BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: June 27, 2024
Abstract
Background
Vagally-mediated
heart
rate
variability
(vm-HRV)
shows
promise
as
a
biomarker
of
internal
training
load
(ITL)
during
exergame-based
or
motor-cognitive
in
general.
This
study
evaluated
the
test-retest
reliability
vm-HRV
exergaming
healthy
older
adults
(HOA)
and
its
validity
to
monitor
ITL.
Methods
A
within-subjects
(repeated-measures)
randomized
was
conducted
that
included
baseline
assessments
4
measurement
sessions.
Participants
played
5
exergames
at
3
standardized
levels
external
task
demands
(i.e.,
“easy”,
“challenging”,
“excessive”)
random
order
for
90
s.
Test-retest
assessed
on
basis
repeated-measures
analyses
variance
(ANOVA),
intraclass
correlation
coefficients
(ICC
3,1
),
standard
errors
(SEM),
smallest
detectable
differences
(SDD).
Validity
determined
by
examining
effect
game
level
ANOVA.
Results
Fourty-three
HOA
(67.0
±
7.0
years;
58.1%
females
(25
females,
18
males);
body
mass
index
=
23.7
3.0
kg·m
−2
)
were
included.
Mean
R-R
time
intervals
(mRR)
parasympathetic
nervous
system
tone
(PNS-Index)
exhibited
mostly
good
excellent
relative
with
no
systematic
error.
SEM%
SDD%
36.4%
100.7%
mRR,
44.6%
123.7%
PNS-Index,
respectively.
Significant
mRR
PNS-Index
observed
between
demands,
large
sizes
(mean
r
0.847).
These
results
persisted
irrespective
type
neurocognitive
domain
trained
when
only
motoric
cognitive
manipulated
while
physical
intensity
kept
constant.
The
remaining
parameters
showed
inconsistent
poor
validity.
Conclusion
Only
demonstrated
reliable
served
valid
biomarkers
ITL
group
level.
Nonetheless,
presence
SEMs
hampers
detection
individual
changes
over
suggests
insufficient
precision
these
measurements
Future
research
should
further
investigate
specific
focus
comparing
different
methodologies
exercise
conditions,
particularly
focusing
ultra-short-term
HRV
measurements,
potential
implications
superiority
other
markers
monitoring
strategies?)
using
Chronobiology International,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 10
Published: May 8, 2025
We
performed
a
systematic
review
evaluating
evidence
regarding
whether/which
24-h
sleep-wake
characteristics
(e.g.
sleep,
activity
levels,
and
rhythms)
related
to
worse
BPSDs.
searched
PubMed
for
cross-sectional
observational
studies
of
people
with
dementia
examining
relationships
between
actigraphy-measured
sleep/wake
factors
BPSDs
(search
completed
June
2024).
used
the
JBI
checklists
assess
risk
bias
summarize
results
within
subcategories
(sleep,
level,
rhythm)
BPSD
(composite,
agitation,
apathy,
mood/affect)
dimensions.
Thirteen
articles
met
inclusion
criteria.
Measures
inactivity
were
most
frequently
examined
correlated
with:
(a)
greater
apathy
(6/6
studies);
(b)
depression
(only
in
bivariate
analyses
1
study);
(c)
more
agitation
(2/3
(d)
higher
composite
scores
(1/2
studies).
All
six
measuring
sleep
duration
failed
identify
associations
Studies
continuity
measures
generally
found
associations,
i.e.
(1
study),
studies),
mood
study).
rhythm
variables
mixed
no
association
Actigraphy
are
associated
dementia.
Due
relatively
low
numbers
articles,
future
needed
confirm
if
inactivity,
issues,
disruption,
timing
independently
relate
BPSDs,
changes
objective
measures,
e.g.
increase
following
intervention,
signal/mediate
improvements
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(3), P. 1331 - 1331
Published: Feb. 5, 2024
Background:
The
social
restriction
measures
during
the
COVID-19
pandemic
resulted
in
decreasing
physical
activity
levels.
We
aimed
to
evaluate
whether
interventions
reported
randomized
controlled
trials
(RCTs)
assessing
effects
of
lockdown
on
people
with
sedentary
behavior
were
effective.
Methods:
searched
several
databases
from
their
inception
until
1
April
2023,
including
RCTs
evaluating
any
intervention
increasing
level
confinement,
based
evidence
derived
studies
a
control
group.
Studies
excluded
if
they
(i)
did
not
include
humans;
(ii)
sufficient
information
regarding
or
outcomes
interest;
(iii)
have
used
Rayyan
systematic
review
platform
for
selection
title/abstract
information.
Results:
Starting
2461
records
original
literature
search,
and
after
reviewing
them
according
latest
PRISMA
recommendations,
11
total
1770
participants
available
included
review.
found
that
most
examined
(73%)
beneficial
proposed
improving
activity,
reducing
time,
positively
contributing
psychological
well-being
participants.
Conclusions:
results
present
increase
show
diverse
online-delivered
strategies,
which
can
be
applied
even
conditions
access
in-person
activities
is
possible.
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: May 3, 2024
Background
Mild
cognitive
impairment
(MCI)
is
commonly
defined
as
a
transitional
subclinical
state
between
normal
aging
and
dementia.
A
growing
body
of
research
indicates
that
health
behaviors
may
play
protective
role
against
decline
could
potentially
slow
down
the
progression
from
MCI
to
The
aim
this
study
conduct
bibliometric
analysis
literature
focusing
on
summarize
factors
evidence
regarding
influence
MCI.
Methods
performed
by
retrieving
publications
Science
Citation
Index
Social
Sciences
sub-databases
within
Web
Core
Collection.
Utilizing
VOSviewer
CiteSpace
software,
total
2,843
eligible
articles
underwent
co-citation,
co-keywords,
clustering
analyses.
This
methodology
aimed
investigate
current
status,
trends,
major
questions,
potential
future
directions
domain.
Results
healthy
in
individuals
with
originated
2002
experienced
rapid
growth
2014,
reflecting
increasing
global
interest
area.
United
States
emerged
primary
contributor,
accounting
for
more
than
one-third
scientific
output
982
articles.
Journals
published
most
MCI-related
included
“Journal
Alzheimer’s
Disease,”
“Neurobiology
Aging,”
“Frontiers
Aging
Neuroscience,”
other
geriatrics-related
journals.
High-impact
papers
identified
predominantly
cover
concepts
related
MCI,
such
diagnostic
criteria,
assessment,
multifactorial
interventions.
Co-occurrence
keyword
highlights
five
hotspots
behavior
associated
MCI:
exercise,
diet,
risk
preventive
measures
dementia,
decline-related
biomarkers,
clinical
trials.
Conclusion
provides
comprehensive
review
emphasizing
influential
documents
It
outlines
trends
key
focal
points,
offering
valuable
insights
researchers
comprehend
significant
contributions
steer
studies.
BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: June 27, 2024
Abstract
Background
Vagally-mediated
heart
rate
variability
(vm-HRV)
shows
promise
as
a
biomarker
of
internal
training
load
(ITL)
during
exergame-based
or
motor-cognitive
in
general.
This
study
evaluated
the
test-retest
reliability
vm-HRV
exergaming
healthy
older
adults
(HOA)
and
its
validity
to
monitor
ITL.
Methods
A
within-subjects
(repeated-measures)
randomized
was
conducted
that
included
baseline
assessments
4
measurement
sessions.
Participants
played
5
exergames
at
3
standardized
levels
external
task
demands
(i.e.,
“easy”,
“challenging”,
“excessive”)
random
order
for
90
s.
Test-retest
assessed
on
basis
repeated-measures
analyses
variance
(ANOVA),
intraclass
correlation
coefficients
(ICC
3,1
),
standard
errors
(SEM),
smallest
detectable
differences
(SDD).
Validity
determined
by
examining
effect
game
level
ANOVA.
Results
Fourty-three
HOA
(67.0
±
7.0
years;
58.1%
females
(25
females,
18
males);
body
mass
index
=
23.7
3.0
kg·m
−2
)
were
included.
Mean
R-R
time
intervals
(mRR)
parasympathetic
nervous
system
tone
(PNS-Index)
exhibited
mostly
good
excellent
relative
with
no
systematic
error.
SEM%
SDD%
36.4%
100.7%
mRR,
44.6%
123.7%
PNS-Index,
respectively.
Significant
mRR
PNS-Index
observed
between
demands,
large
sizes
(mean
r
0.847).
These
results
persisted
irrespective
type
neurocognitive
domain
trained
when
only
motoric
cognitive
manipulated
while
physical
intensity
kept
constant.
The
remaining
parameters
showed
inconsistent
poor
validity.
Conclusion
Only
demonstrated
reliable
served
valid
biomarkers
ITL
group
level.
Nonetheless,
presence
SEMs
hampers
detection
individual
changes
over
suggests
insufficient
precision
these
measurements
Future
research
should
further
investigate
specific
focus
comparing
different
methodologies
exercise
conditions,
particularly
focusing
ultra-short-term
HRV
measurements,
potential
implications
superiority
other
markers
monitoring
strategies?)
using
