Lifestyle and cardiometabolic risk factors in the ethnic and non-ethnic population > 15 years of age: results from the National Chilean Health Survey 2016-2017.

Background: lifestyle and cardiometabolic risk factors information is scarce regarding youth and adults of Latin-American ethnics. Objective: the primary aim was to describe the lifestyle and cardiometabolic risk factors for arterial hypertension (HTN) and diabetes in ethnic Latin-American groups (Mapuche and Aymara) and other non-ethnics > 15 years of age in the Chilean population. A secondary aim was to determine the association between physical activity 'intensity' with HTN and diabetes markers.

Autonomic function and its relationship with central obesity and hemodynamic variables in obese and overweight adults.

Introduction: central obesity is associated with an autonomic dysfunction characterized by an increase in sympathetic activity and a reduction in vagal tone, leading to a decrease in heart rate variability. Objective: we aimed to analyze the relationship between the time and frequency domains of heart rate variability with central obesity, and its hemodynamic variables in normal-weight, overweight and obese adults. Methods: a total of 65 adults were evaluated (25.

[Effects of physical exercise on aerobic fitness and cognition in older women with type 2 diabetes mellitus].

Background: Among older people, physical exercise improves cognitive function, aerobic fitness, and thus functional independence.

Aim: To determine the effects of a walking training program on aerobic fitness and cognitive function in older women with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Material And Methods: An experimental study was carried out in 76 women with type 2 diabetes mellitus aged between 64 and 78 years.

Effects of Two Physical Training Programs on the Cognitive Status of a Group of Older Adults in Chile.

Introduction: The effect of two physical training methods on older adults should be investigated in greater depth and its results shared with the community.

Objective: To determine the effects of two types of physical training on the functional features associated with the cognitive state and the effect on a physiological mediator of growth hormone (IGF-1) in older women.

Material And Methods: Quasi-experimental study that included 12 weeks of training in two groups divided into resistance and aerobic training.

Effects of Progressive Resistance Training on Cognition and IGF-1 Levels in Elder Women Who Live in Areas with High Air Pollution.

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of a muscular strength programme on the levels of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and cognitive status in elder women with mild cognitive impairment who lived in areas of high air pollution. A total of 157 women participated in the study, distributed in four groups: Active/Clean (AC = 38) and Active/Pollution (AP = 37), who carried out a progressive resistance training programme for 24 months, and Sedentary/Clean (SC = 40) and Sedentary/Pollution (SP = 42). Maximum strength in the upper and lower limbs (1RM), cognition (Mini-Mental Scale Examination (MMSE)) and blood IGF-1 were evaluated.

Effects of Cardiorespiratory Exercise on Cognition in Older Women Exposed to Air Pollution.

The aim was to analyze the effects of cardiorespiratory exercise and air pollution on cognition and cardiovascular markers in four groups of older women: the active/clean air group (AC), the active/polluted air group (AP), the sedentary/clean air group (SC), and the sedentary/polluted air group (SP). Active groups performed a training task based on progressive walking. Prior to and after the experiment, the following parameters were assessed: cognition, by Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE); maximum oxygen uptake (VO), estimated by the Six-Minute Walk Test (6mWT); heart rate (HR); and oxygen saturation (SpO₂).

Effects of exercise on the cognition of older women treated with lovastatin.

Introduction: The deterioration of cognition is highly predominant in older adults.

Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of a walking program on the cognition and blood concentration of lipids in women over 60 years of age who were being treated with lovastatin.

Materials And Methods: Participants were distributed in two groups: An exercise group (EG, n=45) with aerobic training and an inactive sedentary group (SG, n=22).