... between the maximum and minimum value where I = (observed value- minimum value) /(maximum value- minimum value) . Thus, the closer the observed value is to the minimum value, the smaller is the numerator ... the numerator and therefore the worse the situation o fdevelopment. Conversely, the closer the observed value is to the maximum value, the better the situation interms of development. The maximum and ... appears that physical activity may lessen the severity of stroke,improving quality of life andthe capacity for work and leisure, thereby reducing the chances of new strokes and the functional...
... the recommended level ofphysicalactivityand a health- related quality of life (HRQOL) exists in the Japanese population. Thus, the present study examinedwhether the recommended physicalactivity ... on the effects ofphysicalactivityand exercise on the reduction of the symptoms of depression and anxiety [2,23]. Vuilleimnet al. [13] reported on the association between the percep-tion of ... Interna-tional standardization ofphysicalactivity level – Reliability and validity study ofthe Japanese version ofthe International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). J Healthand WelfareStatistics...
... 2004.4 Physical activityand mental health status of elderly Benedetti TRB et alDISCUSSION The results regarding the frequency ofphysicalactivity showed that a majority (59.3%) ofthe elderly ... cant relationship between the levels ofphysicalactivity and the state of mental health. That is, this association showed lower prevalence of indicators of depression and dementia among non-sedentary ... activity, thus showing once again the importance of such practices. In a Canadian study on healthand ag-ing, the prevalence of severe depression was 2.6% and of mild depression was 4%. These...
... prevent physical inactivity and improve thehealth status of older people in SpainList of abbreviationsPA: Physical activity; LTPA: Leisure time physical activity; SNHS: The SpanishNational Health ... contributionsDPC conceived ofthe study, and participated in its design and coordination and draft the manuscript. CAB carried out the acquisition ofthe data,analysis and interpretation of data. She has ... a cause and effect relationship dueto the lack of longitudinal follow-up ofthe same indi-viduals. Nevertheless, the use of a national population-based survey permits the inclusion of representativenational...
... smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, include reduced levels of physical activity. Of particular concern is the increasingly unhealthy diet andphysical inactivity of adolescents and children. ... raising the awareness ofthe potential which healthy dietary habits andphysicalactivity have for reducing the risk for chronic diseases amongst decision makers, health professionals, the media and ... at health professionals, food chain operators and the general public on the impact of nutrition on health) with scientific advice and assistance (on the role of EFSA in the establishment of...
... SHAPE AND SIZE: THEHEALTH BENEFITS OFPHYSICALACTIVITY FOR GIRLS AND WOMENBritish Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health 43control, stages of change) andthe inclusion of social theories ... understands physical activity as more than physical fitness. Starting from a definition of fitness as “a state of total well-being of the BEYOND SHAPE AND SIZE: THEHEALTH BENEFITS OFPHYSICALACTIVITY ... supports thevalueof regular physicalactivity in preventing and treating many physical and mental health concerns and diseases. The association of low physical fitness with an in-creased risk of...
... exercise to bulk of food, to the constitution ofthe patient, to the age of the individual, to the season ofthe year, to the changes in the winds, to the situation of the region in which the patient ... individual and family health. The bookcontained rules for the healthy andthe sick and stressed the importance of exercise for goodhealth inboth children and adults.During the 19th century, both the ... the publication ofthe article“Muscular Fitness andHealth in the December 1953issue ofthe Journal of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. The authors, Hans Kraus and RuthHirschland...
... since the median score s the mean Physicaland Mental Composite scores of the SF-36 of our community-dwelling sample withmild motor impairment were lower than the norms. The scores ofthe SF-36 ... for the Mental CompositeScore ofthe SF-36 were not carried out. In addition,age and gender ofthe participants d id not correlate to the Physical or Mental Composite Scores ofthe SF-36 and ... liv-ing in the community and 2) to assess the relationshipbetween the functional ability (motor impairments of lower extremity, balance and walking distance) of theseindividuals to the amount of daily...
... degenerativedisease ofthe brain andthe leading cause of SENIL-ITY in the United States. About 4 million Americanshave Alzheimer’s disease, roughly 10 percent of the U.S. population over the age of 65 and ... larynx, hairgrowth, and muscular development. Testosteronemaintains the prostate gland, seminal vesicles, and sperm production ofthe testes. The inner region ofthe adrenal gland, the medulla, is ... bronchioles (the small airpassageways ofthe lungs). It stimulates the release of free FATTY ACIDS from fat stored in ADIPOSE TISSUE and the release of glucose from glycogen. The effects of norepinephrine...
... it, the wisdom ofthe experts. The elegance ofthe process was one ofthe many attractions to me of assuming the role of chair ofthe Panel. I could pretend that it was the major reason, and ... aresummarised and displayed in Chapter 7. Physical activity The scope ofthe work of this Panel is wider than that of the previous panel. The previous report judged that the evidence that physicalactivity ... since the 1980s; ofthe liver, whichhas risen since 1990; andofthe oesophagus.For age-standardised rates of these cancers,see the second figure.20For the period 2002–2003, 10 per cent of men...
... their experiences, what they believe about issues, and how their interactions with others influence these attitudes and values. These scholars study the concept of social construction, or the ... that have surfaced in thephysicalactivityandhealth professions will serve you well, providing both an overview ofthe research form and a context for its current professional position.Bain, ... Than the Other?These issues have led to a paradigm war among scientists, who argue that one form of research is more rigorous, meaningful, and appropriate for the disciplines ofhealthand physical...
... of the study andthe editing ofthe article. BR contributed to shaping of the article andthe editing ofthe article. GEE contributed to the statisticalanalyses andthe editing ofthe manuscripts. ... Department of Public Health and Primary Health Care, University of Bergen, Norway.5Department of Public Healthand Primary Health Care, University of Bergen, Norway.6Department of Public Healthand ... Department of Public Health and Primary Health Care, University of Bergen, NorwayFull list of author information is available at the end ofthe articleHamang et al. Healthand Quality of Life...
... is the foundation of good health. This new model ofhealth care emphasizes the importance of personal choices and lifestylemodification, especially the critical role of diet inmaintaining health. ... health. This change represents a health revolution,”based on advances in the science of nutrition. It iseven changing the outlook ofhealth professionals. The old model of curing disease and ... larynx, hairgrowth, and muscular development. Testosteronemaintains the prostate gland, seminal vesicles, and sperm production ofthe testes. The inner region ofthe adrenal gland, the medulla, is...
... ends of long bones ofthe arms and legs. Red bone marrow fills the cavities and the ends of some long bones and most flat bones. Inadults, red marrow is the site of synthesis of redblood cells and ... particles and eases their passage into the stomach and initiates starch digestion by the enzyme salivary amylase. The act of swallowingmoves the food past the epiglottis and down into the esophagus, ... obsessedwith the fear of obesity. They fear being unloved,being judged in terms of their appearance and degree of success. Food, eating, and weight controlbecome obsessions, dwarfing other areas of theirpersonal...