R. Mohammad, Hatamzadeh Nasser, F. Mojtaba, A. Zahra, Sadeghi Masoumeh
{"title":"Study of Cardiovascular Factors, Quality of Life and Body Composition in Physically Active and Sedentary Women","authors":"R. Mohammad, Hatamzadeh Nasser, F. Mojtaba, A. Zahra, Sadeghi Masoumeh","doi":"10.35248/HAR.2019.8.5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35248/HAR.2019.8.5","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate cardiovascular factors, quality of life (physical health, psychological health, social relationships and the living environment health) and body composition in physically active and sedentary elderly women. Methods: In this quasi-experimental, applied research, the study population included 724 elderly women aged 65-75 years old at a day rehabilitation center affiliated to the Welfare Organization of Shiraz. A total of 173 women assigned to two groups [active (n: 75) and sedentary (n: 98) participated voluntarily in this study.Inclusion criteria were regular participation in the sports program of the center for at least three years for the active group and lack of performing exercise of any type for sedentary group. Quality of life was investigated through the WHO Quality of Life Questionnaire, body mass index (BMI) calculated by the formula body weight (kg) divided by the square of the body height (m), and homocysteine level by hematologic measurements.Data were analyzed using independent t-test and Pearson correlation coefficient. The significance level (P) was considered <0.05. Results: There was a significant difference in the values of physical health (P≤0.001), psychological health (P≤0.001), social relationships (P≤0.001), life environment health (P≤0.001), quality of life (P≤0.001), homocysteine level (P≤0.001) and BMI (P≤0.001) between the two groups. Homocysteine level and BMI were significantly, inversely correlated with quality of life in active women(P≤0.05), but homocysteine level and BMI were insignificantly and inversely correlated with quality of life in sedentary women(P>0.05).","PeriodicalId":90841,"journal":{"name":"Healthy aging research","volume":"46 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70016663","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ryan Hulla, Danielle M. Brecht, Jessica J. Stephens, E. Salas, Chasley B. Jones, R. Gatchel
{"title":"The biopsychosocial approach and considerations involved in chronic pain","authors":"Ryan Hulla, Danielle M. Brecht, Jessica J. Stephens, E. Salas, Chasley B. Jones, R. Gatchel","doi":"10.35248/har.2019.8.6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35248/har.2019.8.6","url":null,"abstract":"Chronic pain conditions are currently the most common and economically-burdensome health ailment in the United States. The present article highlights and reviews multiple dimensions associated with chronic pain including; biological, phsycial, psychological and social factors that all need to be assessed and treated simultaneously. This article will review research in several dimensions that are affected by chronic pain which include the economic impact of chronic pain, the current issues with the biomedical approach of treating pain, advantages to the biopsychosocial approach for pain management, and how pain is associated with physical deconditioning, postural control, gait, sleep quality, and psychosocial well-being. Most importantly, this article corroborates with the reviewed research that the biopsychosocial model of pain is the most appropriate model for addressing the aforementioned factors circumscribing such conditions. Finally, this article will underline the development of interdisciplinary interventions, such as functional restoration, that have shown to be both therapeutic and cost-effective in managing chronic pain.","PeriodicalId":90841,"journal":{"name":"Healthy aging research","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70017078","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Healthy Aging and Exercise: Treating Disease and Disability","authors":"Yin Wu, G. Panza, B. Taylor, L. Pescatello","doi":"10.1007/978-3-030-06200-2_21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-06200-2_21","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":90841,"journal":{"name":"Healthy aging research","volume":"21 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78753464","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Sanchez, Anne S. Batti, D. Armaingaud, P. Denormandie, M. Dramé, Stéphane Hugon
{"title":"Aging in Europe: a cluster analysis of the elderly in 4 European countries according to their views on successful aging","authors":"S. Sanchez, Anne S. Batti, D. Armaingaud, P. Denormandie, M. Dramé, Stéphane Hugon","doi":"10.1097/HXR.0000000000000019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/HXR.0000000000000019","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Concepts like “healthy aging,” “successful aging,” “aging with high functional ability” or “aging well” have been used increasingly in the last few years. Objective: The main goal of our survey was to describe the representation of pleasure and their patterns in people aged 65 and older in 4 European countries. Our second aim was to study the characteristics of each country regarding successful aging. Methods: This cross-sectional study including >4000 seniors was based on an online survey conducted with people aged 65 and older in 4 European countries: France, Belgium, Italy, and Germany. Our sample was representative of the population aged 65 and older in each of the countries surveyed. The survey took place from August 20 to September 29, 2014. Results: Cluster analysis led us to define 6 profiles of elderly people with regards to “living well, aging well.” The profiles ranged from “fragile and aged” to “familial hedonist” with “socially inclined” and “independent” elders falling in the middle. Groups were not evenly distributed across countries, suggesting geographic variations in the process of aging. Discussion: “Aging well” is a complex concept, and people from different countries have varying expectations of successful aging. Conclusion: Further studies are needed to determine how tailored interventions can best address the needs of elderly people with different views and expectations regarding successful aging.","PeriodicalId":90841,"journal":{"name":"Healthy aging research","volume":"7 1","pages":"e19"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1097/HXR.0000000000000019","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47844927","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kelley Strout, Fayeza S Ahmed, Karyn Sporer, E. Howard, Elizabeth Sassatelli, Kristen Mcfadden
{"title":"What are older adults wellness priorities? A qualitative analysis of priorities within multiple domains of wellness","authors":"Kelley Strout, Fayeza S Ahmed, Karyn Sporer, E. Howard, Elizabeth Sassatelli, Kristen Mcfadden","doi":"10.1097/HXR.0000000000000021","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/HXR.0000000000000021","url":null,"abstract":"Innovative, community-based interventions that promote behavioral wellness are critical to engaging older adults in improving personal health. The objective of this qualitative content review was to develop an understanding of older adults’ wellness priorities. A random sample of 128 male and female US residents age 65 and older who live in communities in 22 states was extracted from a national data set. Personalized open-ended health priorities were compiled using the Wellness Assessment Tool. Data were analyzed using qualitative analysis with Hettler’s Six Dimensions of Wellness as the theoretical framework. Physical, social, and emotional priorities were the most important to older adults followed by priorities in intellectual, occupational, and spiritual dimensions. Priorities within all 6 domains (physical, social, emotional, intellectual, occupational, and spiritual) appeared to promote study participants’ desire to sustain their independence and maintain health. Future research is needed to understand the best methods to promote wellness and independence among older adults.","PeriodicalId":90841,"journal":{"name":"Healthy aging research","volume":"12 1","pages":"e21"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1097/HXR.0000000000000021","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41300025","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Engaging older adults to inform diabetes medication adherence mobile application selection","authors":"C. Conway, T. Kelechi, L. Nemeth","doi":"10.1097/HXR.0000000000000020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/HXR.0000000000000020","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Medication nonadherence is a significant health concern that disproportionately affects older adults. Aging is often associated with comorbidities including diabetes and more complex drug regimens that can impact compliance. Objectives: To explore smartphone use among older adults with diabetes to evaluate potential medication adherence application preferences. Methods: This case report describes a series of stakeholder-engaged discussions with 11 older adults ages 60 years and older and 4 health care providers (HCPs), from a rural and small metropolitan community, in the southeastern United States. The Technology Acceptance Model led a conversation guide. Results: Older adults had smartphone devices. When considering use of the 2 applications, older adults and HCPs indicated preference for the Medisafe application. Conclusions: On the basis of advice of an older adult and HCP stakeholder sample, plans are underway to select a medication adherence application for future research.","PeriodicalId":90841,"journal":{"name":"Healthy aging research","volume":"7 1","pages":"e20"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1097/HXR.0000000000000020","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46537465","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yadollah Abolfathi Momtaz, R. Kargar, R. Hosseiny, R. Sahaf
{"title":"Rate and pattern of road traffic accidents among older and younger drivers","authors":"Yadollah Abolfathi Momtaz, R. Kargar, R. Hosseiny, R. Sahaf","doi":"10.1097/HXR.0000000000000018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/HXR.0000000000000018","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Driving mobility as an instrumental activity of daily living can maintain quality of life and prevent social isolation in old age. However, physiological and cognitive changes associated with aging cause driving skills that may increase the frequency and severity of traffic accidents among older drivers compared with their younger counterparts. Therefore, this study was conducted to compare the rate and pattern of road traffic accidents between older and younger drivers in Urmia City, West Azerbaijan Province,Iran. Methods: The study used a cross-sectional retrospective design to obtain all road traffic accidents from March 21, 2014 to March 20, 2015 in Urmia City, West Azerbaijan Province, Iran. The relevant data were derived from Police traffic crash reports using a checklist developed by researchers. The descriptive and inferential statistics were conducted using SPSS version 23. Results: A total of 2646 road traffic accidents were studied. The age of drivers ranged from 14 to 80 years. The mean age of older drivers was 68.79 (SD=7.53). The rate of road traffic accident among older driver was found to be 8.1%. Older drivers compared with younger drivers, were more injured (37% vs. 16.8%). The results of a series of statistical analyses showed significant differences between older and younger drivers in patterns of road traffic accident. Conclusion: The results of the present study suggest that driving in old age should be acknowledged as a public health concern. In addition, the findings showing different patterns of road traffic accidents between older and younger drivers imply that different prevention approaches are needed.","PeriodicalId":90841,"journal":{"name":"Healthy aging research","volume":"7 1","pages":"e18"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1097/HXR.0000000000000018","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48189730","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xiaobei Pan, P. Passmore, S. Graham, S. Todd, B. McGuinness, B. Green
{"title":"Significant age-related alterations in the blood plasma metabolome of noncognitively impaired healthy elderly subjects","authors":"Xiaobei Pan, P. Passmore, S. Graham, S. Todd, B. McGuinness, B. Green","doi":"10.1097/HXR.0000000000000016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/HXR.0000000000000016","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Age is a major risk factor for most common neurodegenerative diseases. Although an increased research focus on diseases of aging, there is little information regarding the metabolite changes in the aging blood in healthy older adults. Such information could help us to understand neurocognitive changes associated with aging and also further improve the validity and reproducibility of future metabolite biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases. Materials and Methods: The purpose of this study was to assess how the metabolomic profiles of noncognitively impaired elderly participants changes with aging. Using a targeted liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry/MS metabolomics approach, this study examined 17 noncognitively impaired elderly participants (T0; 78.10±6.30 y; mini-mental state exam=29.29±0.85) and the same 17 subjects were followed-up ∼5 years later (T5; 83.29±6.13 y; mini-mental state exam=27.47±1.62). Results: The concentrations of 187 plasma metabolites determined were used to build a partial least squares-discriminant model which found that metabolomic profiles taken 5 years (T5) from baseline (T0) were distinctly different (R2=0.95; Q2=0.90). When metabolites levels at T5 were compared with T0, 68 of the 73 phosphatidylcholines, 25 of the 40 acylcarnitines, and 2 of the 14 lysophosphatidylcholines were increased, whereas 3 of the 14 lysophosphatidylcholines and 2 of the 14 sphingomyelins were decreased. Moreover, 20 of the 42 amino acids concentrations were significantly different between the 2 time points. Fourteen amino acids were increased at T5, whereas 6 amino acids were decreased. Conclusions: The plasma metabolome changes with age in elderly, noncognitively impaired subjects, and this could aid in developing valid and sensitive metabolite biomarkers for human disease.","PeriodicalId":90841,"journal":{"name":"Healthy aging research","volume":"7 1","pages":"e16"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1097/HXR.0000000000000016","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44091283","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
C. Petersen, Anne L. Schou, P. Schnohr, J. Tolstrup
{"title":"Physical activity and the development of visible age-related signs in the general population: a prospective cohort study","authors":"C. Petersen, Anne L. Schou, P. Schnohr, J. Tolstrup","doi":"10.1097/HXR.0000000000000013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/HXR.0000000000000013","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Physical inactivity is a well-known risk factor for multiple diseases and may be associated with increased aging of the body. Visible age-related signs indicate biological age, as individuals appearing old for their age are more likely to be at poor health, compared with people appearing their actual age. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that physical activity is associated with biological aging, indicated by 5 visible age-related signs (arcus corneae, xanthelasmata, earlobe crease, facial wrinkles, and pattern baldness). Materials and Method: We used information from 11,613 individuals in the Copenhagen City Heart Study. Physical activity and other lifestyle factors were assessed prospectively and visible age-related signs were inspected at subsequent examinations. We performed interval censored survival analyses, using a SE allowing for intragroup correlation, as some individuals were included twice. Results: Physical activity was not related to the risk of developing earlobe crease, facial wrinkles or pattern baldness. Among men, but not women, moderate physical activity was associated to a lower risk of developing xanthelasmata compared with inactivity (hazard ratio, 0.68; 95% confidence interval, 0.49–0.95) while among women, vigorous physical activity was associated to a higher risk of arcus cornea (hazard ratio, 1.51; 95% confidence interval, 1.05–2.15). Conclusion: Independent of chronological age, physical activity was not related to visible signs of aging. Aging is a part of a complex multifactorial process. This is the first prospective study to investigate the relation between physical activity level and looking old for your age.","PeriodicalId":90841,"journal":{"name":"Healthy aging research","volume":"7 1","pages":"e13"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1097/HXR.0000000000000013","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42620645","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}