The Self-Reported Exercise Habits of Older Adult Women and the Associated Effects on Physical Fitness

The purpose of this study was to verify the influence of the genotype or haplotype (interaction) of the NOS3 polymorphisms [-786T>C, 894G>T (Glu298Asp), and intron 4b/a] on the response to multicomponent training (various capacities and motor skills) on blood pressure (BP), nitrite concentration, redox status, and physical fitness in older adult women. The sample consisted of 52 participants, who underwent body mass index and BP assessments. Physical fitness was evaluated by six-minute walk, elbow flexion, and sit and stand up tests. Plasma/blood samples were used to evaluate redox status, nitrite concentration, and genotyping. Associations were observed between isolated polymorphisms and the response of decreased systolic and diastolic BP and increased nitrite concentration and antioxidant activity. In the haplotype analysis, the group composed of ancestral alleles (H1) was the only one to present improvement in all variables studied (decrease in systolic and diastolic BP, improvement in nitrite concentration, redox status, and physical fitness), while the group composed of variant alleles (H8) only demonstrated improvement in some variables of redox status and physical fitness. These findings suggest that NOS3 polymorphisms and physical training are important interacting variables to consider in evaluating redox status, nitric oxide availability and production, and BP control.

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Influence of inertial resistance squat exercise protocol based on novel exercise intensity determination on physical fitness of older adult women

Exercise and Quality of Life ◽

10.31382/eqol.190604 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 29-36 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Darjan Spudić ◽

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Vedran Hadžić ◽

Janez Vodičar ◽

Jamie Carruthers ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Fitness ◽

Older Adult ◽

Exercise Intensity ◽

Adult Women ◽

Exercise Protocol ◽

Squat Exercise

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NOS3 Polymorphisms Can Influence the Effect of Multicomponent Training on Blood Pressure, Nitrite Concentration and Physical Fitness in Prehypertensive and Hypertensive Older Adult Women

Frontiers in Physiology ◽

10.3389/fphys.2021.566023 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

Author(s):

Átila Alexandre Trapé ◽

Jhennyfer Aline Lima Rodrigues ◽

Letícia Perticarrara Ferezin ◽

Gustavo Duarte Ferrari ◽

Elisangela Aparecida da Silva Lizzi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Older Adult ◽

Physical Training ◽

Elbow Flexion ◽

Training Intervention ◽

Similar Response ◽

Adult Women ◽

Nitrite Concentration ◽

Hypertensive Group

Associations of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (NOS3) polymorphisms with hypertension and response to exercise training in prehypertensive and hypertensive older adult women remain unclear. This study used a multicomponent program (various capacities and motor skills) in the physical training intervention. It analyzed the influence of NOS3 polymorphisms [−786T > C, 894G > T (Glu298Asp), and intron 4b/a] on the response of blood pressure (BP), nitrite concentration, and physical fitness in older adult women. Fifty-two participants aged between 50 and 80 underwent body mass index, BP, 6-min walk, elbow flexion, and sit and stand-up tests to assess physical fitness. The intervention duration was 12 weeks, twice a week, on non-consecutive days. Each session lasted 90 min, maintaining an intensity between 13 (moderate) and 15 (intense), controlled by the Subjective Effort Perception Scale. Plasma/blood samples were collected to assess nitrite concentration and genotyping. The statistical analysis included Fisher’s exact test and linear mixed-effects models. The multicomponent training’s positive effect was observed with a similar response in both prehypertensive and hypertensive groups. However, carriers of different genotypes demonstrated different responses to training: the decreases in systolic and diastolic BP and increases in nitrite expected from the physical training were smaller in variant genotype than ancestral genotype carriers, especially in the hypertensive group. At positions −786T > C and Glu298Asp, only the ancestral genotypes showed a decrease in diastolic BP (Δ% = −8.1, and Δ% = −6.5, respectively) and an increase on nitrite (Δ% = 19.1, and Δ% = 24.1, respectively) in the hypertensive group. Our results show that the benefits of a multicomponent training intervention seem to be genotype-dependent. It should be possible to consider genetic variants when selecting an exercise treatment intervention.

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Symptom Change in Depression After CBT in Older Adult Women

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e608852013-001 ◽

2013 ◽

Author(s):

Ann C. Bilbrey ◽

Aleksandra Stepanenko ◽

Johanna Rengifo Nevarez ◽

Renee Marquett ◽

Dolores Gallagher-Thompson

Keyword(s):

Older Adult ◽

Adult Women ◽

Symptom Change

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A Social Media Game to Increase Physical Activity Among Older Adult Women

Case Medical Research ◽

10.31525/ct1-nct04095923 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Social Media ◽

Older Adult ◽

Adult Women

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Relationships among Physical Activity, Physical Fitness and Coronary Risk Factors in Adult Women. Comparison between Premenopausal and Postmenopausal Women.

Nippon Eiseigaku Zasshi (Japanese Journal of Hygiene) ◽

10.1265/jjh.48.819 ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 48 (4) ◽

pp. 819-829 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Ryoko YANAGIBORI ◽

Kiyoshi KAWAKUBO ◽

Kazuo AOKI ◽

Atsuaki GUNJI

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Postmenopausal Women ◽

Adult Women ◽

Coronary Risk Factors ◽

Coronary Risk

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930 PHYSICAL FITNESS, EXERCISE HABITS AND CORONARY RISK FACTORS IN URBAN MIDDLE-AGED JAPANESE FEMALES

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ◽

10.1249/00005768-199305001-00933 ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 25 (Supplement) ◽

pp. S166

Author(s):

Y. Odagiri ◽

H. Iwane ◽

T. Shimomitsu ◽

Y. Ohya ◽

Y. Fujiedn ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Coronary Risk Factors ◽

Coronary Risk ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Exercise Habits

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Binge Eating Among Older Women: Prevalence Rates and Health Correlates Across Three Independent Samples

10.21203/rs.3.rs-726279/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Salome Adelia Wilfred ◽

Carolyn Black Becker ◽

Kathryn E Kanzler ◽

Nicolas Musi ◽

Sara E Espinoza ◽

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Keyword(s):

Binge Eating ◽

Older Women ◽

Older Adult ◽

Negative Mood ◽

Doctoral Degree ◽

Adult Women ◽

Prevalence Rates ◽

Food Security Status ◽

Three Samples ◽

Original Goal

Abstract BackgroundEmerging research indicates that older women struggle with binge eating (BE; consuming unusually large amounts of food in one siting while feeling a loss of control) more frequently than once thought. Yet, health correlates of BE in older adult populations are poorly understood. The original goal of the study was to investigate BE prevalence, frequency, and health correlates in a sample of older adult women. Following surprising findings in this first study, we then aimed to replicate findings in two additional samples of older adult women. MethodUsing self-reported frequencies of BE from three separate samples of older women with very different demographics, we compared BE prevalence, frequency, and health correlates among older women. Study 1 (N = 185) includes data collected online (86% White; 59% overweight/obese status). Study 2 (N = 64) was conducted in person at a local food pantry (65% Hispanic; 47% household income < $10,000/year). Study 3 (N = 100) comprises data collected online (72% White; 50% Masters/Doctoral Degree). ResultsPer DSM-5 frequency criterion of BE at least weekly, we found prevalence rates ranging from 19%-26% across the three samples. Correlates of BE frequency included elevated negative mood, worry, BMI, and less nutritious food consumption. ConclusionsAcross three very different samples in terms of race/ethnicity, education, food security status, measurements, and sampling methodology, we found fairly consistent rates of self-reported BE at least weekly (19-26%). BE is related to negative outcomes among older women, supporting the need for more research in this population.

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Stressors and coping mechanisms of older adults teaching in higher education institutions in Manila

New Trends and Issues Proceedings on Humanities and Social Sciences ◽

10.18844/prosoc.v5i3.3909 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

pp. 36-58

Author(s):

Elmer G. De Jose

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Older Adults ◽

Older Adult ◽

Life Stress ◽

Short Form ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Correlation Method ◽

Coping Mechanisms ◽

Adult Women ◽

And Coping

This study explored the stressors and coping mechanisms of older adults, 60 years old and over, who teach in three state higher education institutions in Manila, Philippines. Descriptive correlation method of research was employed. One hundred eighty-eight were randomly selected from the roster of 356 target participants. The Older Adults Life Stress Inventory was used to identify the severity of stressors as experienced by the respondent senior professionals for the past 3 years along the areas of physical, health, social, family, occupational and financial domains. The Coping Strategy Inventory Short Form 32 was used to determine typical coping strategies that involve problem-solving, cognitive restructuring, express emotions and social contact. Tests of correlation, however, revealed that all the six stressors areas have a significant positive correlation with problem avoidance, wishful thinking, self-criticism and social withdrawal (p < 0.01). Multiple regression analyses disclosed that older adult men have a greater preponderance to experience stressors than older adult women Keywords: Older adult professionals, stressors, coping mechanisms, physical-related stressors, health-related stressors, social-related stressors, family-related stressors, occupational stressors, financial stressors.

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