scholarly journals The traditional Chinese Baduanjin exercise for the enhancements in health of older adults: a narrative review

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fung Kei Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Metabolic Disorders ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Bone Diseases ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Successful Ageing ◽  
Effective Measure ◽  
Old Adults ◽  
Practical Implications

Health debilitation negatively impacts the physical and psychiatric states of ageing persons, consequently increasing individual, familial, and social burdens. Physical exercise is an effective measure to cope with this problem, and Baduanjin, a traditional Chinese exercise, is one of the choices. This narrative review analyses 58 clinical studies, which indicate the efficacy of Baduanjin for the health of old adults, including in physiological refinement, bone diseases, cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary illnesses, metabolic disorders, digestive sicknesses, cognitive impairment, and mental disorders. The results not only reveal the rehabilitative and preventive functions of Baduanjin, but also suggest health promotion through this physical activity for the ageing population. It also proposes improvements in methodological design and practical implications for the well being of seniors and successful ageing.

scholarly journals Relation between ADHD and COVID-19: A Narrative Review to Guide Advancing Clinical Research and Therapy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samin Davoody ◽  
Stella Goeschl ◽  
Mahsa Dolatshahi ◽  
Rozita Davari-Ashtiani ◽  
Reyhaneh Saffarpour ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Parental Influence ◽  
Parental Behavior ◽  
Well Being ◽  
School Closure ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Behavioral Issues ◽  
Reduced Physical Activity ◽  
Remote Learning

Objective: To cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, national health authorities temporarily closed cultural, religious, and educational institutions such as universities and schools. Children and adolescents with ADHD were challenged with the restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic such as homeschooling and reduced physical activity. The present narrative review aimed to summarize the state-of-the-art regarding associations between COVID-19-related social restrictions and possible psychological and behavioral issues in children and adolescents with ADHD. Additionally, we discussed the underlying possible reasons of the association focusing on the role of parental influence and physical activity, vulnerabilities of individuals with ADHD to Covid-19 infection and to school closure and remote learning. Method: To collect data for the present narrative review, recent publications on these topics between February 1st, 2020 and January 10th, 2021 were retrieved from the most popular search engines (PubMed; Scopus; Google Scholar; Psych Info; Embase) through a comprehensive search using relevant keywords. Results: During confinement, children and adolescents with ADHD reported increased behavioral and ADHD-related symptoms and overall decreased psychological well-being. Factors negatively impacting children’s and adolescents’ behavioral symptoms and well-being were: less physical activity, adverse parental behavior, difficulties in coping with preventive guidelines, and school closure and remote learning consequences. Conclusion: Children and adolescents with ADHD and their caregivers faced both specific and general psychological issues related to the school lockdowns and homeschooling. Additionally, Individuals with ADHD seem to be more vulnerable to Covid-19 infection which highlights the need for better healthcare adaptation.

scholarly journals Physical Activity during the First Lockdown of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Investigating the Reliance on Digital Technologies, Perceived Benefits, Barriers and the Impact of Affect

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 5555
Author(s):  
Michelle Symons ◽  
Carmem Meira Cunha ◽  
Karolien Poels ◽  
Heidi Vandebosch ◽  
Nathalie Dens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practical Implications

The measures to fight the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic have been concentrated on inviting people to stay at home. This has reduced opportunities to exercise while also shedding some light on the importance of physical health. Based on an online survey, this paper investigated physical activity behaviours of a Belgians sample (n = 427) during the lockdown period between the end of May 2020 and the beginning of June 2020 and found that, during this period, the gap between sufficiently and insufficiently active individuals widened even more. This paper analysed important moderators of physical activity behaviours, such as barriers and benefits to exercise, digital support used to exercise, and individuals’ emotional well-being. Descriptive analysis and analyses of variance indicated that, generally, individuals significantly increased their engagement in exercise, especially light- and moderate-intensity activities, mostly accepted the listed benefits but refused the listed barriers, increased their engagement in digital support and did not score high on any affective measures. A comparison between sufficiently active and insufficiently active individuals during the lockdown showed that the former engaged even more in physical activity, whereas the latter exercised equally (i.e., not enough) or even less compared to before the lockdown. By means of a logistic regression, five key factors of belonging to the sufficiently active group were revealed and discussed. Practical implications for government and policies are reviewed.

scholarly journals Public health considerations regarding golf during the COVID-19 pandemic: a narrative review

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. e001089
Author(s):  
Patrick Gordon Robinson ◽  
Charlie Foster ◽  
Andrew Murray
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Risk Reduction Measures ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Health Enhancing Physical Activity

BackgroundGolf is a sport played worldwide by >60 million people from a variety of backgrounds and abilities. Golf’s contribution to physical and mental health benefits are becoming increasingly recognised. Countries have adopted a range of restrictions to playing golf during the COVID-19 pandemic.AimsThe purpose of this narrative review was to (1) explore the literature related to the possible health benefits and risks of playing golf during the COVID-19 pandemic and (2) provide recommendations on golf-related activity from the relevant available literature.ResultsGolf can provide health-enhancing physical activity. Regular physical activity is associated with physical/mental health, immune system and longevity benefits. Sense of belonging and life satisfaction significantly improved when golfing restrictions were relaxed after the first lockdown in the UK. Golf is an outdoor sport, where social distancing is possible, and if rules are followed, risk of COVID-19 transmission is likely to be low.ConclusionsPolicy-makers and governing bodies should support the promotion of golf because participation brings wide ranging benefits for physical health and mental well-being. When effective risk reduction measures are used, the benefits of playing golf in most circumstances outweigh the risk of transmission.

Physical activity of elderly people

Physiotherapy ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Iuliia Pavlova ◽  
Lyubomyr Vovkanych ◽  
Bogdan Vynogradskyi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Elderly Person ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Old Adults ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Body Organ ◽  
Optimal Intensity ◽  
Pathological Disease

AbstractThe aging is attended with changes in different physiological systems and body organ. This is the cause of worsening of movement activity for old adults. The review of age-related changes, their impact on human body functioning and development of activities strategies for seniors’ health preservation was the aim of the paper. The scientific literature review showed that the decreasing of functional possibilities is the cause of working capacity and social activity limitations. Physical activity is one of the methods for improving of fitness. It was proposed to choose physical exercises according to biological age of elderly person, their aging profile, the presence of disease and physical activity level. Optimal intensity and character of exercise were established for the old adults with and without chronic pathological disease. The feeling of well-being or heart rate indexes can be used for control by physical training.

scholarly journals COVID-19 Lockdown and Lifestyles – A Narrative Review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sathyanarayanan Doraiswamy ◽  
Sohaila Cheema ◽  
Ahmad Al Mulla ◽  
Ravinder Mamtani
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Lifestyle Factors ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
World Health ◽  
Obesity And Diabetes ◽  
The World ◽  
Harmful Substances ◽  
The Impact

Background: While controlling the COVID-19 pandemic has been the primary objective worldwide, its effect on human behavior, altered lifestyles, and in turn, the impact on chronic non-communicable diseases cannot be ignored. Ten months into the pandemic, much-published literature has emerged on altered lifestyles following the lockdown measures imposed by governments all over the world to control the virus spread. Objective: In this narrative review, we explore the impact of lockdown measures on the six lifestyle factors – namely, diet, physical activity, sleep, stress, social connectedness, and the use of tobacco, alcohol, or other harmful substances. Methods: We searched PubMed and the World Health Organization’s global literature database on COVID-19 and included 298 articles. Using a meta-ethnographic approach, we provide an interpretative synthesis of relevant articles. Results: Among the six lifestyle factors, most of the retrieved articles focused on stress, emotional well-being, and physical activity. Fewer articles discussed alterations in dietary habits, sleep patterns, and the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other harmful substances. Most of the articles included in our review identified the negative effect of lockdown measures on each of the lifestyle factors in many parts of the world. Interestingly, encouraging lifestyle trends were also highlighted in a small number of articles included in our review. Such trends can positively influence the outcome of lifestyle-related chronic diseases, such as obesity and diabetes. Conclusions: These unprecedented circumstances provide an opportunity to better understand the negative impact of strict lockdown measures on lifestyles, and at the same time, help identify and initiate positive behavioral changes, which if consolidated, may improve chronic disease outcomes in the long run. It would be up to governments, communities, and academia to learn - and benefit from lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic - with the ultimate objective of better educating and promoting healthy lifestyles among communities.

scholarly journals Correlates and aetiological factors associated with hedonic well-being among an ageing population of US men and women: secondary data analysis of a national survey

BMJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. e020962 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Odlum ◽  
Nicole Davis ◽  
Otis Owens ◽  
Michael Preston ◽  
Russell Brewer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Successful Ageing ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Men And Women

ObjectiveTo understand the gender-specific factors that uniquely contribute to successful ageing in a US population of men and women, 57–85 years of age. This was achieved through the examination of the correlates of subjective well-being defined by health-related quality of life (HRQoL), across several biological and psychosocial determinants of health.DesignCross-sectional study.SettingThe National Social Life, Health and Ageing Project (NSHAP), 2010–2011 a representative sample of the US population.Participants3377 adults aged 57–85 (1538 men, 1839 women) from the NSHAP.Main outcome measuresThe biopsychosocial factors of biological/physiological function, symptom status, functional status, general health perceptions and HRQoL happiness.MethodHRQoL was measured using the NSHAP wave 2 multistage, stratified area probability sample of US households (n=3377). Variable selection was guided by the Wilson and Cleary model (WCM) that classifies health outcomes at five main levels and characteristics.ResultsOur findings indicate differences in biopsychosocial factors comprised in the WCM and their relative importance and unique impact on HRQoL by gender. Women reported significantly lower HRQoL than men (t=3.5, df=3366). The most significant contributors to HRQoL in women were mental health (B=0.31; 0.22, 0.39), loneliness (B=−0.26; −0.35, –0.17), urinary incontinence (B=−0.22; −0.40, –0.05) and support from spouse/partner (B=0.27; 0.10, 0.43) and family B=0.12; 0.03, 0.20). Men indicated mental health (B=0.21; 0.14, 0.29), physical health (B=0.17; 0.10, 0.23), functional difficulties (B=0.38; 0.10, 0.65), loneliness (B=−0.20; −0.26, –0.12), depression (B=−0.36; −0.58, –0.15) and support from friends (B=0.06; 0.10, 0.11) as significant contributors. Those with greater social support had better HRQoL (F=4.22, df=4). Lack of companionship and reliance on spouse/partner were significant HRQoL contributors in both groups.ConclusionOur findings offer insight into ageing, gender and subjective well-being. The results provide an opportunity to identify biopsychosocial factors to inform interventions to support successful ageing.

scholarly journals Physical activity as a determinant of successful aging: a narrative review article

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Szychowska ◽  
Wojciech Drygas
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older People ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Older Age ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Good Mental Health ◽  
Diet And Exercise

AbstractPopulation of older people in many countries is constantly growing, therefore the subject of successful aging has become important and a priority for public health policy-makers. A person who is successfully aging has low risk of chronic disease and disability, high physical function, good mental health and social engagement in older age. Lifestyle factors, such as diet and exercise, have been identified as determinants of successful aging. The aim of this narrative review is to compile the evidence from big cohort studies on the overall health of older people. Their results indicate that regular physical activity increases the chances of successful aging in older people, but only after reaching a sufficient threshold. Physical activity lowers the risk of many chronic diseases and cognitive decline commonly associated with older age, promotes social engagement and improves self-estimated well-being.

scholarly journals The Old Adults’ Emotional Wellness and Spiritual Well-being with an Emphasis on Physical Activity during COVID-19 Pandemic

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Houriyhe Dehghanpouri ◽  
Safiye Ebrahimi ◽  
Hossein Donyapour ◽  
Mansoureh Mokaberian
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Psychological Research ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Old Adults ◽  
The People ◽  
Emotional Wellness ◽  
Spiritual Well Being

Background and Purpose: COVID-19 pandemic is a challenge for improving health during lockdown. Unfortunately, the concern which is expressed as for the welfare and the health of the elderly contradicts the actions undertaken for their health and welfare. The psychological research conducted during COVID-19 pandemic rarely include the people over 60 years old. Hence, the purpose of the current study was to compare emotional wellness and psychological health of active and inactive old adults in Shahrood city with an emphasis on physical activity during COVID-19 pandemic. The subject of the present research is an interdisciplinary one. Materials and Methods: The current study was a practical descriptive survey. The statistical population of the research were all the elderly aged over 60 years in Shahrood in 2020 (based on the latest census equal to 17173 people). The sample size was estimated based on Cochran formula following convenience sampling method. The data collection tool was a questionnaire, and the data were analyzed using SPSS and Excel Software.  Results: The findings indicated that the level of emotional wellness and spiritual well-being of active old adults was more than that of inactive old adults, and inactive old adults had higher levels of unpleasant feelings than active old adults. Conclusion: Based on the findings, it is essential that the elderly keep doing the recommended amount of exercise and physical activity. Although this could be challenging for them both to have access to sport clubs and parks and to follow health protocols, there are extensive creative activities which could be replaced in order to stay in health and active at home.    

How Do People Share Their Positive Events?

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 250-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cara A. Palmer ◽  
Meagan A. Ramsey ◽  
Jennifer N. Morey ◽  
Amy L. Gentzler
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Big Five ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Big Five Personality Traits ◽  
Big Five Personality ◽  
Positive Events ◽  
Growing Body ◽  
Sharing Patterns ◽  
Practical Implications

Abstract. Research suggests that sharing positive events with others is beneficial for well-being, yet little is known about how positive events are shared with others and who is most likely to share their positive events. The current study expanded on previous research by investigating how positive events are shared and individual differences in how people share these events. Participants (N = 251) reported on their likelihood to share positive events in three ways: capitalizing (sharing with close others), bragging (sharing with someone who may become jealous or upset), and mass-sharing (sharing with many people at once using communication technology) across a range of positive scenarios. Using cluster analysis, five meaningful profiles of sharing patterns emerged. These profiles were associated with gender, Big Five personality traits, narcissism, and empathy. Individuals who tended to brag when they shared their positive events were more likely to be men, reported less agreeableness, less conscientiousness, and less empathy, whereas those who tended to brag and mass-share reported the highest levels of narcissism. These results have important theoretical and practical implications for the growing body of research on sharing positive events.

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