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Lizanne J. S. Schweren, Daan van Rooij, Huiqing Shi, Henrik Larsson, Alejandro Arias-Vasquez, Lin Li, Liv Grimstvedt Kvalvik, Jan Haavik, Jan Buitelaar, Catharina Hartman
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Nutrition & Dietetics
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Amy N. Costa, Adriana Coman, Madison Musich, Jeeeun Park, David Q. Beversdorf, Christina S. Mccrae, Ashley F. Curtis
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Yurun Cai, Jennifer A. Schrack, Hang Wang, E. Jian-Yu, Amal A. Wanigatunga, Yuri Agrawal, Jacek K. Urbanek, Eleanor M. Simonsick, Luigi Ferrucci, Bonnielin K. Swenor
Summary: Worse contrast sensitivity, visual fields, and best-corrected visual acuity were associated with fewer activity counts, less active time, and more fragmented activity patterns. Differences in activity levels were most pronounced from 6 AM to 6 PM in participants with visual impairments compared to those without.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Rouba Khalil Naaman
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Yaguan Zhou, Yujie Ni, Mark Jones, Xiaochen Dai, Carmen C. W. Lim, Anna Zhu, Xiaolin Xu
Summary: Sleep behavior, including duration, quality, and nap, is closely related to multiple chronic conditions (multimorbidity). Short sleep duration and poor sleep quality independently and jointly increase the risk of multimorbidity progression, especially in individuals under 65 years and females. The study also found a U-shaped dose-response relationship between nighttime and total sleep duration and the progression of multimorbidity. Optimal sleep duration and quality should be emphasized in the prevention and control of multimorbidity.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
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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.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sol Mochon-Benguigui, Almudena Carneiro-Barrera, Manuel J. Castillo, Francisco J. Amaro-Gahete
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SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Mingyue Hu, Xinhui Shu, Hui Feng, Lily Dongxia Xiao
Summary: A study found that nighttime sleep of 6.1-7 hours and afternoon napping of less than 30 minutes are associated with optimal cognitive function in middle-aged and older individuals. The inflammatory profile partly influences how sleep affects cognition.
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(2021)
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Wen Zhang, Tingxuan Wang, Anni Wang
Summary: Little is known about how longitudinal trajectories of cognitive function and depressive symptoms are impacted by varying levels of physical activity (PA) intensity.
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(2022)
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Yuge Tian, Zhenguo Shi
Summary: This study investigated the effects of physical activity on daily physical function in Chinese middle-aged and older adults. The findings showed that moderate physical activity could reduce the risk of impaired daily physical function, while excessive physical activity might not be beneficial.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
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Kaihong Xie, Xiao Han, Xuanhan Hu
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between balance ability and all-cause death in middle-aged and elderly people, and to provide a basis for designing a balanced training plan for this population in China. The results showed that there was an association between balance ability and death, with a decrease in balance ability being associated with an increased risk of all-cause death. Additionally, there was no interaction between balance ability and chronic disease, overweight, and obesity.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yan Du, Tao Xu, Zenong Yin, Sara Espinoza, Yiqiong Xie, Caleb Gentry, Qing Tian, Lan-Juan Zhao, Hui Shen, Zhe Luo, Hong-Wen Deng
Summary: This study examined the associations between physical activity, obesity, and sarcopenia in middle-aged and older adults. The results showed that the associations varied considerably across gender and age groups. Higher frequency of exercise was associated with lower likelihood of obesity, sarcopenia, and sarcopenia obesity in all groups.
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Clinical Neurology
Amy Hofman, Trudy Voortman, Mohammad Arfan Ikram, Annemarie I. Luik
Summary: This study examined the associations between estimated allocations of time spent in physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep, and self-rated sleep quality. The findings suggest that reducing sedentary behavior and increasing sleep duration might be potential intervention targets to improve sleep quality in middle-aged and older adults.
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Environmental Sciences
Baishi Huang, Tong Xiao, George Grekousis, Hongsheng Zhao, Jiarui He, Guanghui Dong, Ye Liu
Summary: Higher residential greenness is directly related to a lower prevalence of hypertension among middle and older aged adults in rural China but not in urban areas. In urban areas, the association of greenness with hypertension is completely mediated by PM2.5 concentrations, while in rural areas, it is partially mediated by PM2.5 concentrations, PM2.5 concentrations-physical activity path, and other factors.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Jaehoon Seol, Yuya Fujii, Taiki Inoue, Naruki Kitano, Kenji Tsunoda, Tomohiro Okura
Summary: This study found that engaging in low-intensity aerobic exercise in the evening significantly improved sleep quality among older adults, leading to faster sleep onset, and evening exercise had a greater impact on sleep parameters compared to morning exercise.
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(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Takashi Jindo, Yuko Kai, Naruki Kitano, Mitsuru Makishima, Koji Takeda, Takashi Arao
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JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2021)
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Kenji Tsunoda, Naruki Kitano, Yuko Kai, Takashi Jindo, Ken Uchida, Takashi Arao
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(2022)
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Neurosciences
Koki Nagata, Kenji Tsunoda, Yuya Fujii, Taishi Tsuji, Tomohiro Okura
Summary: This study found that moderate-intensity physical activity (MPA) can reduce the risk of developing suspected dementia in older adults. The study also showed that there is a linear relationship between the dose of MPA and the risk of suspected dementia, with a significant decrease in risk starting from 815 minutes per week. There was no significant association between vigorous-intensity physical activity (VPA) and suspected dementia.
JOURNAL OF ALZHEIMERS DISEASE
(2022)
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Naruki Kitano, Yuko Kai, Takashi Jindo, Yuya Fujii, Kenji Tsunoda, Takashi Arao
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between domain-specific movement behaviors and cardiometabolic health among office workers. Results showed that reducing sedentary behavior and increasing physical activity during non-working time on workdays may be beneficial for managing cardiometabolic health.
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(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kenji Tsunoda, Koki Nagata, Takashi Jindo, Yuya Fujii, Yuki Soma, Naruki Kitano, Tomohiro Okura
Summary: We conducted a prospective study to investigate the relationship between acceptable travel distances (walking and cycling) and the incidence of functional disability and mortality among older Japanese adults. A baseline survey was conducted in 2013 among 7618 individuals aged >= 65 years in Kasama City, Japan, with follow-up until 2021. Shorter acceptable walking and cycling distances were found to be significantly associated with higher risks of functional disability and mortality, according to a multivariable-adjusted Cox proportional-hazards model. In conclusion, acceptable distances of <500 m for walking and <1 km for cycling were associated with increased risks of functional disability and mortality among older adults.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Kazuki Hyodo, Tetsuhiro Kidokoro, Daisuke Yamaguchi, Michitaka Iida, Yuya Watanabe, Aiko Ueno, Takayuki Noda, Kenji Kawahara, Sumiyo Nishida, Yuko Kai, Takashi Arao
Summary: During the COVID-19 epidemic, a web-based aerobic dance exercise program was developed and found to be feasible, enjoyable, and safe for older adults. The study also identified areas for improvement in the web-based exercise delivery system.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Koki Nagata, Kenji Tsunoda, Yuya Fujii, Takashi Jindo, Tomohiro Okura
Summary: This longitudinal study examined the influence of exercising alone and exercising with others on the prevention of cognitive impairment among older Japanese adults. The results showed that both forms of exercise reduced the risk of cognitive impairment.
ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kenji Tsunoda, Kai Nagase, Kumi Fujita
Summary: This study investigated the impact of physical activity on the happiness levels of mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that physical activity was positively associated with happiness, independent of psychological distress levels.
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Education & Educational Research
Kai Nagase, Kenji Tsunoda, Kumi Fujita
Summary: The study found a significant correlation between middle school teachers' teacher efficacy and attitudes towards inclusive education with their emotional distress. High efficacy in inclusive instruction and collaboration can reduce teachers' emotional distress.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Satoru Kanamori, Naoki Kondo, Tomoko Takamiya, Hiroyuki Kikuchi, Shigeru Inoue, Taishi Tsuji, Yuko Kai, Go Muto, Katsunori Kondo
Summary: This study in Japan shows that older men who have worked in small companies may have lower mortality risks through social participation, highlighting the importance of creating an environment that encourages their participation in social activities to reduce health inequalities.
JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
(2021)
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Orthopedics
Kenji Tsunoda, Hirotaka Mutsuzaki, Kyoko Kanae, Kaori Tachibana, Yukiyo Shimizu, Yasuyoshi Wadano
Summary: The study investigated the association of the wheelchair user's shoulder pain index (WUSPI) with tendinitis in the long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) and range of motion (ROM) of shoulder movements among female wheelchair basketball players. The findings showed a significant correlation between the total WUSPI score and positive findings of TBGP and speed test, as well as limited ROM in shoulder abduction and flexion.
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF SPORT MEDICINE ARTHROSCOPY REHABILITATION AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Gerontology
Kenji Tsunoda, Yuki Soma, Naruki Kitano, Takashi Jindo, Keisuke Fujii, Tomohiro Okura
Summary: This study found that older adults tend to accept walking distances within 1 km and cycling distances within 2 km. Factors such as age, education, social relationships, frequency of going out, depressive mood, and accessibility to destinations influence the acceptance of walking and cycling distances. Accessibility to destinations also plays a role in determining acceptable cycling distances.
JOURNAL OF POPULATION AGEING
(2021)