Ageing is an irreversible natural and normal life process that leads to function loss, often associated with sarcopenia and increased dependence on others. Physical exercise induces an improvement in muscle function, counteracting the effects of ageing and potentially delaying dependence. The main objective of this study was to measure the effect of a physical exercise program on physical fitness, sarcopenia, a...
One of the leading age-related changes affecting most older adults is the worsening of sleep quality. The literature suggests that the reduction of daily physical activity and increased frequency of daytime sleep periods in older adults are some of the main events contributing to the reduction in sleep quality, which may also negatively affect cognitive function. Considering this, it is expected that older peop...
Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes include heterogeneous populations of T lymphocytes that play crucial roles in the tumor immune response; importantly, their presence in the tumor tissue may predict clinical outcomes. Therefore, we herein studied the prognostic significance of the presence and location of CD3<sup>+</sup>, CD8<sup>+</sup>, and FoxP3<sup>+</sup> T lymphocytes in colorectal cancer samples. In the int...
Introduction: Failure in Transfer of Passive Immunity (FTPI) is a condition that occurs frequently in the bovine species when inadequate ingestion or absorption of enough good-quality colostrum takes place. In bovine kept in extensive conditions, FTPI diagnosis is usually made by complete physical examination, with not enough time for laboratory analysis, and treatment is based on the administration of colostru...
Introduction: Failure in Transfer of Passive Immunity (FTPI) is a condition that occurs frequently in the bovine species when inadequate ingestion or absorption of enough good-quality colostrum takes place. In bovine kept in extensive conditions, FTPI diagnosis is usually made by complete physical examination, with not enough time for laboratory analysis, and treatment is based on the administration of colostru...
This article focuses on the personal experiences of Portuguese women regarding separation and divorce. The sample included 96 women, with at least 1 child, who responded to an inventory that addressed conflict, dysfunctional conjugality, emotional experiences, social support, and adaptation to divorce. Higher levels of conflict and marital dysfunction in litigious divorces were found, as well as more conflict w...
O divórcio contribuiu para uma mudança da estrutura familiar estando associado a um declínio da qualidade da relação conjugal com implicações a nível pessoal, interpessoal e social e tem vindo a aumentar nos últimos anos. Participaram 165 mulheres separadas ou divorciadas, com pelo menos um filho do casamento, com idades entre os 24 e os 55 anos que responderam ao inventário feminino de vivências do processo de...
O divórcio contribuiu para uma mudança da estrutura familiar estando associado a um declínio da qualidade da relação conjugal com implicações a nível pessoal, interpessoal e social e tem vindo a aumentar nos últimos anos. Participaram 165 mulheres separadas ou divorciadas, com pelo menos um filho do casamento, com idades entre os 24 e os 55 anos que responderam ao inventário feminino de vivências do processo de...
O divórcio contribuiu para uma mudança da estrutura familiar estando associado a um declínio da qualidade da relação conjugal com implicações a nível pessoal, interpessoal e social e tem vindo a aumentar nos últimos anos. Participaram 165 mulheres separadas ou divorciadas, com pelo menos um filho do casamento, com idades entre os 24 e os 55 anos que responderam ao inventário feminino de vivências do processo de...