scholarly journals The Association Between Regular Physical Exercise, Sleep Patterns, Fasting, and Autophagy for Healthy Longevity and Well-Being: A Narrative Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sicheng Min ◽  
Bojan Masanovic ◽  
Te Bu ◽  
Radenko M. Matic ◽  
Ivan Vasiljevic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Sleep Patterns ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Healthy Longevity ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Specific Formula ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Regular Physical Exercise

This narrative review of the literature assessed whether regular physical exercise and sleep patterns, fasting and autophagy, altogether can be an adequate strategy for achieving healthy longevity and well-being within different stage of life. There are a large number of studies dealing with well-being and healthy longevity; however, few of them have given us a specific formula for how to live long and healthy. Despite all the advances that have been made to create adequate physical exercise programs, sleep patterns or nutritional protocols, the relation between different types of fasting, nutritional supplementation as well as regular physical exercise and sleep patterns have not yet been satisfactorily resolved to cause the best effects of autophagy and, therefore, well-being and healthy longevity. In this way, future studies should clarify more efficiently the relationship between these variables to understand the association between regular physical exercise, sleep patterns, fasting and autophagy for healthy longevity and well-being.

scholarly journals Analysis of partnerships for actions intra-sectoral and inter-sectors for health in areas of high socio-environmental vulnerability in the city of São Paulo/Brazil: a mixed method study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Melo Bezerra ◽  
Iara Coelho Zito Guerriero
Keyword(s):  
Social Inequalities ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The City ◽  
Basic Health Units

Abstract Context Since poverty areas are socioeconomic complex and limiting environments, there is a need to develop intra-sectoral and inter-sectoral actions in the health territory in order to achieve the economic and social well-being of people and society. This research aims to understand the relationship between inter-sectorial and inter-sectoral actions for health and socio-environmental groupings of the most vulnerable health territories in the city of São Paulo, identify which are the most frequent partners of these actions and how professionals experience these partnerships in their daily lives.Method We adopted the mixed sequential and explanatory method. In the first phase, an online form is applied and identifies the Basic Health Units (BHU) that take place as intersectoral actions with more partners. In the second phase, we explored how the professionals consider the characteristics of the territory where they act to seek partnerships and how they carry out the actions.Results Analysis of quantitative data indicated that: a) More than 98% of BHUs conduct intra- and inter-sectoral partnerships and b) there is no relationship between the indices of the most vulnerable groupings and the presence of intra- and inter-sectoral actions with statistical significance p <0.05. The content analysis of literal transcriptions pointed out that: intra- and inter-sectoral practices developed in the health territories were driven by the needs of the treatment of diseases or by the precarious conditions of life of individual or collectivities. However, in order to assist different types of violence, health professionals avoid seeking partnerships, including with the Tutelary Council and the Center for Human Rights, as they fear they will suffer reprisals by those who cause this violence. There was consistency between quantitative and qualitative data, except for partnership with education, other BHUs, environment, and the Tutelary Council.Conclusion The construction of personalized partnerships for individual and collective health, in order to cope with social inequalities; of chronic diseases and by phases of the life cycle involved in socioeconomic fragilities that generate more poverty is part of the job from BHU’s professionals.

The Relationship Between Physical Activity, Health, and Well-Being

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-70
Author(s):  
Kristine Klussman ◽  
Julia Langer ◽  
Austin Lee Nichols
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Meaning In Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Activity Intensity ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Health And Well Being

Abstract. Background: Most people are comfortable asserting the beneficial effects of physical exercise on mental health and well-being. However, little research has examined how different types of physical activity affect these outcomes. Aims: The current study sought to provide a comprehensive understanding of the differential relationships between different types of physical activity and various aspects of health and well-being. In addition, we sought to understand the role of self-connection in these relationships. Method: One hundred forty-three participants completed a questionnaire designed to measure their current weekly activity as well as their current health and well-being. Specifically, we examined three intensities of activity (walking, moderate, and vigorous) and three types of activity (team-based, community-based, and not team nor community-based) on self-reported health, anxiety, depression, affect, flourishing, job satisfaction, life satisfaction, and meaning in life. In addition, we examined self-connection as a possible moderator of these relationships. Results: Results suggested that physical activity was inconsistently related to health and well-being, and activity intensity and type were important to understanding these relationships. In contrast, self-connection reliably related to health and well-being and moderated the relationship between activity type and the presence of meaning. Limitations: The cross-sectional, self-report nature of the study limits its contribution. In addition, we only examined a subset of all physical activities that people engage in. Conclusion: In all, results suggest that the relationships between physical activity, mental health, and well-being are tenuous, at best. Future research needs to examine these relationships further and continue to examine self-connection to determine how to best increase health and well-being through physical activity.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Natural Environment Relatedness and Emotional Well-Being: A Systematic Review and Proposed Conceptual Framework Experience

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 77-98
Author(s):  
Noorlila Ahmad ◽  
Siti Fatimah Abd Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Natural Environment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Spiritual Values ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Key Variables ◽  
Nature Connectedness ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Positive Effect

The influence of the natural environment on emotional well-being has been highlighted at the peak of the Covid 19 pandemic that saw most countries impose prolonged total lockdowns and movement restrictions on their citizens. While researchers have recently emphasized the need to focus not only on students’ academic achievement but also on their inner needs, which include their emotional well-being, studies have found nature connectedness has a positive effect on emotional well-being and physical health. Many studies on nature and well-being have focused on physiological and psychological experimental research to examine before and after exposure to nature. However, there is still a need for further investigation how emotional connection between nature environments in the aspect of restorativeness and spiritual values improve mental health.  This paper systematically reviewed previous studies about the relationship between exposure to the natural environment and well-being focusing on key variables, underpinning theories, methodological processes and samples. As a result of the review, a conceptual framework is proposed for future studies on relationship between exposure to the natural environment and well-being. We hope that the proposed framework will be empirically tested in future studies.

scholarly journals Functional diversity: a key aspect in the provision of ecosystem services

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 94
Author(s):  
JESÚS BALLESTEROS CORREA ◽  
JAIRO PÉREZ TORRES
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Functional Diversity ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Natural Ecosystems ◽  
Ecological Processes ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The Relationship

 Functional diversity is one of the crucial aspects of the functioning of ecosystems and the provision of ecosystem services. In this review paper, we analyze how biodiversity contributes to human well-being through the provision of goods and ecosystem services, and related aspects of ecological processes and their relationship with the functional diversity of ecosystems are presented. It aims to explain in a simple way, the concepts related to functional diversity, the importance of the functional groups and the role of functional traits of the species as a key element in the responses of organisms to environmental changes. Understanding the relationship between ecosystem processes, functional diversity of species and providing ecosystem services, allow better management of natural ecosystems and their biodiversity, enabling conservation and sustainable use of different types of services provided by ecosystems.

Coping and Adjustment in Alaryngeal Speakers

1992 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordon W. Blood ◽  
Amy R. Luther ◽  
Joseph C. Stemple
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Voice Rehabilitation ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Self Blame ◽  
Support Strategies ◽  
Standardized Interview ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Communication Modes ◽  
The Relationship

In this investigation the coping, adjustment, self-esteem, general well-being, perceived communication abilities, and preferred communication modes of 41 patients with laryngectomies were evaluated. Specifically, we wanted to determine how well patients with laryngectomies adjust to and cope with their cancer, whether differences in coping and adjustment vary as a function either of the type of alaryngeal voice used or the amount of time since the laryngectomy, and whether relationships exist between the speech of patients with laryngectomies and their adjustment. Standardized interview protocols and tests were employed during face-to-face interviews. Results revealed that 73% of the sample showed good adjustment and used predominantly problem-focused and seeking-social-support strategies to cope with their cancer. The 27% who were classified as poor copers also performed poorly on self-esteem and general well-being measures and used more self-blame and avoidance strategies. There were no significant differences among different types of preferred communication modes. Significant differences existed between patients with recent and distant laryngectomies; the latter showed better overall adjustment. The subjects who were well adjusted also tended to view their voice rehabilitation as more beneficial and rated themselves as more easily understood by listeners than did those subjects demonstrating psychological distress and poor adjustment. Implications for advanced voice therapy, the need for counseling and referrals, and the relationship among voice, self-esteem, and therapy are discussed.

Abstract 14769: The Relationship Between Regular Physical Exercise and Nocturnal Blood Pressure in Korean Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Study

Circulation ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 130 (suppl_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bae Keun Kim ◽  
Lee Yonggu ◽  
Lim Young-Hyo ◽  
Jinho Shin
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Ambulatory Blood Pressure ◽  
Blood Pressure Monitoring ◽  
Independent Factor ◽  
Pressure Monitoring ◽  
Exercise Frequency ◽  
Nocturnal Dipping ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Regular Physical Exercise

Introduction: There have been many reports showing that regular physical exercise can reduce the blood pressure (BP). Thus physical exercise is one of the important components of lifestyle modification of hypertension. It is known that nocturnal BP is an independent factor for the cardiovascular event but there are few studies for the relationship between physical exercise and nocturnal BP. Hypothesis: Hypothesized regular physical exercise reduced nocturnal BP, therefore, we aimed to analyze the relationship between regular physical exercise assessed by a questionnaire (7-day physical activity recall) and nocturnal BP in the general population. Methods: Among 4145 subjects whose data for both clinical data and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) data file from the 5308 Korean ABPM (KorABP) study subjects, 3689 subjects were analyzed. The exclusion criteria was age less than 20 years (n=84), missing data for the questionnaire for physical exercise (n=372). Physical exercise was defined as regular structured exercise which intensity was heavier than the fast walking for 30 minutes. The count was recorded as the number per week. Results: Age was 55.5 ± 14.1 years and female was 45.9 %. Prevalence of hypertension, antihypertensive medication (AHM), diabetes and cardiovascular diseases were 58.9%, 32.5%, 13.0%, and 21.1%, respectively. Daytime and nighttime systolic BP was 138.5 ± 17.2 mmHg and 126.3 ± 18.8 mmHg. When adjusted for age, sex, BMI, and AHM, exercise frequency was independently decreased daytime systolic BP (β = -0.52 mmHg per ex-ercise, p = 0.02). For the nighttime systolic BP further adjusted by daytime systolic BP and sleep quality, ex-ercise frequency was an independent factor (β = -0.26 mmHg per exercise, p = 0.002). The statistical significances were observed even for only for 1 times per week. When further adjusted by smoking, exercise frequency was in-dependent for nocturnal dipping (β = 0.18% per exercise, p = 0.015). Conclusions: Regular physical exercise is independently associated with lower nocturnal BP also lower daytime BP and with increased nocturnal dipping, which was independent of AHM status.

scholarly journals The Association between Green Space and Adolescents’ Mental Well-Being: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (18) ◽  
pp. 6640 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yijun Zhang ◽  
Suzanne Mavoa ◽  
Jinfeng Zhao ◽  
Deborah Raphael ◽  
Melody Smith
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Green Space ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Potential Contribution ◽  
Prisma Statement ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Mental Well Being ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

This systematic review summarised and evaluated the evidence for associations between green space and adolescents’ mental well-being. The PRISMA statement guidelines were followed for reporting systematic reviews. Fourteen articles met the inclusion criteria for this review. Synthesis suggests beneficial associations between green space exposure and reduced stress, positive mood, less depressive symptoms, better emotional well-being, improved mental health and behaviour, and decreased psychological distress in adolescents. Several studies found the relationship varied by demographic and socio-economic factors. The limited number of studies and the risk of bias were the main limitations, together with heterogeneity regarding green space and mental well-being assessments. Overall, this review highlights the potential contribution of green space in schoolyards. Improving the availability, accessibility and quality of green space is likely to generate positive impacts on adolescents’ mental well-being. More consistent evidence on the use of different types of green space and perceptions of features are needed in the future.

scholarly journals THE VALUE OF US: EXPRESSIONS OF TOGETHERNESS IN COUPLES WHERE ONE SPOUSE HAS DEMENTIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S660-S660
Author(s):  
Anna Swall ◽  
Christine Williams ◽  
Lena Marmstål Hammar
Keyword(s):  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Partner Research ◽  
Prior Relationship ◽  
Research Show

Abstract Background: Living with dementia involves both illness and health and involves self-care and care by others. As most persons with dementia are living in their ordinary housing, dementia affects not only the person with the disease, but also the life of the family, commonly the partner. Research show that spouse carers feel like they are losing their partners due to an inability to share thoughts, feelings and experiences as a couple. Aim: The aim of the study was to describe spouse’s experience of their togetherness when one spouse has dementia. Method: The sample consisted of eighteen recorded conversations between 15 persons with dementia and their spouses. The filmed conversations were transcribed verbatim and then analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Findings: One overarching theme arose from the data “Dementia preserved and challenged the value of “us”. Being a couple trying to preserve a sense of togetherness and have the relationship they wished for could be seen as a challenge when one spouse was living with dementia. Conclusion: Based on our results, we suggest that practitioners should help couples to reinforce or strengthen their bonds as a couple to maintain well-being. Future studies should examine couplehood under differing conditions such as long versus short term relationships. Prior relationship quality may also be a factor influencing the sense of couplehood following a serious health challenge such as dementia.

scholarly journals Can increased interoception explain exercise-induced benefits on brain function and cognitive performance?

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Antonio Zarza ◽  
Daniel Sanabria ◽  
Pandelis Perakakis
Keyword(s):  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Brain Function ◽  
Social Consequences ◽  
Reciprocal Relationship ◽  
Potential Factor ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
Exercise Induced ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Structural Adaptations ◽  
Regular Physical Exercise

The benefits of regular physical exercise do not only concern physical wellness, but also seem to influence cognitive function. Multiple pathways have been suggested to explain the potential impact of regular exercise on cognition, from cellular, molecular and structural adaptations, to behavioral and social consequences of exercising). In this review, we propose interoception as a potential factor involved in the relationship between cognition and physical exercise. We first define and describe interoception, its dimensions and properties, to then, summarize the current research regarding interoception and cognition. Third, we examine the bidirectional role existing between interoception and physical activity. Finally, we lay out the evidence that leads us to consider the reciprocal relationship between exercise, cognition and interoception.

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