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Sleep parameters in postmenopausal women and their relationship with moderate-v...
Pereira, Risla Elisabete; Antunes, Cristina; Alves, Emília; Gabriel, Ronaldo; Moreira, Carlos; Moreira, HelenaMenopause is associated with decreased physical activity and sleep disturbances. Short sleep duration and poor sleep quality have been associated with an increased risk of falls, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. It´s important to understand how physical activity influences sleep health in postmenopausal women. The purpose of this study was to analyse the variation of sleep duration and quality as a function of mod...
Depression, stress and anxiety in postmenopausal women and its relationship wit...
Ferreira, João; Alves, Emília; Abrantes, Catarina; Gabriel, Ronaldo; Silva, Paulo; Moreira, HelenaWomen in menopause have more mood swings than before menopause. Several studies attempt to clarify the role of menopause in the development of depression, anxiety, and stress in midlife. However, there is controversy about the relationship of body composition with psychological distress in postmenopausal women. This study investigated the relationship between fat mass (FM) and visceral fat level (FVL) with anxi...
Effects of green exercise program on body composition and connection with natur...
Moreira, Helena; Abrantes, Catarina; Teixeira, Andreia; Alves, Emília; Silva, Paulo; Gabriel, RonaldoThere is evidence that green exercise (physical activity performed in natural or urban spaces with vegetation) generates physical and psychological health benefits and promotes emotional connection to the natural environment. However, few studies quantify these effects, namely on postmenopausal women. This study investigated the influence of a 16-week green exercise program on body composition and nature connec...
Dynamic changes of the pelvic floor in elite athletes of different sports
Pires, Telma; Patrícia, Pires; Moreira, Helena; Gabriel, Ronaldo; Fan, Yida; Moutinho, Osvaldo; Viana, Sara; Viana, RuiIntroduction: One of the functions of the pelvic floor muscles (PFM) is to support the pelvic organs and continence. This continence mechanism tends to change when PFM are exposed to high-impact exercises. Objetives: To describe the dynamic changes in the pelvic floor (PF) in elite nulliparous athletes. Methods: Translabial two and three-dimensional ultrasound was used to assess PF anatomy and function in athle...
Dynamic changes of the pelvic floor in elite athletes of different sports
Pires, Telma; Pires, Patrícia; Moreira, Helena; Gabriel, Ronaldo; Fan, Yida; Moutinho, Osvaldo; Viana, Sara; Viana, RuiIntroduction: One of the functions of the pelvic floor muscles (PFM) is to support the pelvic organs and continence. This continence mechanism tends to change when PFM are exposed to high-impact exercises. Objetives: To describe the dynamic changes in the pelvic floor (PF) in elite nulliparous athletes. Methods: Translabial two and three-dimensional ultrasound was used to assess PF anatomy and function in athle...
An Emerging Paradigm for the UNESCO Global Geoparks: The Ecosystem’s Health Pro...
Gabriel, Ronaldo; Moreira, Helena; Alencoão, Ana; Faria, Aurélio; Silva, Elizabeth; Sá, ArturDuring the 38th General Conference of UNESCO, the Member States ratified the creation of the International Geoscience and Geoparks Programme (IGGP) expressing governmental recognition of the importance of managing outstanding geological sites and landscapes in a holistic manner. In this context, the importance of human interactions with the natural environment to promote healthy lifestyles was primarily a respo...
An Emerging Paradigm for the UNESCO Global Geoparks: The Ecosystem’s Health Pro...
Gabriel, Ronaldo; Moreira, Helena; Alencoão, Ana; Faria, Aurélio; Silva, Elizabeth; Sá, ArturDuring the 38th General Conference of UNESCO, the Member States ratified the creation of the International Geoscience and Geoparks Programme (IGGP) expressing governmental recognition of the importance of managing outstanding geological sites and landscapes in a holistic manner. In this context, the importance of human interactions with the natural environment to promote healthy lifestyles was primarily a respo...
Differences in foot contact times between obese and non-obese postmenopausal wo...
Silva, David; Gabriel, Ronaldo; Moreira, Maria; Abrantes, João; Faria, AurélioObjective: This study aimed to investigate the foot contact time differences between obese and nonobese subjects during walking when crossing obstacles. Methods: Ninety-eight postmenopausal women were assigned to four groups, and their plantar pressure temporal data were collected using a two-step protocol during walking when crossing an obstacle set at 30% height of lower limb length of each subject. The initi...
The effect of sex and localised fatigue on triceps surae musculoarticular stiff...
Faria, Aurélio; Gabriel, Ronaldo; Moreira, Helena; Camacho, Tanya; Brás, Rui; Ditroilo, MassimilianoPurpose: The main purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of fatigue on musculoarticular stiffness (MAS) of the ankle joint across sexes. Methods: Twenty-seven males and 26 females participated in the study. After baseline assessment of MAS and related variables, localised fatigue was induced in triceps surae using the standing heel-rise test during which the subjects were instructed to lift and ...
Foot rollover temporal parameters during walking straight ahead and stepping ov...
Silva, David; Gabriel, Ronaldo; Moreira, Helena; Abrantes, João; Faria, AurélioThe aim of this study was to compare the temporal foot rollover data between walking straight ahead and stepping over obstacles for obese and non-obese postmenopausal women. Plantar pressure data were collected from 67 women. The initial, final, and duration of contact of 10 foot areas were measured. Both limbs of both groups showed a longer foot contact duration on the obstacle task. Significant temporal diffe...