Factors associated with physical fitness and disparities in population segments among older adults: A cross-sectional study
Yuqin Rao,
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Jingjing Wang,
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Kai Li
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et al.
Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1), P. 69 - 76
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
factors
associated
with
physical
fitness
and
disparities
in
population
segments
among
older
adults,
using
data
from
National
Physical
Fitness
Surveilling
Survey
of
China.
A
cross-sectional
study.
total
13524
adults
aged
60-79
years
were
involved
Participants
completed
assessments
encompassing
body
fat
percentage,
lung
capacity,
high
leg
raise
place,
grip
strength,
seated
forward
bending,
30-s
sit-to-stand
test,
single-leg
standing
eyes
closed,
choice
reaction
time.
profile
analysis
model
was
constructed
by
feature
extraction,
label
design
clustering
principal
component
k-prototypes.
Factors
analyzed
ordered
probit
regression,
within-group
differences
evaluated
through
bootstrap
method.
The
categorized
into
four
clusters
based
on
results
(Cluster
I:
n
=
2728,
Cluster
II:
6067,
III:
4189,
IV:
540).
Significant
positive
associations
identified
between
moderate-to-vigorous
transport-related
activities
(α
0.001,
p
<
0.05),
household
chores
(
α
0.003,
0.01),
work-related
activity
exercise
0.002,
0.01)
levels.
Conversely,
number
illnesses
-0.089,
sedentary
behavior
-0.002,
0.05)
negatively
fitness.
Inflection
points
observed,
indicating
shifts
lower
level
higher
levels
as
volume
diverse
increased.
Disparities
across
different
clusters.
chores,
activities,
lacked
robustness
during
heterogeneity
processing.
In
contrast,
consistently
demonstrated
a
facilitating
role
all
Furthermore,
greater
marginal
effects
achieving
test
scores
observed
individuals
classified
inactive
when
engaging
more
exercise.
findings
demonstrate
that
engagement
is
significantly
probability
better
adults.
Participating
should
be
encouraged
for
precise
quantitative
interventions
improve
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Electroacupuncture promotes oligodendrocyte differentiation and myelin repair in a rat model of vascular dementia: Investigation of the mechanism from NF-κB-mediated inflammation
Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Association between cardiorespiratory fitness and total brain myelin volume among older adults
European Review of Aging and Physical Activity,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: April 8, 2025
Abstract
Background
Myelin,
which
insulates
neurons,
speeds
up
information
transfer
and
provides
the
necessary
conditions
for
cognitive
motor
functioning.
The
direct
link
between
physical
performance
total
brain
myelin
volume
remains
unclear.
Methods
This
study
involved
87
healthy
participants
(71
women,
16
men)
with
a
mean
age
of
69.3
±
3.14
years
body
mass
index
27.83
3.93
kg/m
2
.
Several
measures
fitness
(isometric
muscle
strength,
handgrip
cardiopulmonary
exercise
testing)
were
examined
their
correlations
using
Synthetic
MRI,
an
FDA-approved
assessment
software.
Results
A
high
maximal
respiratory
exchange
ratio
low
heart
rate
achieved
during
testing
associated
higher
estimated
content.
In
addition,
strength
test
as
well
peak
average
torque
parenchymal
volumes.
Conclusions
We
demonstrated
that
content
was
positively
better
cardiorespiratory
upper
lower
limb
in
older
individuals.
These
findings
provide
new
insights
into
development
improved
rehabilitation
schemes
to
preserve
health
adult
population.
Language: Английский
Androgen deprivation exacerbates AD pathology by promoting the loss of microglia in an age-dependent manner
Jia-Xin Cao,
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Haichao Chen,
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Yishu Zhang
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et al.
Life Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
355, P. 122973 - 122973
Published: Aug. 12, 2024
Language: Английский
Association between cardiometabolic index and biological aging in the US population: evidence from NHANES 2015–2020
Miao Sun,
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Shuang Bao
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Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Nov. 29, 2024
It
is
crucial
to
identify
biomarkers
that
influence
the
aging
process
and
associated
health
risks,
given
growing
severity
of
global
population
issue.
The
objectives
our
research
were
evaluate
cardiac
metabolic
index
(CMI)
as
a
novel
biomarker
for
identifying
individuals
at
increased
risk
accelerated
biological
assess
its
use
in
guiding
preventive
strategies
aging-related
risks.
Language: Английский
Genetic Risk, Inflammation, and Therapeutics: An Editorial Overview of Recent Advances in Aging Brains and Neurodegeneration
Aging and Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(5), P. 1989 - 1989
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Neurodegenerative
disorders,
including
Dementia,
Parkinson's
disease,
various
Vision
Multiple
sclerosis,
and
transsynaptic
degenerative
changes
represent
a
significant
challenge
in
aging
populations.
This
editorial
synthesizes
discusses
recent
advancements
understanding
the
genetic
environmental
factors
contributing
to
these
diseases.
Central
is
role
of
neuroinflammation
oxidative
stress,
which
exacerbate
neuronal
damage
accelerate
disease
progression.
Emerging
research
underscores
significance
mitochondrial
dysfunction
protein
aggregation
neurodegenerative
pathology,
highlighting
shared
mechanisms
across
disorders.
Innovative
therapeutic
strategies,
gene
therapy,
CRISPR-Cas
technology,
use
naturally
occurring
antioxidant
molecules,
are
being
investigated
target
manage
conditions.
Additionally,
lifestyle
interventions
such
as
exercise
healthy
diet
have
shown
promise
enhancing
brain
plasticity
reducing
neuroinflammation.
Advances
neuroimaging
biomarker
discovery
necessary
improve
early
diagnosis,
while
clinical
preclinical
studies
essential
for
translation
novel
treatments.
edition
aims
bridge
gap
between
molecular
applications,
offering
insights
into
potential
mitigate
impact
By
establishing
deeper
complex
processes,
we
aim
move
closer
effective
prevention
treatment
ultimately
improving
quality
life
those
affected
by
Language: Английский
The Potential Related Genes and Mechanisms Involved in Improving the Treadmill Exercise Ability of APP/PS1 Mice
Zhe Zhao,
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Xingqing Wu,
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Weijia Wu
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et al.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(19), P. 10244 - 10244
Published: Sept. 24, 2024
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
causes
a
decline
in
skeletal
muscle
function,
which
can
further
exacerbate
the
cognitive
dysfunction
of
patients
with
AD.
It
has
been
widely
established
that
exercise
improves
AD
brain
pathology,
but
role
is
still
poorly
understood.
In
this
study,
we
investigated
effects
treadmill
on
ability
APP/PS1
transgenic
mice
and
explored
potential
gene
expression
changes
their
muscle.
The
were
subjected
to
for
12
weeks,
followed
by
Morris
water
maze
open
field
test.
After
behavioral
experiments,
morphology,
area,
collagen
fiber
deposition,
ultrastructure
determined;
balance
protein
synthesis
decomposition
was
analyzed;
using
RNA-Seq.
We
found
strategy
promote
learning
memory
abilities
mice,
reduce
anxiety-like
behavior,
improve
ability,
alleviate
atrophy,
optimize
microstructure.
also
enhance
several
signaling
pathways,
such
as
JAK–STAT,
Wnt,
NOD-like
receptors
while
decreasing
calcium,
cAMP,
cGMP–PKG,
other
pathways.
Six
KEGG
enrichment
pathways
downregulated
five
upregulated
compared
wild-type
these
precisely
reversed
after
exercise.
transcription
factors
Fosb
Egr1
decreased,
decrease
regulated
target
genes
Socs1,
Srrm4,
Il1b,
trend
following
intervention.
exercise,
exhibited
similar
indicating
enhanced
ability.
regulatory
related
identified
study
provide
valuable
insights
clinical
management
treatment
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Arketamine alleviates cognitive impairments and demyelination in mice with postoperative cognitive dysfunction via TGF-β1 activation
Tingting Zhu,
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Mingming Zhao,
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Dan Xu
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et al.
Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
136, P. 111228 - 111228
Published: Dec. 22, 2024
Postoperative
cognitive
dysfunction
(POCD)
is
characterized
by
a
decline
in
functions,
including
memory,
attention,
and
executive
abilities,
following
surgery,
with
no
effective
therapeutic
drugs
currently
available.
Arketamine,
the
(R)-enantiomer
of
ketamine,
has
shown
promise
mitigating
deficits
animal
models.
In
this
study,
we
investigated
whether
arketamine
could
ameliorate
mouse
model
POCD,
focus
on
role
transforming
growth
factor
(TGF)-β1
its
effects.
POCD
mice
displayed
impairments
demyelination
corpus
callosum.
A
single
injection
(10
mg/kg)
significantly
improved
both
function
callosum
mice.
Notably,
pretreatment
RepSox
mg/kg),
TGF-β
receptor
1
inhibitor,
blocked
beneficial
effects
demyelination.
Moreover,
intranasal
administration
TGF-β1
(3.0
μg/kg)
markedly
alleviated
These
findings
suggest
that
exerts
through
TGF-β1-dependent
mechanism,
positioning
it
as
potential
option
for
POCD.
Language: Английский