Association between physical activity levels and lower urinary tract symptoms: a cohort study in 20,732 Brazilian men.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the association between physical activity levels and lower urinary tract symptoms in 20,732 Brazilian men.

Methods: This cohort study included 20,732 men of ≥40 years of age, who participated in health screening between January 2008 and December 2018. Standardized health data (anthropometric, laboratory, clinical, and lifestyle data) were collected.

The association between erectile dysfunction and depression: a cross-sectional study of 21,139 Brazilian men.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between depression and erectile dysfunction while controlling for sociodemographic, physical health, psychological, and lifestyle factors. Additionally, it aimed to compare erectile dysfunction with other clinical, laboratory, and behavioral variables among individuals with depression in the same population.

Methods: We included 21,139 men (≥40 years) who underwent continuous health screening in a quaternary hospital in São Paulo between January 2008 and December 2018.

Intrarater Reliability and Agreement of Blood Pressure, Arterial Stiffness, and Heart Rate Variability Assessments in Patients With Parkinson's Disease.

To assess the intrarater reliability and agreement of blood pressure (BP), arterial stiffness, and heart rate variability (HRV) assessments in patients with Parkinson`s disease (PD). Twenty patients with PD visited the laboratory three times, during which brachial and central BP (auscultatory and applanation tonometry, respectively), arterial stiffness (carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity and augmentation index), and HRV assessments were performed at rest. Brachial and central systolic BP presented greater values on visit 1 when compared to visits 2 and 3 (122±13 vs.

Analysis of the association between different domains and intensities of physical activity in adults: An observational and cross-sectional study.

Background And Objective: To analyze the association between different domains and intensities of physical activity (PA) in adults.

Methods: 269 participants were randomly selected in a community-dwelling representative sampling process. The habitual PA practice was assessed in different domains (occupational, sports practice, and leisure time/commuting) using Baecke's questionnaire and in different intensities (light, moderate, vigorous, and very vigorous) by accelerometry.

Association between physical activity performed at different intensities and cardiovascular health in patients with peripheral artery disease: an observational study.

Background: We examined the sedentary behavior and physical activity of 260 patients with peripheral artery disease. Women engaged in more light physical activity than men did. Light physical activity was associated with lower arterial stiffness in men only, while no significant associations were found between sedentary behavior, moderate-vigorous physical activity, and cardiovascular outcomes.

Physical activity levels are associated with depressive symptoms: A cross-sectional study of 58,445 adults.

Introduction: Depression is the leading cause of mental health-related illnesses and disabilities. Physical activity (PA) has been included as part of therapeutic approaches for patients with depression. This study aimed to investigate the associations between depressive symptoms and PA levels in a large representative cohort of Brazilian adults and older individuals.

Does frailty affect barriers to physical activity in patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease? A cross-sectional study.

Background: Frailty syndrome is prevalent among many patients experiencing intermittent claudication symptoms. Considering that components of the frailty syndrome can affect both physical and psychological functions, it is likely that barriers to physical activity are heightened in these individuals.

Aim: To analyze the association between barriers to physical activity and frailty in patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD).

Association of physical symptoms with accelerometer-measured movement behaviors and functional capacity in individuals with Long COVID.

Long COVID has been linked to a decline in physical activity and functional capacity. However, it remains unclear which physical symptoms are associated with specific aspects of movement behaviors and functional capacity. We aimed to investigate the associations of fatigue, dyspnea, post-exertional malaise, myalgia, and the co-occurrence of symptoms with movement behaviors and functional capacity in individuals with Long COVID.

Effects of Isometric Handgrip Training on Ambulatory Blood Pressure in Individuals Over 18 Years Old: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of isometric handgrip training (IHT) on ambulatory blood pressure (BP) in individuals aged 18 yr and older.

Review Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed in Medline and Web of Science, encompassing studies published until July 2023, as well as the gray literature. We calculated the mean difference (MD) and 95% CI using an inverse variance method with a random effects model.

Association of mental health with walking capacity in patients with claudication: a cross-sectional study.

Objectives: The purpose of this investigation was to verify the association between mental health (MH) indicators with walking capacity in patients with PAD.

Methods: Two hundred and forty-six patients with PAD and claudication symptoms participated in this study. Physical function was assessed objectively with the 6-min walk test (6MWT) and subjectively using the Walking Impairment Questionnaire (WIQ).

Breaking up Sitting Time With Isometric Wall Squat Exercise During Occupational Activities: A Feasibility Randomized Trial.

Objective: The aim of to analyze the feasibility of isometric wall squat exercise (IWSE) over a 12-week period as a method of breaking up sitting time during occupational activities in sedentary adults.

Methods: This feasibility randomized study involved sedentary adults. Participants in the IWSE group ( n = 12) performed isometric wall squats, while participants in the STAND group ( n = 12) were recommended to stand up for 12 weeks.

Effect of m-Health-Based Interventions on Blood Pressure: An Updated Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.

In recent years, the integration of mobile health (m-Health) interventions has garnered increasing attention as a potential means to improve blood pressure (BP) management in adults. This updated systematic review with meta-analysis aimed to identify the effect of m-Health-based interventions on BP in adults and to evaluate the effect of m-Health on BP according to the characteristics of subjects, interventions, and countries. The search was carried out in PubMed, Embase, ResearchGate, and Cochrane databases in January 2022.

Acute Effects of Breaking up Sitting Time With Isometric Wall Squat Exercise on Vascular Function and Blood Pressure in Sedentary Adults: Randomized Crossover Trial.

Purpose: The World Health Organization has recommended breaking up sitting time to improve cardiovascular health. However, whether isometric exercise can be effectively used as a strategy to break up sitting time remains unclear. Thus, the aim of this study was to analyze the acute effects of breaking up prolonged sitting with isometric wall squat exercise (IWSE) on vascular function and blood pressure (BP) in sedentary adults.

Association of parent-child health parameters and lifestyle habits - the "epi-family health" longitudinal study protocol.

Background: Lifestyle and habits, cardiovascular risk factors (CRF), bone and mental health, dietary habits, physical activity, among others are developed in childhood and adolescence. Family environment has shown to play an important role in these outcomes. However, whether the parent-child relationship lifestyle habits and health parameters can be influenced by physical activity patterns still unclear.

Can step count be used to identify older adults with high sedentary time and low moderate-to-vigorous physical activity?

Introduction: Combined high sedentary time (ST) and low moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) has been associated with adverse cardiovascular events. However, accurately assessing ST and MVPA in older adults is challenging in clinical practice.

Purpose: To investigate whether step count can identify older adults with unhealthier movement behavior (high ST/low MVPA) and poorer cardiometabolic profile.

The bodyweight walking distance product and its relationship with clinical markers in patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease.

Purpose: The six-minute walk test (6MWT) is extensively employed to evaluate gait impairment in patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD) and has been associated with different health outcomes. However, various approaches exist for calculating and interpreting the six-minute test in order to address the needs of patients more effectively. Therefore, we investigated how these different approaches correlate with functional capacity and cardiovascular health in patients with symptomatic PAD.

Effects of additional exercise therapy after a successful vascular intervention for people with symptomatic peripheral arterial disease.

Background: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is characterised by obstruction or narrowing of the large arteries of the lower limbs, usually caused by atheromatous plaques. Most people with PAD who experience intermittent leg pain (intermittent claudication) are typically treated with secondary prevention strategies, including medical management and exercise therapy. Lower limb revascularisation may be suitable for people with significant disability and those who do not show satisfactory improvement after conservative treatment.

Characteristics associated with responsiveness to isometric handgrip training in medicated hypertensive patients: secondary data analysis.

Objective: Isometric handgrip training (IHT) has been shown to reduce blood pressure (BP) in hypertensive patients. However, factors that predict responsiveness to IHT are largely unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate the patient characteristics associated with the antihypertensive response to IHT using a recommended statistical approach for evaluating interindividual responses.

Association of Sports Practice in Childhood and Adolescence with Cardiac Autonomic Modulation in Adulthood: A Retrospective Epidemiological Study.

Background: Practicing sports during childhood and adolescence provides benefits to cardiac autonomic modulation (CAM) at these stages of life. However, it is not known whether these benefits to CAM persist into adulthood. Therefore, the objective of this study was to analyze the association of early sports practice (sports practice in childhood and/or adolescence) with CAM in adult life, regardless of habitual moderate-to-vigorous PA.

The joint profiles of cardiorespiratory fitness and muscle strength on daily physical activity levels in patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease: A cross-sectional study.

Introduction: In peripheral artery disease (PAD) patients, the joint profile of low strength and cardiorespiratory fitness on movement behaviors, specifically physical activity levels and sedentary time, remains unclear.

Purpose: To investigate the joint profiles between cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular fitness and daily physical activity among PAD patients.

Methods: Cross-sectional study in a sample of 155 PAD patients.

Health and lifestyle parameters in peripheral artery disease at two periods of the COVID-19 pandemic: comparison between men and women.

Objective: This study analyzed the impact of sex on self-reported health and lifestyle parameters in peripheral artery disease patients at two periods of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: In this longitudinal study, 99 patients with peripheral artery disease (53 men and 46 women) were evaluated during two periods of the COVID-19 pandemic ( i.e .

Effect of physical activity on the relationship between adiposity and cardiac autonomic modulation in female breast cancer survivors: a longitudinal study.

This longitudinal study aimed to analyze the influence of physical activity (PA) on the relationship between body adiposity and cardiac autonomic modulation (CAM) in women survivors of breast cancer. We collected body adiposity through electrical bioimpedance considering body fat percentage (BFP), CAM through heart rate variability (considering RMSSD, SDNN, PNN50, LF (m2), HF (m2), SD1 indexes and SD1/SD2 ratio) and PA through a questionnaire in 64 participants (58.0 ± 9.