity has a positive role in preventing cardiovascular disease, especially for middle-aged individuals. It improves cardiorespiratory fitness, reduces the risk of cardiovascular events, and decreases oxidative stress and inflammation, which are the main mechanisms of CVD. The general recommendation for middle-aged adults is at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nora A. AlFaris, Naseem M. Alshwaiyat, Jozaa Z. AlTamimi, Reham I. Alagal, Hamid A. Al-Jamal, Nora M. AlKehayez
Summary: This study investigated the levels of physical inactivity and factors related to it among middle-aged men in Saudi Arabia. The study found that the prevalence of physical inactivity is relatively high, and there are significant differences based on nationality, sociodemographic variables, and body weight status.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Sport Sciences
Martin Kopp, Martin Burtscher
Summary: While small amounts of daily physical activity are beneficial for health, achieving healthy aging and longevity may require around 100 minutes of moderate physical activity each day. Developing a suitable physical activity lifestyle from an early age is key, with a focus on the motivational contributions of families, school environments, and sport clubs. Initiating a new research strategy to develop specific programs for different age groups is essential for promoting this new goal.
SPORTS MEDICINE-OPEN
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Laura Cleven, Janina Krell-Roesch, Steffen C. E. Schmidt, Anna Dziuba, Klaus Bos, Darko Jekauc, Alexander Woll
Summary: This study found that sports-related physical activity is associated with a decreased risk of incident metabolic syndrome. Engaging in at least 75 minutes per week, maintaining a consistently high amount from baseline to follow-up, starting at a low amount and increasing to a higher amount, and increasing the intensity of physical activity are all linked to a lower risk of developing metabolic syndrome.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Paddy C. Dempsey, Eivind Aadland, Tessa Strain, Olav M. Kvalheim, Kate Westgate, Tim Lindsay, Kay-Tee Khaw, Nicholas J. Wareham, Soren Brage, Katrien Wijndaele
Summary: This study examined the association between the full spectrum of physical activity (PA) intensity and cardiometabolic risk (CMR) in a population-based sample of middle-aged to older adults using multivariate pattern analysis. The results showed that most PA intensities were beneficially associated with CMR in this age group, even at intensities lower than what has traditionally been considered sedentary or light-intensity activity.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
JoAnna L. Dieker, Brenna N. Renn, Elizabeth A. Daniels
Summary: Self-objectification is negatively related to physical health and may affect attitudes and behaviors towards physical activity in middle-aged adults.
PSYCHOLOGY HEALTH & MEDICINE
(2023)
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Medical Laboratory Technology
Ichiro Wakabayashi
Summary: This study found an association between polycythemia and cardiometabolic risk factors, including visceral obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome, in the general population. This association was independent of smoking.
CLINICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
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Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
L. Henning, D. Dreiskamper, M. Tietjens
Summary: The study shows that both actual and perceived physical fitness have significant effects on children's motivation and physical activity levels, especially in terms of autonomous motivation.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rui Wang, Maria M. Ekblom, Daniel Arvidsson, Jonatan Fridolfsson, Mats Borjesson, Orjan Ekblom
Summary: This study examined the relationships between physical activity intensity, cardiorespiratory fitness, and executive function in adult office workers. The results showed that executive function in adults was associated with both higher physical activity intensities and cardiorespiratory fitness. However, the association varied across different levels of fitness.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Linda K. McEvoy, Jaclyn Bergstrom, Xinming Tu, Alexis C. Garduno, Kevin M. Cummins, Carol E. Franz, Michael J. Lyons, Chandra A. Reynolds, William S. Kremen, Matthew S. Panizzon, Gail A. Laughlin
Summary: The study found that middle-aged men who consume alcohol in moderation have lower cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and better cardiometabolic health than men who consume little or no alcohol, independent of a variety of health, behavioral, psychosocial, and earlier life factors.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Noriko Tanaka, Hisashi Maeda, Aya Tomita, Masataka Suwa, Takayuki Imoto, Hiroshi Akima
Summary: The study compared metabolic risk factors, physical performances, and musculoskeletal impairment among middle-aged Japanese men categorized into groups based on visceral adipose tissue and trunk skeletal muscle mass. Results showed significant differences in biochemical blood profiles and physical performances among the different categories, suggesting that metabolic risk factors and the prevalence of low back pain may vary based on VAT and trunk SM categories.
EXPERIMENTAL GERONTOLOGY
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ariane S. Massie, Heather Johnston, Daniel Sibley, Brad A. Meisner
Summary: This study explored factors influencing the intention to increase physical activity among middle-aged and older adults, finding that age, sex, ethnicity, education, activity restriction, self-perceived health, and community belonging were significantly associated with 30-day PA intention. Education was the only factor differentially associated with intention timeframe, as individuals with lower education levels were less likely to report PA intention in 30 days.
HEALTH EDUCATION & BEHAVIOR
(2022)
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Health Policy & Services
Karoliina S. Kaasalainen, Kirsti Kasila, Jyrki Komulainen, Miia Malvela, Marita Poskiparta
HEALTH PROMOTION INTERNATIONAL
(2016)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Pia Blomqvist, Ellinoora Ojala, Tarja Kettunen, Marita Poskiparta, Kirsti Kasila
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2014)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Kirsti Kasila, Marita Poskiparta, Tarja Kettunen, Ilpo Pietila
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
(2008)
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Psychology, Clinical
Mari Punna, Raimo Lappalainen, Tarja Kettunen, Paivi Lappalainen, Joona Muotka, Kirsikka Kaipainen, Jari Villberg, Kirsti Kasila
Summary: This study found that the ACT-based peer-tutored online intervention was promising, especially for participants with low physical activity participation. During the intervention, physical activity significantly increased in the Low profile group, while psychological flexibility improved and thought suppression decreased in the High profile group.
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(2021)
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Primary Health Care
Kirsti Kasila, Suvi Vainio, Mari Punna, Paivi Lappalainen, Raimo Lappalainen, Kirsikka Kaipainen, Tarja Kettunen
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(2020)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
K. Kasila, M. Hallman, H. Kautiainen, M. Vanhala, T. Kettunen
PERSPECTIVES IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2018)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Karoliina Kaasalainen, Kirsti Kasila, Jyrki Komulainen, Miia Malvela, Marita Poskiparta
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MENS HEALTH
(2017)
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Psychology, Clinical
Kati Vahasarja, Kirsti Kasila, Tarja Kettunen, Pauli Rintala, Sanna Salmela, Marita Poskiparta
BRITISH JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
(2015)
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Education & Educational Research
Sanna Salmela, Marita Poskiparta, Kirsti Kasila, Kati Vahasarja, Mauno Vanhala
HEALTH EDUCATION RESEARCH
(2009)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Marita Poskiparta, Kirsti Kasila, Paivi Kiuru
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
(2006)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Karoliina Kaasalainen, Kirsti Kasila, Jyrki Komulainen, Miia Malvela, Marita Poskiparta
INTERNATIONAL QUARTERLY OF COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION
(2018)