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Tipos de atividade física e hábitos alimentares entre os membros da igreja
Honório, Samuel; Batista, Marco; Santos, Jorge; Petrica, Joao; Farinha, Carlos; Vieira, Fernando; Rebelo, Miguel; Silveira, PauloIntrodução: A atividade física adequada e os hábi-tos alimentares estão diretamente ligados e contribuem de forma posi-tiva na prevenção de doen-ças hipocinéticas e auxílio no tratamento de doenças como a obesidade, asma brônquica, diabetes e distúrbios do movimento. Objetivo: Identificar e analisar os comportamen-tos evidenciados por esta padres e freiras de acordo com os tipos atividade física praticada e háb...
Association of FAAH rs324420 (C385A) Polymorphism with High-Level Performance i...
Silva, Hugo-Henrique; Tavares, Valéria; Silva, Maria Raquel G.; Neto, Beatriz Vieira; Cerqueira, Fátima; Medeiros, RuiGenetic variants are recognized to affect athletic performance, partially by modulating competition-facilitating behavior. In this study, the role of three genetic variants previously linked to athlete status was investigated among elite volleyball players. A total of 228 players (26.7 ± 8.1 years old) participating in the Portuguese championship and with multiple medalists in national and international competi...
Health Professionals' Chronotype Association with Salivary Cortisol and Occupat...
de Azevedo Bringel, Jocélia Maria; Abreu, Isabel; Muniz, Maria-Cláudia Mendes Caminha; de Almeida, Paulo César; Silva, Maria Raquel G.Burnout syndrome has been reported among health workers, particularly those working in critical areas, and is considered a significant public health problem. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between chronotype and work-related stress, as measured by salivary cortisol levels and burnout, among health professionals working in neonatal intensive care units. A cross-sectional study was conducted acr...
FAAH rs324420 Polymorphism: Biological Pathways, Impact on Elite Athletic Perfo...
Silva, Hugo-Henrique; Tavares, Valéria; Neto, Beatriz Vieira; Cerqueira, Fátima; Medeiros, Rui; Silva, Maria Raquel G.Gene variation linked to physiological functions is recognised to affect elite athletic performance by modulating training and competition-enabling behaviour. The fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) has been investigated as a good candidate for drug targeting, and recently, its single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs324420 was reported to be associated with athletic performance. Given the implications, the biolog...
Excessive Noise in Neonatal Units and the Occupational Stress Experienced by He...
Bringel, Jocélia Maria de Azevedo; Abreu, Isabel; Muniz, Maria-Cláudia Mendes Caminha; de Almeida, Paulo César; Silva, Maria Raquel G.Excessive noise in the work environment has been associated with extra-auditory symptoms, which can have harmful long-term effects on individuals. The purpose of this study was to identify noise levels in neonatal intensive care units and investigate their impact on the occurrence of stress among healthcare professionals, using cortisol levels as a biomarker for Burnout Syndrome. This descriptive, observational...
Nutritional status and dental caries of vulnerable Cambodian children and adole...
Silva, Maria Raquel G.; Manac’h, Justine; Marques, Vitor Rosado; Frias-Bulhosa, JoséDuring childhood, malnutrition is associated with dental caries, being the most prevalent oral disease in Cambodian. Therefore, this cross-sectional study investigated the nutritional status and the prevalence of dental caries in 344 vulnerable Cambodian children and adolescents aged 6 to 18 years old. Nutritional status (body weight, height and body mass index-for-age and sex) and the DMFT index (decayed-missi...
Self-reported symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress in Portuguese primary ...
Costa, Diogo; Cunha, Marina; Ferreira, Cláudia; Gama, A.; Machado-Rodrigues, Aristides M.; Marques, V. Rosado; Nogueira, Helena; Silva, Maria Raquel G.Symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress experienced during childhood might have a negative impact on development. This study explores factors associated with such symptoms among Portuguese primary school-aged children.
Self-reported symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress in Portuguese primary ...
Costa, Diogo; Cunha, Marina; Ferreira, Cláudia; Gama, Augusta; Machado-Rodrigues, Aristides M.; Marques, Vitor Rosado; Nogueira, HelenaBackground: Symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress experienced during childhood might have a negative impact on development. This study explores factors associated with such symptoms among Portuguese primary school-aged children. Methods: A sample of children (n = 1022, mean age = 8.77 years old) was recruited in public and private schools from the cities of Coimbra, Lisbon and Porto, Portugal. The children...
Social inequalities in traditional and emerging screen devices among Portuguese...
Rodrigues, Daniela; Gama, Augusta; Machado-Rodrigues, Aristides M.; Nogueira, Helena; Silva, Maria Raquel G.; Marques, Vitor Rosado; Padez, CristinaBackground: Children are often exposed to too much screen time but few studies have explored the use of old and new digital media among young children. This study assesses screen time, including traditional and mobile devices, in pre-school and elementary school-aged children, according to their gender, age, and socioeconomic position (SEP). Methods: A total of 8430 children (3 to 10 years; 50.8% boys) from the...
Exercise programme intervention for persons with motor ataxia
Honório, Samuel; Batista, Marco; Serrano, João; Petrica, João; Mesquita, Helena; Carrão, Luis; Ribeiro, Jaime Moreira; Santos, Jorge; Martins, JúlioIntroduction: Ataxia affects the nervous system by decreasing balance and coordination most mostly in the trunk, arms and legs. Physical activity is used to help lowering the symptoms of this disease. Objective: The study objective aims to determine the effects of an exercise program intervention focused on quality of life of this person in terms of body composition, hemodynamic parameters and functional capaci...