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World Heart Federation Cholesterol Roadmap: The Portuguese case
Abreu, A; Dores, H; Gonçalves, L; Franco, F; Silveira, C; Proença, G; Teresa Timóteo, A; Cardim, N; Pedro, M; Fiuza, M; Ferreira, D; Bento, LAtherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) remains the major cause of premature death and disability; effective cardiovascular (CV) risk prevention is fundamental. The World Heart Federation (WHF) Cholesterol Roadmap provides a framework for national policy development and aims to achieve ASCVD prevention. At the invitation of the WHF, a group of experts from the Portuguese Society of Cardiology (SPC), addr...
Effects of two 24-week multimodal exercise programs on reaction time, mobility,...
Rosado, H; Bravo, J; Raimundo, A; Carvalho, J; Marmeleira, J; Pereira, CBackground Falls in older adults are considered a major public health problem. Declines in cognitive and physical functions, as measured by parameters including reaction time, mobility, and dual-task performance, have been reported to be important risk factors for falls. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of two multimodal programs on reaction time, mobility, and dual-task performance in commu...
Impact of a supervised multicomponent physical exercise program on cognitive fu...
Leite, N; Costa, M; Marmeleira, J; Viana, J; Raimundo, A; Mendes, RThis study evaluated the impact of a multicomponent exercise program on cognitive functions in participants with Type 2 Diabetes. Participants (n = 70, 65.6 ± 5.9 years) engaged in the program (75 min per session; 3 x week) for 32 weeks. A battery of cognitive tests was performed at baseline and study completion. Two groups were formed according to their attendance rate (low and high attendance), and statistica...
A systematic review of studies that included both measures of physical activity...
Ferreira, S; Marmeleira, J; Raimundo, AObjective: The main aim of this study is to identify, appraise and synthesize evidence on the level of physical activity and sedentary behavior in older adults. Method: This review was restricted to studies published between January 2006 and January 2019 and included studies that reported physical activity and sedentary behavior in older adults (≥65 years old) without chronical health conditions. Results: Twent...
Test-retest reliability of upper-limb proprioception and balance tests in older...
Galhardas, L; Raimundo, A; Marmeleira, JAim To examine the test-retest reliability of two upper-limb proprioception tests (Weight Detection Test, or WDT, and Arm Ruler Positioning Test, or ARPT) and two balance tests (Functional Reach Test, or FRT, and Timed Up and Go test, or TUG) in older nursing home residents. Methods Fifty-three nursing home residents (85.9 ± 3.9 years) participated in this study. Outcome measures were assessed on two occasions,...
Test-retest reliability of the functional reach test and the hand grip strength...
Ferreira, S; Raimundo, A; Marmeleira, JThis study aimed to determine the absolute and relative test-retest reliability of the functional reach test (FRT) and the handgrip strength test (HGST) in older adults using nursing homes. Methods Participants (≥ 65 years old), living in nursing homes or using their day care services, were distributed into a group without cognitive impairment (GWCI, n = 43) and a group with mild cognitive impairment (GCI; n = ...
Test-Retest Reliability of Isokinetic Knee Strength Measurements in Type 2 Diab...
Adsuar, J; Parraca, J; Raimundo, A; Garcia-Gordillo, M; Polero, P; Romas-Carus, PBackground: Reliability studies are used to verify the evaluation accuracy of a given device. Strength is an important factor for the development of daily activities and its correct management is fundamental. The objective of this study was to examine the reliability of a concentric strength test in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods: Twenty-seven individuals with T2DM performed three repetiti...
Psychometric properties of a computerized and hand-reaction time tests in older...
Ferreira, S; Raimundo, A; Marmeleira, JThe aim of this study was to determine the absolute and relative reliability and validity of two reaction time (RT) tests in older adults using long-term facility: the ruler drop test (RDT, a simple RT) and the Deary-Liewald RT task (DLRT, simple and four-choice RT). Participants (≥65 years old) using long-term facilities were distributed into a group without cognitive impairment (GWCI, n = 41), and a group wit...
Exercise Intensity in Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases: Systematic Review ...
Gonçalves, C; Raimundo, A; Abreu, A; Bravo, JExercise-induced improvements in the VO2peak of cardiac rehabilitation participants are well documented. However, optimal exercise intensity remains doubtful. This study aimed to identify the optimal exercise intensity and program length to improve VO2peak in patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) following cardiac rehabilitation. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) included a control group and at least o...
Effects of Twelve Sessions of High-Temperature Sauna Baths on Body Composition ...
Toro, V; Siquier-Coll, J; Pérz-Quintero, M; Raimundo, A; Muñoz, D; Maynar, MThe health benefits of sauna baths are attracting ever-increasing interest. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of 12 high-temperature (100 °C) sauna baths on body composition of 23 healthy young men, divided into a control group (CG) and a sauna group (SG). Both groups were initially evaluated by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), after which the SG experienced 12 sessions of ...