Benefits of Water Aerobic Exercise on Mental Health Outcomes in Severe Mental Illness: The Effects of Sex

Women, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 5(1), P. 8 - 8

Published: Feb. 28, 2025

Physical activity is recognized for its physical and mental health benefits, including reducing sedentary behavior improving mood, anxiety, self-esteem. Individuals with severe illness tend to be more sedentary, contributing poorer outcomes. Water aerobic exercise has shown promise in health, but sex differences response such interventions remain underexplored. This study investigates the effects of a water intervention on 74 individuals illness, focusing differences. Participants engaged 45–60 session, once week 6 months. Assessments were conducted before after included measures clinical, functioning, quality life, Both men women significantly reduced behavior. Men showed significant improvements self-stigma, general life. In contrast, demonstrated These findings suggest that may effective outcomes illness. However, benefits appear differ by sex. results underscore importance sex-tailored care.

Language: Английский

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The effect of replacing sedentary behavior with different intensities of physical activity on depression: a meta-analysis of isotemporal substitution studies

Mental health and physical activity, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100677 - 100677

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Intravaginal devices for running‐induced urinary incontinence symptoms in females: a study protocol

BJU International, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 12, 2025

Background Exercise‐induced urinary incontinence (UI) can hinder physical activity, particularly in women engaging high‐impact activities. This condition is linked to reduced passive support of the urethra and bladder. Intravaginal devices that pelvic structures may offer a solution, but high‐quality evidence lacking. Study Design The study an assessor‐blind randomised controlled trial. Primary Secondary Endpoints outcomes include frequency amount urine leakage during running over 2‐week period, Patient Global Impression Improvement, treatment satisfaction, International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire‐Urinary Short Form, measured at baseline after 10‐week intervention. adherence unintended effects. A subset participants will be invited laboratory‐based assessment follow‐up involving floor morphometry function explore mechanisms through which interventions effective. Patients Methods We aim recruit 90 runners aged ≥18 years, with female‐typical anatomy, who report running‐induced UI. After 2 weeks tracking without any intervention, randomly assigned pessary, tampon, or control intervention (1:1:1 ratio). Follow‐up assessments performed 11–12 16 weeks. Between‐ within‐group differences evaluated general linear models using intent‐to‐treat approach. Trial Registration Ethics registered ( ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT 05773378), has been approved by local Institutional Research Board, follows Declaration Helsinki. Results published peer‐reviewed journals, shared clinicians participants, disseminated publicly.

Language: Английский

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Xbox Kinect Sports vs. Nintendo Switch Sports and Their Effects on Body Composition and Physical Performance in Older Females: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(17), P. 4987 - 4987

Published: Aug. 23, 2024

Background/Objectives: This study aimed to compare the effects of Xbox Kinect Sports (XKS) regarding Nintendo Switch (NSS) and an inactive control group (CG) on body composition (body fat percentage, BFP; fat-free mass) physical performance (maximal isometric handgrip strength, MIHS; 30-s chair stand, 30-S; timed up-and-go, TUG; sit-and-reach; 2-min step) in physically older females. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted with three parallel groups: XKS (n = 13), NSS 14), CG 16) considering weekly 60-min sessions for 12 weeks pre- post-assessments. Results: two-factor mixed analysis variance (ANOVA) model repeated measures performed measure time × effect. Multiple comparisons revealed significant differences BFP (F(2,18) 6.12; p 0.005; ηp2 0.226, large effect), 30-S 20.7; 0.000; 0.496, TUG 10.0; 0.323, sit-and-reach 37.3; 0.640, step 9.85; 0.319, effect) favor CG. The intragroup results only present a decrease (p 0.02; d 0.98) improvements 1.88), < 0.01; 2.00), 0.003; 2.58), 0.004; 1.05). Conclusions: training using significantly decreases improves 30-S, TUG, sit-and-reach,

Language: Английский

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Gender differences in physical activity and sport participation in adults across 28 European countries between 2005 and 2022

Annals of Epidemiology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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