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Do older adults with multimorbidity meet the recommended levels of physical activity? An analysis of Scottish health survey
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MDPI AG
, 2019 , Article)
There is a positive association between physical activity (PA) and improved health in older adults. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence and determinants of meeting recommended levels of PA among older ...
The effect of exercise on glucoregulatory hormones: A countermeasure to human aging: Insights from a comprehensive review of the literature
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MDPI AG
, 2019 , Article Review)
Hormones are secreted in a circadian rhythm, but also follow larger-scale timetables, such as monthly (hormones of the menstrual cycle), seasonal (i.e., winter, summer), and, ultimately, lifespan-related patterns. Several ...
The associations between mental well-being and adherence to physical activity guidelines in patients with cardiovascular disease: Results from the scottish health survey
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MDPI AG
, 2019 , Article)
The association between physical activity (PA) and mental well-being in individuals with a cardiovascular disease (CVD) is poorly studied. The objective of this study was to assess the association between mental well-being ...
Effects of acute and chronic exercise on immunological parameters in the elderly aged: Can physical activity counteract the effects of aging?
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Frontiers Media S.A.
, 2018 , Article Review)
Immunosenescence is characterized by deterioration of the immune system caused by aging which induces changes to innate and adaptive immunity. Immunosenescence affects function and phenotype of immune cells, such as ...