Physical Activity of Adults Aged 55 to 75 Years in Japan

Flexibility of Older Adults Aged 55–86 Years and the Influence of Physical Activity

Cross-sectional age-related differences in flexibility of older adults aged 55-86 years of varying activity levels were examined. Shoulder abduction and hip flexion flexibility measurements were obtained from 436 individuals (205 men, 71 ± 9 years; 231 women, 72 ± 8 years). Total physical activity was assessed using the Minnesota Leisure-Time Physical Activity Questionnaire. Shoulder abduction ...

Oral Health Status in Adults Aged 30-75 Years with Some Mental Problems among a Sample of Iranian Population

Introduction: Oral health is one of the most important aspects of public health and people with mental health problems are at higher risk of oral diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the oral health status of adults aged 30-75 years with some mental health problems in a sample of Iranian population. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed using Persian cohort baseline data...

Are behavioral interventions effective in increasing physical activity at 12 to 36 months in adults aged 55 to 70 years? a systematic review and meta-analysis

BACKGROUND Retirement represents a major transitional life stage in middle to older age. Changes in physical activity typically accompany this transition, which has significant consequences for health and well-being. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the evidence for the effect of interventions to promote physical activity in adults aged 55 to 70 years, focusing on studies that ...

Regression equations to predict 6 - minute walk distance in Chinese adults aged 55 – 85 years

Determinants of Physical Activity Behaviors among People Aged 30 to 50 Years: An Application of the Trans-Theoretical Model

Aims: Low mobility is the 4th common cause of human death. The Trans-Theoretical Model (TTM) is a health behavior change theory that describes the process of how people change their behavior. This study was conucted with the aim of investigating the determinants of Physical Activity (PA) behavior based on the TTM in 30-50-year-old individuals. Materials and Methods: In this cross sectional des...