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Envelhecimento e Solidão: Um estudo com pessoas idosas a frequentar um programa...
Vaz, Paula Marisa Fortunato; Monteiro, António M.; Fortunato, ÁlvaroNo contexto do envelhecimento da população e das mudanças na organização da sociedade, bem como na estrutura e na dinâmica das famílias, a solidão emerge como um problema social do qual várias consequências podem advir. Salienta-se o sofrimento de quem a sente e a associação a uma menor qualidade de vida (Rodrigues, 2018), ao aumento da mortalidade e a um maior risco de algumas doenças cardiovasculares, metaból...
Mental illness risk prediction in high school students using artificial neural ...
Encarnação, Samuel; Vaz, Paula Marisa Fortunato; Vaz, Filipe J.A.; Fortunato, Álvaro; Monteiro, António M.The sustainable development goals of the United Nations 2030 agenda, goal number 3 – Good health and well-being- align with student mental health. Objective: To conduct an artificial neural network (ANN) to predict the students' self-reported mental health dimensions. Methods: A cross-sectional and observational study enrolling sociodemographic and health state data from 2050 university students aged (18–30 yea...
Hierarchical clustering of the pre-exam anxiety levels in physically inactive a...
Encarnação, Samuel; Teixeira, José Eduardo; Forte, Pedro; Leite, Luciano Bernardes; Sortwell, Andrew; Branquinho, Luís; Ferraz, Ricardo; Afonso, PedroThe relationship between physical activity and anxiety among students has been extensively studied, with research highlighting the protective effects of physical activity on mental well-being. Methods: This article synthesizes existing literature on the topic and presents a novel analysis of pre-exam anxiety rates among physically inactive high school students from 56 countries. Using data from the Programme fo...
Adherence to the mediterranean diet and the risk of metabolic syndrome: a preli...
Alves, Sara; Mendes, Eugénia; Monteiro, António M.; Fernandes, Adília; Fernandes, Hélder; Vaz, Josiana A.; Pereira, Ana Maria Geraldes RodriguesThe aging population is facing an increase in chronic diseases, particularly Metabolic Syndrome (MetS), which raises the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes1,2. Effective prevention strategies are essential. The Mediterranean diet, rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and healthy fats, has been shown to improve metabolic health and reduce these risks, especially among older adults3,4
Ageing at work: impact and consequences – a scoping review
Magalhães, Carlos Pires; Fernandes, Adília; Vaz, Josiana A.; Pereira, Ana Maria Geraldes Rodrigues; Monteiro, António M.; Fernandes, HélderAgeism, characterised by discriminatory aYtudes towards older individuals based on nega've stereotypes, is present in various aspects of society, including workplaces, public spaces, and healthcare seYngs, influencing the psychological well-being of the ones affected. Par'cularly in the workplace, ageism poses significant challenges for older workers, affec'ng their produc'vity and job sa'sfac'on. As the workfo...
Long-term effects of multicomponent training on body composition and physical f...
Encarnação, Samuel; Schneider, André; Encarnação, Roberto Gonçalves; Leite, Luciano Bernardes; Forte, Pedro; Fernandes, Hélder; Monteiro, António M.Multicomponent training is suggested as an efficient way to address the side effects of long-term treatment in breast cancer survivors and reduce the age-related relapse risk in these patients. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a multicomponent training intervention on breast cancer survivors’ physical fitness and body composition. This experimental and controlled study included 19 breast cancer surviv...
Hierarchical clustering of the pre-exam anxiety levels in physically inactive a...
Encarnação, Samuel; Teixeira, José Eduardo; Forte, Pedro; Leite, Luciano Bernardes; Sortwell, Andrew; Branquinho, Luís; Ferraz, Ricardo; Afonso, PedroThe relationship between physical activity and anxiety among students has been extensively studied, with research highlighting the protective effects of physical activity on mental well-being.Methods This article synthesizes existing literature on the topic and presents a novel analysis of pre-exam anxiety rates among physically inactive high school students from 56 countries. Using data from the Programme for ...
No me muevo, no puedo dormir-me caigo: una revisión y metanálisis del ejercicio...
Forte, Pedro; Barbosa, Tiago M.; Monteiro, António M.; Pecos-Martín, DanielThis systematic review and meta-analysis aim assess the impact estimation of physical exercise on sleep quality and balance in older adults. A rigorous literature search adhering to PRISMA guidelines was conducted across Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed databases, yielding a total of 3885 articles. Following stringent inclusion and exclusion criteria, 14 articles were selected for analysis, with 4 ultimately ...
Effectiveness of a multicomponent physical exercise program against older adult...
Encarnação, Samuel; Alves, João Ribeiro; Barbosa, Tiago M.; Forte, Pedro; Leite, Luciano Bernardes; Monteiro, António M.This study assessed the effectiveness of a multicomponent exercise training against old adults' physical fragility and obesity risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. An experimental, controlled, and longitudinal study was performed in October 2021 (during the pandemic) and after the intervention in March 2023 (during the pandemic), totalizing 16-month intervention. A total of 53 elderly (37 older women and 16 older...
The Effect of Flywheel Resistance Training on Executive Function in Older Women...
Cota, Amanda dos Reis; Pérez Bedoya, Édison Andrés; Agostinho, Pablo Augusto Garcia; Leite, Luciano Bernardes; Schneider, André; Forte, PedroExecutive function, which includes inhibitory control, working memory, and cognitive flexibility, tends to decline with aging. While traditional resistance training (TRT) has shown positive effects in mitigating these declines, limited evidence is available regarding flywheel resistance training (FRT). This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effects of TRT and FRT on executive function in older women. In t...