Relationship between physiological tremor and cognitive function in physically active older women.

Purpose: This study aimed to compare the physiological tremor, grip strength, and cognitive function of sedentary and physically active older adults.

Methods: Twenty-four older adults aged ≥65 years participated in this study and were divided into the sedentary (76.5±4.

The effect of oral glucose tolerance testing on changes in arterial stiffness and blood pressure in elderly women with hypertension and relationships between the stage of diabetes and physical fitness levels.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess changes in blood glucose level, blood pressure, and arterial stiffness after a 75 g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) in elderly women aged over 65 years with hypertension and either normal glycemic control, impaired fasting glucose tolerance, or diabetes mellitus. We also wished to investigate the relationship between stages of diabetes and physical fitness.

Methods: A total of 24 elderly women with hypertension were assigned to a control group (CON; n=7), impaired fasting glucose group (IFG; n=9), and diabetes mellitus group (DM; n=8).