scholarly journals Special Issue “Wearable and BAN Sensors for Physical Rehabilitation and eHealth Architectures”

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (24) ◽  
pp. 8509
Author(s):  
Maria de Fátima Domingues ◽  
Andrea Sciarrone ◽  
Ayman Radwan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Sedentary Lifestyle ◽  
Physical Rehabilitation ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Demographic Shift

The demographic shift of the population toward an increased number of elder citizens, together with the sedentary lifestyle we are adopting, is reflected in the increasingly debilitated physical health of the population [...]

Comments on the special issue

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 183-212
Author(s):  
Paul McGhee
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Sense Of Humor ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
The Brain

Abstract This article includes comments on each contributing author’s article in this special issue of Humor. The articles represent an assessment of McGhee’s research, work on practical applications or influence in the following areas: 1) the development of children’s humor, 2) construction and validation of the Sense of Humor Scale (SHS), 3) usefulness of specific subscales of the SHS, including “playfulness” and “laughing at yourself,” 4) development and evaluation of the 7 Humor Habits Program—a training program for learning to use humor to cope with stress, 5) humor’s impact on physical health and emotional well being, 6) impact on the field of nursing, and 7) humor and the brain. McGhee provides here his response to each contributed article.

scholarly journals Genetic and Epigenetic Modulation of Cell Functions by Physical Exercise

Genes ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 1043
Author(s):  
Italia Di Liegro
Keyword(s):  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Cognitive Processes ◽  
Sedentary Lifestyle ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Cell Functions ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Epigenetic Modulation ◽  
Molecular Bases

Since ancient times, the importance of physical activity (PA) and of a wholesome diet for human health has been clearly recognized. However, only recently, it has been acknowledged that PA can reverse at least some of the unwanted effects of a sedentary lifestyle, contributing to the treatment of pathologies such as hypertension and diabetes, to the delay of aging and neurodegeneration, and even to the improvement of immunity and cognitive processes. At the same time, the cellular and molecular bases of these effects are beginning to be uncovered. The original research articles and reviews published in this Special Issue on “Genetic and Epigenetic Modulation of Cell Functions by Physical Exercise” focus on different aspects of the genetics and molecular biology of PA effects on health and, in addition, on the effects of different genotypes on the ability to perform PA. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.

Behavioral Approaches with Firefighters: Introduction to the Special Issue

2021 ◽  
pp. 014544552110649
Author(s):  
Vincent B. Van Hasselt ◽  
Michael L. Bourke ◽  
Bailee B. Schuhmann
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Fire Service ◽  
Behavioral Research ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Heart Attacks ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Assessment And Treatment ◽  
Treatment Considerations ◽  
In Fire

The past decade has witnessed burgeoning interest and concern regarding the mental health of firefighters. This increased attention is due, in part, to research documenting higher rates of psychiatric problems, including depression, substance abuse, sleep disturbances, posttraumatic stress disorder, and suicidality in fire rescue personnel compared to civilians. Similarly, the National Institute for Occupation Safety and Health (2014) has identified disturbingly elevated rates of physical health difficulties in firefighters, most notably high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, death due heart attacks, as well as different forms of cancer. Despite the heightened awareness of the mental and physical health challenges in this population, behavioral research specifically targeting firefighters is limited. With this is mind, we asked prominent researchers and clinicians working in this area to present results of their early investigative efforts in our Special Issue on “Behavioral Approaches with Firefighters”. In this Introduction, we provide brief summaries of the studies comprising the Issue. Articles in this issue address topics of sleep, PTSD, substance use, physical health concerns, and provide assessment and treatment considerations. A primary goal of the Issue is to stimulate further behavioral research with this group of deserving yet underserved first responders. Moreover, the Issue serves as a tribute to the men and women of the fire service who dedicate and risk their lives to serve their community.

scholarly journals Attachment and physical health: introduction to the special issue

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine B. Ehrlich ◽  
Jude Cassidy
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Special Issue
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