scholarly journals Physical Activity to Stay Fit

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arkierupaia Shadap
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Low Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Well Being ◽  
World Health ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Bodily Movement ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Healthy Body Weight ◽  
Health Organization

AbstractPhysical activity is any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that require energy expenditure. According to World Health Organization, regular physical activities such as walking, cycling, doing the household work, etc., make an individual feel good and it has significant benefits for health. One of the vital elements for healthy bones at every age is exercise. Exercise lowers the blood pressure, slightly decreases the levels of total- and low-density lipoprotein—the bad cholesterol, and increases the levels of high-density lipoprotein—the good cholesterol. Regular physical activity and exercise help in maintaining the healthy body weight, decreasing stress, apprehension, and preventing depression. Exercising can also possibly help in delaying the effects of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Strong evidence shows that physical activity has a wide range of beneficial effects for both physical and mental well-being.

scholarly journals Thyroid Hormone Replacement for Central Hypothyroidism: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Two Doses of Thyroxine (T4) with a Combination of T4 and Triiodothyronine

2007 ◽  
Vol 92 (11) ◽  
pp. 4115-4122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc Slawik ◽  
Björn Klawitter ◽  
Edith Meiser ◽  
Marcus Schories ◽  
Oliver Zwermann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Hormone Replacement ◽  
Low Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Central Hypothyroidism ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Serum T3 ◽  
Free Serum

Abstract Background: Dosage of T4 in central hypothyroidism is primarily guided by the free serum T4 level (fT4). However, the optimum fT4 range is ill defined, and subtle hypothyroidism might be missed using this approach. Objectives: Our aim was to investigate the effects of a body weight (bw)-adapted T4 treatment, alone or in combination with T3, on metabolism, well-being, and cognitive function in comparison to a regimen leading to normal fT4. Design: This was a placebo-controlled trial (double-blind, crossover). Patients: A total of 29 patients (age 52 ± 2 yr; females/males, 8/21) with hypopituitarism, including TSH deficiency, participated in the study. Interventions: Three regimens were compared (5 wk each): “EMPIRICAL-T4,” empirical T4 dosage (1 ± 0.05 μg/kg bw) leading to normal fT4; BW-ADAPTED-T4 (1.6 μg/kg bw T4); and “BW-ADAPTED-T3T4,” bw-adapted combination of T3 and T4 (ratio of 1:10). Results: BW-ADAPTED-T4 administration increased mean fT4 concentrations to the upper limit of the normal range (peak levels). Compared with EMPIRICAL-T4, BW-ADAPTED-T4 treatment resulted in a lower body mass index (BMI) (29.0 ± 0.7 vs. 29.5 ± 0.7 kg/m2; P < 0.03), lower total cholesterol (198 ± 9 vs. 226 ± 7 mg/dl; P < 0.01), and lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (116 ± 5 vs. 135 ± 7 mg/dl; P < 0.01). BW-ADAPTED-T3T4 treatment was associated with additional beneficial effects on ankle reflex time and working memory but resulted in supraphysiological free serum T3 (fT3) levels. Limitations: Long-term side effects may have been missed. Conclusions: Using a dose of 1.6 μg/kg bw improved markers commonly associated with central hypothyroidism. This suggests that T4 dosage based on bw and aiming at fT4 in the upper reference range is superior to titration of T4 aiming at middle normal fT4 concentrations in those patients.

scholarly journals Determination of exercise behaviors of healthy adult individuals over 18 years of age 18 yaş üzeri sağlıklı yetişkin bireylerin, egzersiz alışkanlıklarının incelenmesi

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 1924
Author(s):  
Burcu Ertaş Dölek
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Occupational Status ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
World Health ◽  
Healthy Life ◽  
Exercise Behaviors ◽  
Bodily Movement ◽  
Statistical Institute ◽  
Health Organization

Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement through energy consumption by using our muscles and joints. One of the biggest factors in the formation of a healthy society is the participation of individuals who constitute society in regular physical activities. The aim of the study is to examine the exercise habits of adult individuals who are members of the sports center. A total of 504 volunteers, 254 male and 250 female participated. The average age of participants is 42,36 ± 12,25 years. Participants’ body weight(kg), height (cm) and occupational status information, body mass index values, number of training per year, number of workouts per week, amount of calories consumed, amount of weight they lifted and  the time they spend throughout the workout examined. The data examined are discussed in the light of the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK) and the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations (UN). The training periods were examined according to age groups of the participants; 28,62 ± 17,89 minutes per week in men between 18-64 years, 31,97 ± 8,49 minutes in women over 65 years and 29,53 ± 12,79 minutes per week in women between 18 and 64 minutes, 65 And participants over the age of 34.28 ± 12.01 minutes per week. The resulting situation will help the work that will be done to determine the state of physical activity in healthy life of our society. ÖzetFiziksel aktivite, kas ve eklemlerimizi kullanarak enerji tüketimiyle gerçekleşen herhangi bir bedensel hareket olarak tanımlanmaktadır. Sağlıklı bir toplum oluşması yününde en büyük etkenlerden birisi, toplumu oluşturan bireylerin düzenli fiziksel aktivitelere katılım durumlarıdır. Çalışmanın amacı, spor merkezine üye olan yetişkin bireylerin, egzersiz yapma alışkanlıklarının incelenmesidir. Çalışmaya 254 erkek ve 250 kadın olmak üzere toplam 504 gönüllü katılmıştır. Katılımcılar 1 yıl boyunca takip edilmiştir. Katılımcıların yaş ortalamaları 42, 36±12,25 yıldır. Katılımcılardan vücut ağırlıkları (kg), boy uzunlukları (cm) ve mesleki durumları bilgileri alınarak, beden kitle indeksi değerleri, yıllık antrenman sayıları, haftada kaç gün antrenman yaptıkları, tükettikleri kalori miktarı, kaldırdıkları ağırlık miktarları, egzersiz süreleri boyunca kat ettikleri mesafe, harcadıkları süre gibi veriler incelenmiştir. İncelenen veriler Türkiye İstatistik Kurumu (TUİK) ve Dünya Sağlık Örgütünün (DSÖ), Birleşmiş Milletler (BM) verileri ışığında tartışılmıştır. Katılımcıların yaş gruplarına göre antrenman süreleri incelenmiş; erkeklerde 18-64 yaş aralığında haftada 28,62±17,89 dakika, 65 yaş ve üzeri katılımcıların ise haftada 31,97±8,49, kadınların ise 18-64 yaş aralığında haftada 29,53±12,79 dakika, 65 yaş ve üzeri katılımcıların ise haftada 34,28±12,01 dakika zaman harcadıkları görülmüştür. Sonuç olarak ortaya konulan durum, toplumumuzun sağlıklı yaşam içerisindeki fiziksel aktivite durumlarının belirlenmesi açısından yapılacak olan çalışmalara yardımcı olacaktır.

scholarly journals THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND THE MENTAL HEALTH OF STUDENTS

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madona Kekelia ◽  
Eliso Kereselidze ◽  
Ina Shanava
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
World Health ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Difficult Situation ◽  
Policies And Measures ◽  
The Social ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The World ◽  
Mental Wellness ◽  
Health Organization

The disease COVID-19, caused by the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), was first detected in Wuhan, China in late December 2019, and, due to its high degree of virulence, it has spread rapidly around the world ever since. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization descried the situation as a pandemic, and in March 2020, a state of emergency was declared in Georgia. To limit the spread of the virus “lockdown” was ordered and, except in emergencies, the population was restricted from leaving home, the learning process in educational institutions was suspended, and all sorts of gatherings and public transport were put off. In these circumstances, as well as the risks associated with deteriorating health and economic problems, students also found themselves in a difficult situation in terms of getting access to education, caused by the transition to distance learning. The social category of students is characterized by an active lifestyle, a wide range of relationships and contacts. In consequence of the social distancing policies and measures implemented across the country to slow the spread of the virus, the reduction in contacts has given rise to feelings of loneliness and depression. The entire situation is likely to negatively affect the psychological well-being of students. It has been proven that high levels of stress among students are associated with low mental wellness, which in turn, may lead to poor academic performance and the emergence of social and psychological problems. Based on the abovestated, the aim of the present paper was to establish a link between the indicators of loneliness, depression and psychological well-being with students in the context of constraints caused by the COVID pandemic. Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-4), Loneliness Scale (UCLA) and Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWBS) were used for the purpose. Analysis of the results revealed that depression, anxiety and loneliness have a negative bearing on psychological well-being. The differences were analyzed in obedience to demographic characteristics.

Physical Activity Is an Opportunity for the Health of Nations: What Should We Do Next?

Praxis ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 107 (17-18) ◽  
pp. 943-949 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boris Gojanovic
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Well Being ◽  
World Health ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Global Action ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Declaration Of Geneva ◽  
Global Action Plan

Abstract. Physical activity provides huge opportunities for the health of nations. Understanding this, the World Health Organization has published a Global Action Plan which aims to provide member states with a framework for action, namely to create active societies, people, environments and systems. The target is set at a 15 % reduction in physical inactivity levels by 2030. We explore in this paper some of the challenges and opportunities that come with it, and give the practitioner some real-world opportunities for relevant action at the local level, as well as for their patients, staying true to the Physician’s Pledge (Declaration of Geneva): “I will attend to my own health, well-being, and abilities in order to provide care of the highest standard.”

scholarly journals Effects of physical activity and exercise on well-being in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Marques de Abreu ◽  
Roberta Andrade de Souza ◽  
Livia Gomes Viana-Meireles ◽  
J. Landeira-Fernandez ◽  
Alberto Filgueiras
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Virus Transmission ◽  
Well Being ◽  
World Health ◽  
The Social ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Isolation Period

AbstractBackgroundA disease discovered in China, COVID-19, was characterized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a pandemic in March 2020. Many countries in the world implemented social isolation as a strategy to contain the virus transmission. The same physical distancing which protects society from COVID-19 from spreading may have an impact on the mental health and well-being of the population This study aims to shed some light on this phenomenon by assessing the relationship between physical activity and SWB among individuals in the social isolation period of COVID-19.MethodsData were collected in Brazil between March 31st and April 2nd, 2020. All volunteers agreed to participate by digitally checking the option of agreement right after reading the Consent Terms. The inclusion criteria were participants over 18 years old who had been in social isolation for at least one week and agreed to the Consent Terms. Three instruments were used: a questionnaire was built for this study which aimed to assess the participants’ exercise routine. The second instrument called Psychosocial Aspects, Well-being and Exercise in Confinement (PAWEC) was also created by these researchers and aimed to assess the relationship between well-being and physical activity during the social isolation period. And the third measure was the Brazilian Portuguese-adapted version of the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS).FindingsA total of 592 participants reported being in social isolation for an average of 14.4 (SD=3.3) days. The amount of participants who reported strength training as exercise increased from 31 (5.2%) before isolation to 82 (13.9%) during quarantine. The study shows that well-being related to the practice of physical activity during quarantine is linked to an established routine of physical activity prior to the social isolation period.InterpretationPeople who already practiced physical activity feel more motivated to continue practicing during this period and this causes the appearance of positive affects, unlike people who are only now starting to exercise; according to the study, negative aspects can occur for those who are only just starting. In a period of social isolation, it is important that the practice of physical activity is closer to previous habits, also finding that an obligation to exercise during this period when this was not a reality for the person can contribute to an increase in malaise.

scholarly journals Physical Activity, Sedentariness, Eating Behaviour and Well-Being during a COVID-19 Lockdown Period in Greek Adolescents

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 1449
Author(s):  
Ioannis D. Morres ◽  
Evangelos Galanis ◽  
Antonis Hatzigeorgiadis ◽  
Odysseas Androutsos ◽  
Yannis Theodorakis
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Eating Behavior ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Well Being ◽  
World Health ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Sport Activities ◽  
Health Organization

Adolescents’ daily life has dramatically changed during the COVID-19 era due to the social restrictions that have been imposed, including closures of schools, leisure centers and sport facilities. The purpose of this study was to examine levels of well-being and mood and their relations with physical (in)activity and eating behaviors in adolescents during a lockdown period in Greece. A total of 950 adolescents (Mean Age = 14.41 years ± 1.63) participated in a web-based survey while education was conducted online and organized sport activities were interrupted. Participants showed poor well-being, insufficient physical activity levels and moderate scores of healthy eating behavior. Hierarchical regression analysis showed that, after controlling for the effect of gender and body mass index, increased physical activity and healthier eating behavior predicted better well-being (b = 0.24, p < 0.01 and b = 0.19, p < 0.01, respectively), whereas sedentariness predicted worse well-being (b = −0.16, p < 0.01). Furthermore, it was revealed that days of physical activity per week was a stronger predictor of well-being than minutes of physical activity per week, and that both in-house and out-of-house physical activity were beneficial. Considering that well-being in our study was below the threshold recommended by the World Health Organization as indicative of possible depressive symptoms, measures to increase physical activity, decrease sedentariness and improve eating behavior should become a priority for communities and policy makers.

Physical Activity Is an Opportunity for the Health of Nations: What Should We Do Next?

2018 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Well Being ◽  
World Health ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Global Action ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Declaration Of Geneva ◽  
Global Action Plan

Physical activity provides huge opportunities for the health of nations. Understanding this, the World Health Organization has published a Global Action Plan which aims to provide member states with a framework for action, namely to create active societies, people, environments and systems. The target is set at a 15% reduction in physical inactivity levels by 2030. We explore in this paper some of the challenges and opportunities that come with it, and give the practitioner some real-world opportunities for relevant action at the local level, as well as for their patients, staying true to the Physician’s Pledge (Declaration of Geneva): “I will attend to my own health, well-being, and abilities in order to provide care of the highest standard.”

Physical activity and its role in disease prevention

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melvyn Hillsdon ◽  
Tim Anstiss
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Coronary Heart Disease ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Insufficient Physical Activity ◽  
Healthy Body Weight ◽  
Mental Well Being ◽  
Healthy Body

Regular physical activity is one of the most powerful protective and therapeutic factors known to medicine—protecting people from a wide range of health problems and benefitting over 20 conditions and diseases, including coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. It is also associated with mental well-being and a healthy body weight. Insufficient physical activity, therefore, is a powerful risk factor for a wide range of diseases and health conditions. It is widely prevalent and contributes significantly to burdens of disease and cost. It is detectable and reducible in individuals and groups.

scholarly journals Chronic Diseases Linked with Obesity

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Behavior Genetics ◽  
Low Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
The Body ◽  
World Health ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Length Of Life

Obesity is a multi-factorial disorder, recognized as a major health problem by World Health Organization (WHO), Centers of Disease Control (CDC) and National Institute of Health (NIH). It increases the risk of several debilitating and deadly diseases hence decreasing the quantity and length of life. Body Mass Index (BMI) is the estimation of the body fat. As BMI increases, so does blood pressure, blood sugar, Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and cholesterol. These changes translate into the risk of heart strokes, CVD, diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Poor dietary intake, sedentary behavior, genetics, high demand of convenience and processed food at an early age can lead to a greater probability of developing metabolic and endocrinal syndrome, insulin resistance and future complication in pregnancy. According to a study at Harvard, worldwide rate of obesity has already doubled since 1980, affecting 200 million adults, under 3000 million women and 43 million children (since 2010). According to another study at Rand Institute, obesity is a higher risk factor for chronic diseases than living in poverty, smoking and drinking. Approximately 300,000 people die per annum in USA. Obesity and its association linked with chronic diseases harms virtually for every aspect of life and health. It isn’t necessarily a permanent condition, an approach to healthy diet; exercise along with educating the individual the skill to make better choices can lead to weight loss and ultimately longer healthier and happier life.

Lipid profile in an urban healthy adult Bangladeshi population

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-17
Author(s):  
Taslima Akter ◽  
Elisha Khandker ◽  
Zinat Ara Polly ◽  
Fatima Khanam
Keyword(s):  
Adult Population ◽  
Low Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Lipoprotein Cholesterol ◽  
World Health ◽  
Lipid Levels ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Bangladeshi Population ◽  
Health Organization

Background and objectives: The prevalence of ischemic heart disease (IHD) has increased in most of the developing countries, including Bangladesh. An important marker of IHD is dyslipidemia which includes high levels of triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (T-cholesterol), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c) and low level of high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c). So it is very important to know the lipid levels of a particular population for early intervention and prevention of IHD. The present study investigated the lipid levels of healthy urban adult Bangladeshi population. Methods: The cross sectional study was carried out over a period of one year at the Department of Physiology of Ibrahim Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh. A total number of 286 apparently healthy individuals were included in this study. Blood sample following overnight fast was collected for determination of serum TG, T-cholesterol, LDL-c and HDL-c. For all four lipid components, 95th percentile value was calculated and compared with values recommended by World Health Organization (WHO). Results: A total number of 286 adult individuals were enrolled of which 130 (45.5%) and 156 (54.5%) were male and female respectively. The mean levels of TG (122±56 mg/dl) and T-cholesterol (178±25 mg/dl) of male participants were significantly (p=0.001, p=0.008) higher than that of females (79.3±35.6 and 170±26 mg/dl). The level of serum HDL-c was significantly (p=0.001) higher in females (46.1±7.8 mg/dl)) compared to the males (39.7±8.6 mg/dl). The 95th percentile values of TG, T-cholesterol and LDL-c were higher than that of values recommended by WHO. Of the total participants, 17.1% to 24.1% had TG, T-cholesterol and LDL-c levels higher than the WHO recommended range. Conclusion: It is concluded that a proportion of our urban healthy young adult population had lipid profiles different from that recommended by WHO. Ibrahim Med. Coll. J. 2020; 14(1): 13-17

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