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Resistance training's impact on blood biomarkers and cognitive function in older adults with low and high risk of mild cognitive impairment: a randomized controlled trial
ConclusionOur study results suggest a different effect of RT on inhibitory control between older adults with low compared to high MCI risk. IGF-1 may play a role in the mechanism behind the cognitive benefit of RT and KYN may be a surrogate biomarker for neurodegeneration and cognitive decline. (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - April 10, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Do changes in the frailty score differ by the type of group sports and exercises participated in? A 3-year longitudinal study
ConclusionParticipation in specific sports and exercise groups offer significant physical and psychological benefits for frailty prevention among older adults in Japan. The results of this study may offer substantive evidence to encourage older adults to participate in group activities for the prevention of multidimensional frailty. It will also help public health stakeholders to decide which type of sports and exercise groups to promote in a community. (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - March 20, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Protective effects of physical activity on episodic memory during aging are explained by executive functioning
AbstractAging is marked by a memory decline related to an executive function decline. Physical activity (PA) has beneficial effects on both executive functions and memory, especially in aging. The protective effects of PA on these two cognitive abilities have always been studied separately, despite the well-established relationship between memory and executive functions. Our objective was to explore whether the benefits of PA on memory could be explained by reduced age-related changes in executive functions.Nineteen young adults (27.16  years old) and 25 older adults (69.64 years old) performed a resource-dependent memor...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - March 9, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Differential association between physical activity behaviours and dynapenia by comorbid diseases in community-dwelling Korean older adults
ConclusionWe observed an independent inverse association between PA behaviours and dynapenia. Disease-specific associations between each PA behaviour (sufficient aerobic exercise, sufficient resistance exercise, and low sedentary time) and dynapenia differed in the older adults. Therefore, these differences should be acknowledged during interventions for this population. (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - March 8, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Associations of resistance training levels with low muscle mass: a nationwide cross-sectional study in Korea
ConclusionsSince performing RT for 5 days/week or more did not yield any additional effects on the risk of low muscle mass, performing RT for 3 –4 days/week was sufficient to prevent low muscle mass. The effectiveness of this preventive measure can be further enhanced by engaging in long-term RT, specifically for more than 2 years. (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - March 7, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

The effects of respiratory muscle training on respiratory function and functional capacity in patients with early stroke: a meta-analysis
ConclusionsThis study provides good-quality evidence that respiratory muscle training is effective in improving respiratory muscle strength, pulmonary function, and functional capacity for patients with early stroke. Inspiratory muscle training combined with expiratory muscle training seems to promote functional recovery in patients with early stroke more than inspiratory muscle training alone.Trial registrationProspero registration number: CRD42021291918. (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - February 22, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Defining and reporting exercise intensity in interventions for older adults: a modified Delphi process
Discussion and implicationsThe results of the current survey can be used to classify the intensity of exercise and suggest a practical approach that can be adopted by the scientific community and applied when conducting systematic reviews and meta-analysis articles when vital and objective information regarding exercise intensity is lacking from the original article. (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - February 2, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

The relationship between self-perceived fatigue, muscle endurance, and circulating markers of inflammation in participants of the Copenhagen aging and Midlife Biobank (CAMB)
ConclusionsMiddle-aged participants with higher fatigue in combination with low muscle endurance show higher levels of inflammation, independently from physical activity, body fat and inflammatory pathology. The underlying mechanisms should be identified and future studies should also investigate whether these individuals show early signs of reduced physiological reserve capacity, which in later life come to full expression by means of frailty. (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - January 31, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Movement patterns during gait initiation in older adults with various stages of frailty: a biomechanical analysis
ConclusionOlder adults with reduced physical function and signs of frailty mainly display longer duration of gait initiation and decreased first step length compared to non-frail older adults. The release phase is decreased as the double support phase is prolonged in frail patients. This information can guide the development of specialized exercise programs to improve mobility in this challenging motion between static and dynamic balance. (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - January 13, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

The association of technology acceptance and physical activity on frailty in older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic period
ConclusionsThis study showed that physical activity and technology acceptance were associated with frailty, and technology acceptance moderated the association of physical activity with frailty. This study recommends engaging older adults in physical activity to combat frailty preferentially in those with a lower level of technology acceptance. (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - December 19, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Patterns of physical activity among nursing home residents before and during the Covid 19 pandemic —a systematic observation
ConclusionsNursing homes constitute highly sedentary places —an issue exacerbated by access restrictions for external activity experts and significant others as well as behavioural restrictions for residents during the Covid-19 pandemic. Staff could not compensate due to existing time restraints and lack of training in PA promotion. Based on our findings, we recommend future studies to develop feasible and resource-low activities to be integrated into the daily routines of nursing homes. (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - December 6, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Is moderate resistance training adequate for older adults with sarcopenia? A systematic review and network meta-analysis of RCTs
ConclusionMVRT had greater benefits on muscle mass, lower extremity strength, and physical performance compared to MRT. Increasing RT intensity may be recommended for sarcopenic older adults. (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - November 29, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Agility training to integratively promote neuromuscular, cardiorespiratory and cognitive function in healthy older adults: a one-year randomized-controlled trial
ConclusionAT might serve as an integrative training approach for older adults particularly improving gait and lower limb power parameters. It seems suitable to improve a broad range of seniors ’ health domains and should replace isolated training of these domains. However, individual variation and progression of exercises should be considered when programming agility training providing adequate challenges throughout a long-term intervention for all participants.Trial registrationDRKS,DRKS00017469. Registered 19 June 2019 —Retrospectively registered. (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - November 11, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Determinants of caregiving grandparents ’ physical activity and sedentary behavior: a qualitative study using focus group discussions
ConclusionsAcknowledging the unique relationship between grandparents and their grandchild(ren), the current study identified specific factors determining grandparents ’ PA and SB levels during the provision of grandchild care. Besides, it turned out of importance to take the interplay between the different determinants into account. Especially, for those grandparents with older grandchild(ren), within the studied 0–5 years age range, more attention should be paid to grandchild characteristics as part of the interpersonal determinants when setting up interventions to improve levels of PA and SB in caregiving grandpare...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - October 26, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Determining minimum number of valid days for accurate estimation of sedentary behaviour and awake-time movement behaviours using the ActivPAL3 in nursing home residents
ConclusionsNH residents who are able to stand and walk require a minimum of three consecutive days wearing the device, while those who are unable require at least six days due to their highly homogenous daily routines and sensitivity to PA events. Regardless of the activPAL3 recording start time, data processing should reference the midnight time block. (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - October 7, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research