Publications by authors named "Jose Francisco Filipe Marmeleira"

This study evaluated the impact of a motor-cognitive intervention on cognitive function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). A single-group design with repeated measures was used, with twenty-six middle-aged and older patients with T2DM (aged 68.58 ± 6.

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Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between performance in neurocognitive variables and daily functioning (basic or b- and instrumental or i-ADL) in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

Methods: A sample of 157 participants with MCI (73.65 ± 7.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant alterations to and implications for the lives of millions of people, and especially for those with pre-existing medical conditions. The aim of this study was to explore the lived experience of older people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) throughout the first 9 months of the pandemic, with emphasis on the habits of physical exercise. We conducted a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews.

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The main aim of this research was to study the effects of a specific exercise program on the speed of behavior of older adults during on-the-road driving. Twenty-six drivers (55-78 yr old) were randomly assigned to either an exercise group or a control group. The exercise program (3 sessions of 60 min/wk for 8 wk) incorporated tasks that induced the participants to respond quickly to challenging situations.

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