Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
58
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To
verify
the
association
between
low
self-reported
sleep
quality
(LSQ)
and
fall
in
middle-aged
older
adults
every
half-decade
of
life.
Method:
A
cross-sectional
study
was
conducted
using
data
from
first
wave
(2015–2016)
Brazilian
Longitudinal
Study
Aging
(ELSI-Brazil),
which
is
nationally
representative.
The
sample
consisted
8,950
participants
who
were
allocated
into
eight
age
groups:
50–54,
55–59,
60–64,
65–69,
70–74,
75–79,
80–84,
≥
85
years.
questionnaires
used
included
International
Physical
Activity
Questionnaire
short
version.
Fisher’s
exact
test
followed
by
binary
logistic
regression
analysis
performed
to
identify
odds
ratio
for
occurrence,
controlled
confounding
variables.
Results:
Individuals
aged
50–105
years
(63.6
±
10.2
years),
57.0%
females
43.0%
males,
participated
this
study.
Overall,
21.5%
experienced
at
least
one
fall.
relative
frequency
classified
as
having
high
or
LSQ
remained
constant
across
each
exhibited
a
statistically
significant
OR
(p
<
0.05)
falls
groups
up
84,
even
after
accounting
Conclusion:
significantly
associated
with
an
increased
occurrence
>50
years,
but
not
regardless
sex
physical
activity
level.
Cureus,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 18, 2023
The
menstrual
cycle,
a
fundamental
biological
process
in
women,
extends
its
influence
beyond
reproduction,
impacting
sleep
duration
and
cardiovascular
health.
This
comprehensive
review
delves
into
the
intricate
connections
that
bind
these
three
vital
aspects
of
women's
Beginning
with
thoroughly
exploring
we
uncover
phases
dynamic
hormonal
fluctuations
underlie
each
stage.
We
pay
special
attention
to
estrogen
progesterone,
primary
sex
hormones
orchestrating
cycle.
With
their
rhythmic
rise
fall,
orchestrate
events,
affecting
duration,
patterns,
various
indicators
well-being.
examines
how
cycle
influences
nuanced
changes
observed
throughout
phases.
elucidate
contributing
factors,
encompassing
fluctuations,
impact
pain
discomfort,
significance
emotional
psychological
factors.
All
elements
collectively
contribute
variations
quality.
Shifting
our
focus
system,
investigate
bidirectional
relationships
between
disturbances
conditions,
emphasizing
need
address
sleep-related
issues
context
risk.
is
analyzed
as
pivotal
mediator
connections,
across
can
patterns
analysis
provides
valuable
insights
complex
causality
web.
As
clinical
implications
emerge,
emphasize
importance
tailoring
healthcare
strategies
for
individuals
irregular
cycles.
explore
potential
interventions,
from
personalized
care
hormone
management
lifestyle
adjustments,
improve
In
conclusion,
this
sheds
light
on
interplay
It
underscores
urgent
necessity
approaches
preventive
strategies,
empowering
women
navigate
relationships.
Ultimately,
through
understanding
interactions,
work
towards
enhancing
overall
well-being
reducing
risk
within
cycle-related
influences.
Menopause The Journal of The North American Menopause Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 3, 2023
Abstract
Objectives
Weight
gain
and
unfavorable
body
composition
are
prevalent
among
midlife/older
women
throughout
menopause.
These
shifts
may
negatively
impact
health,
well-being,
longevity.
Efforts
to
attenuate
weight
changes
traditionally
driven
by
manipulation
of
diet
and/or
exercise;
however,
sustained
results
limited,
possibly
because
the
full
spectrum
biobehavioral
systems
is
not
addressed
exercise
alone.
We
propose
a
model
detailing
mechanisms
decline
perimenopausal
associated
components
Meditative
Movement
(ie,
tai
chi,
qigong,
yoga)
that
address
each
these
factors.
Methods
Based
on
our
previous
work
extensive
review
literature,
we
developed
multifactorial
multidimensional
including
factors
most
directly
relate
women:
1)
psychological
stress
mood,
mindfulness
self-compassion,
awareness),
2)
behavioral
sleep,
physical
activity,
eating
behaviors),
3)
physiological
cortisol,
estrogen).
Relationships
between
factor,
practice
components,
predicted
effects
were
explored
in
detail.
Results
Our
describes
select
psychological,
behavioral,
factors,
potential
mechanistic
pathways
driving
improved
outcomes
for
women.
Conclusions
The
proposed
details
novel,
evidence-supported
means
reduce
risk
deleterious
perimenopause
menopause
thereafter.
suggest
occur
indirectly
through
facilitate
desired
composition.
Review of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics - International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
38(1), P. 11 - 17
Published: March 12, 2024
Diabetes
is
a
common
and
serious
disease.
However,
the
past
50
years
have
seen
growing
ageing
population
with
an
increasing
prevalence
of
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(DM2).
Now,
nearly
half
all
individuals
are
older
adults
(aged
≥65
years).
Elderly
people
heterogeneous
group,
in
many
cases
condition
accompanied
by
other
chronic
diseases,
but
also
ability
elderly
themselves
to
control
their
blood
glucose.
The
therapeutic
treatment
diabetic
patients
must
be
done
special
attention
lot
thought.
Special
importance
should
given
exercise
aerobic
or
alternatively
application
program
progressive
increase
muscle
intensity
(3-5
times
week),
as
well
training
proper
nutrition
particular
emphasis
on
Mediterranean
diet,
which
seems
survival
adults.
Sleep Medicine X,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7, P. 100112 - 100112
Published: May 3, 2024
To
measure
the
association
of
sleep
quality
with
physical
(i.e.,
grip
strength,
functional
mobility,
balance)
and
psychological
(depression,
anxiety)
health
indicators
in
an
overweight/obese
population.
Baseline
data
2,337
participants
(1,382
955
normal
weight)
from
aging
cohort
rural
southern
India
(CBR-SANSCOG)
was
analyzed
retrospectively.
Assessment
tools
included
Pittsburgh
Sleep
Quality
Index
(PSQI)
for
quality,
dynamometry
hand
strength
(HGS),
timed
up-and-go
(TUG)
chair
stand
test
(CST)
lower
limb
Geriatric
Depression
scale
(GDS-30)
depressive
symptoms
Generalized
Anxiety
Disorder
(GAD-7)
anxiety
symptoms.
Linear
regression
models,
adjusted
known
confounders,
were
used
to
examine
parameters
normal-weight
groups.
In
fully
model,
higher
total
PSQI
score
associated
TUG
time
(β=
0.06
95%
CI:
0.004,0.12),
scores
on
GDS
1.08
0.96,1.20)
GAD
0.71
0.62,0.79),
CST
-0.12
-0.19,-0.06)
overweight/obese.
The
disturbance,
sub-component
PSQI,
strongly
TUG,
CST,
GAD.
duration
use
medication
showed
no
significant
summary,
concurrent
presence
poor
overweight/obesity
can
worsen
middle-aged
older
adults.
We
have
addressed
importance
prevention
problems
necessitate
urgent
attention
towards
assessment
treatment
issues
Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
58
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To
verify
the
association
between
low
self-reported
sleep
quality
(LSQ)
and
fall
in
middle-aged
older
adults
every
half-decade
of
life.
Method:
A
cross-sectional
study
was
conducted
using
data
from
first
wave
(2015–2016)
Brazilian
Longitudinal
Study
Aging
(ELSI-Brazil),
which
is
nationally
representative.
The
sample
consisted
8,950
participants
who
were
allocated
into
eight
age
groups:
50–54,
55–59,
60–64,
65–69,
70–74,
75–79,
80–84,
≥
85
years.
questionnaires
used
included
International
Physical
Activity
Questionnaire
short
version.
Fisher’s
exact
test
followed
by
binary
logistic
regression
analysis
performed
to
identify
odds
ratio
for
occurrence,
controlled
confounding
variables.
Results:
Individuals
aged
50–105
years
(63.6
±
10.2
years),
57.0%
females
43.0%
males,
participated
this
study.
Overall,
21.5%
experienced
at
least
one
fall.
relative
frequency
classified
as
having
high
or
LSQ
remained
constant
across
each
exhibited
a
statistically
significant
OR
(p
<
0.05)
falls
groups
up
84,
even
after
accounting
Conclusion:
significantly
associated
with
an
increased
occurrence
>50
years,
but
not
regardless
sex
physical
activity
level.
