scholarly journals Influence of physical activity level on subclinical atherosclerosis in middle-aged men. Results of longitudinal over 25 years prospective observation

2013 ◽  
Vol 34 (suppl 1) ◽  
pp. P3647-P3647
Author(s):  
M. Kwasniewska ◽  
R. Pietruszynski ◽  
J. Kozinska ◽  
E. Rebowska ◽  
A. Jegier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Subclinical Atherosclerosis ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Middle Aged

scholarly journals Physical Activity Level and Self-Esteem in Middle-Aged Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (14) ◽  
pp. 7293
Author(s):  
Magdalena Dąbrowska-Galas ◽  
Jolanta Dąbrowska
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

Background: Physical activity (PA) is a behavioral modality that may help decrease negative symptoms of menopause and enhance some positive aspects of mental health, including self-esteem. Reduced self-esteem may put menopausal women at higher risk of negative outcomes of menopause and result in a more unpleasant and stressful menopausal experience. The objective of this study was to examine the role of physical activity level on self-esteem in middle-aged women. Methods: Women aged 45–60 from Poland took part in this study. The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, the Menopause Rating Scale and Beck Depression Inventory were used in this study. Results: Among the 111 women, the mean age was 51.7 ± 4.7. The most severe symptoms among studied women concerned sexual problems (1.71 ± 1.5), irritability (1.58 ± 1.37) and joint and muscular discomfort (1.56 ± 1.55). Women with higher total PA level had better self-esteem (p = 0.001). Conclusions: The results of this study showed that physical activity levels can be associated with self-esteem. Most middle-aged women reported high physical activity levels. These results have clinical implications for the inclusion of PA in the lives of middle-aged women to improve self-esteem and mental health.

scholarly journals Relationship between plasma Klotho concentration and physical activity level in middle-aged and elderly women

Life Sciences ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 93 (25-26) ◽  
pp. e21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toru Yoshikawa ◽  
Asako Zempo-Miyaki ◽  
Tomoko Matsubara ◽  
Nobuhiko Akazawa ◽  
Youngju Choi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Middle Aged

Moderate physical activity level as a protective factor against metabolic syndrome in middle-aged and older women

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 1234-1245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chia-Huei Lin ◽  
Shang-Lin Chiang ◽  
Patsy Yates ◽  
Meei-Shyuan Lee ◽  
Yi-Jen Hung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Middle Aged

scholarly journals A Scientific Assessment of Sociodemographic Factors, Physical Activity Level, and Nutritional Knowledge as Determinants of Dietary Quality among Indo-Mauritian Women

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yashvee Dunneram ◽  
Rajesh Jeewon
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Middle Age ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Similar Data ◽  
Nutritional Knowledge ◽  
Middle Aged

A healthy diet is of particular concern throughout the life of women to avoid many chronic illnesses especially during their 30s to 50s. There are published data on dietary quality and its determinants among women, but there is a lack of similar data regarding women in Mauritius. This study aimed to investigate the association between age and dietary quality in relation to sociodemographic factors, physical activity level (PAL) and nutritional knowledge (NK). A survey-based study was conducted in 2012 among Indo-Mauritian women including 117 young (21.35±1.98), 160 reaching middle age (34.02±5.09) and 50 middle-aged (37.85±8.32). Validated questionnaires were used to elicit information on the determinants. A food frequency table consisting of 18 food items was used to assess dietary quality. Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to determine the association between various factors and dietary quality. The mean dietary score of middle-aged women (18.70±2.67) was closer to recommended dietary guidelines compared to young women (17.22±3.40), and women reaching middle age (17.55±3.29). Educational level, PAL, NK, and age were main determinants of dietary quality among Indo-Mauritian women (P<0.05). Younger women with low educational level, PAL, and NK are at risk of poor dietary quality.

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