The Effect of 24 Weeks Qui-gong Exercise on Functional Fitness and Quality of Life in Middle Age Woman

2012 ◽  
Vol 47 ◽  
pp. 877-885
Author(s):  
Min Hoo Kim ◽  
Young Il Kim
2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-88
Author(s):  
Kirill Kosilov ◽  
Irina Kuzina ◽  
Liliya Kosilova ◽  
Yuliya Gainullina ◽  
Vladimir Kuznetsov ◽  
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Author(s):  
Bum-Jin Park ◽  
Chang-Seob Shin ◽  
Won-Sop Shin ◽  
Chung-Yeub Chung ◽  
Si-Hyung Lee ◽  
...  

Women experience more stress in middle age than in other life stages, and health in middle age is vital, because it influences the quality of life in old age. In this study, the effects of a forest therapy program on physiological changes in 53 middle-aged women (divided into two groups) who lived in the city were examined. One group participated in a three-day program in the forest, followed by three days in the city; the other group participated in a three-day program in the city, followed by three days in the forest. Forest experiments were conducted in a “healing forest,” and urban experiments were conducted near a university campus. Blood tests were performed to evaluate the physiological effects of forest therapy. Differences in serotonin levels and vitamin D levels were verified before and after the forest (experimental group) and urban (control group) programs through paired t-tests. Statistically significant increases in serotonin levels were noted for participants in the forest program; vitamin D levels also increased, but not by statistically significant values. The findings of this study verify that forest therapy programs promote health among middle-aged women, and may prevent disease and improve quality of life.


2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 209-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberta Luksevicius Rica ◽  
Renata Meireles Mendes Carneiro ◽  
Andrey Jorge Serra ◽  
Daniel Rodriguez ◽  
Francisco L Pontes Junior ◽  
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2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Márcia Regina Martinez Tedeschi ◽  
Tatiane Assone ◽  
Mauro Ferreira ◽  
Káren Mendes Jorge de Souza

Abstract BACKGROUND Long-term regular physical activity, such as body practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine, seems to be an important habit for maintaining the functional fitness, independence and quality of life of elderly individuals. However, scientific knowledge production concerning assessment of such practices, specifically for the elderly population, focusing on functional fitness and quality of life, is still modest. Moreover, there is a lack of studies with long-term follow-up and control groups. Therefore, this study aims to compare the parameters of functional fitness and the dimensions of quality of life of elderly participants and non-participants in the body practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Longer adherence time, shorter adherence time and control group have been considered. METHODS This is an observational epidemiological case-control study carried out with 118 elderly individuals (≥ 60 years). The case group was represented by 59 elderly people practicing the body practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and they were subdivided into two groups, according to their median adherence time (< 24 months and ≥ 24 months). The control group was composed of 59 participants who were not participating in physical activity programs or guided body practices. Collection was carried out in four Traditional Medicine Specialized Units of the Municipal Health Office of the city of São Paulo. Sociodemographic and functional variables were collected. Quality of life was measured by Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36). For data analysis, a univariate logistic regression and the Kruskal Wallis test have been performed. RESULTS When assessing quality of life, favorable results were found for the case group, with longer (≥ 24 months) adherence time in the domains of bodily pain (p = 0.003), vitality (p = 0.021), role emotional (p = 0.034), and mental health (p = 0.020). A better result was observed in the case group, with longer (≥ 24 months) adherence time in the functional 30-second chair stand test (p = 0.006). CONCLUSIONS The body practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine can contribute to quality of life, functional fitness, and lower limb strength.


Author(s):  
Denise Raposo

Os estudos acerca do desenvolvimento humano na idade adulta e no envelhecimento têm instigado o interesse de teóricos do assunto, em virtude do aumento do tempo de vida da população. Constata-se, no campo educacional, entre os anos de 1996 e 2003, um crescimento do número de pessoas que ingressaram na universidade na meia-idade. Com base no interesse em dar continuidade ao estudo sobre a entrada na universidade, o presente artigo tem como objetivo discutir a qualidade de vida de estudantes que ingressam na universidade após os 45 anos de idade; para tanto, foram revisados os estudos de Baltes (1970, 1977, 1990, 1995, 1997, 1999) e Neri (1985, 1991, 1993, 1995, 2002). A metodologia utilizada foi ancorada na abordagem qualitativa. Os resultados revelam que os respondentes antes de ingressarem no ensino superior vivenciaram um período de estabilidade e que, após selecionarem suas metas e otimizarem suas capacidades de reserva, apresentaram melhorias na qualidade de vida. Conclui-se, com base nos argumentos relatados pelos estudantes, que o desenvolvimento deve ser visto sob vários prismas – biológicos, psicológicos, sociais – e num processo de interação. Palavras-chave: idade adulta; desenvolvimento humano; qualidade de vida. Abstract The studies concerning human development in the adult age and aging have instigated the interest of theoreticians, in virtue of the increase of life expectancy of the population. It is evidenced, in the educational field, between 1996 and 2003, a growth of the number of people who had entered the university in middle age. On the basis of the interest in continuing the study on university entrance, the present article aims at arguing the quality of life of students who entered the university after the age of 45; therefore, the studies of Baltes (1970, 1977, 1990, 1995, 1997, 1999) and Neri (1985, 1991, 1993, 1995, 2002) were revised. The used methodology was anchored in the qualitative approach. The results reveal that, before entering superior education, the respondents had deeply lived a period of stability and that, after selecting their goals and optimizing their capacities of reserve, had presented improvements in their life quality. One concluded, on the basis of the students’ arguments, that the development must be seen under some conditions biological, psychological, social and in a process of interaction. Keywords: adult age; human development; quality of life.


Author(s):  
Agnieszka Nawrocka ◽  
Jacek Polechoński ◽  
Wiesław Garbaciak ◽  
Władysław Mynarski

The aim of this study was to identify the differences in functional fitness and quality of life among women over 60 years of age depending on their level of objectively measured physical activity (PA) according to Global Recommendations on Physical Activity for health. The study used cross-sectional design with 213 volunteered women over 60 years of age. Physical activity was monitored for 7 days of the week using Actigraph Gt3x monitor. The Senior Fitness Test battery and Hand-grip strength tests were performed to assess functional fitness. Quality of life was self-reported using short version of WHOQOL-brief questionnaire. Women who met the PA recommendations achieved slightly better results in most functional tests and all domain of quality of life. The significant differences were found in upper body strength, dynamic balance and social relationships domain of quality of life. Physical activity programs developed on the basis of WHO recommendations have the potential to improve functional capacity and quality of life. However, further experimental studies in this area are required.


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