Publications by authors named "Ruben Lopez Bueno"
The combination of moderate to vigorous physical activity with muscle-strengthening physical activity is increasingly recognized for its significant impact on cardiovascular health. This narrative review synthesizes current evidence to compare the cardiovascular benefits of combined physical activity versus singular forms, especially in primary prevention. The main focus is on hormonal, nervous, genetic, and molecular adaptations, critical mechanisms underlying the body's response to physical activity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground/objectives: Chronic pain impacts approximately 18% of the Spanish population, with low levels of vitamin D prevalent in over 80% of individuals over 65. Given vitamin D's critical role in pain modulation, its deficiency may be significantly linked to chronic musculoskeletal pain, though existing research offers mixed results.
Methods: This systematic review followed PRISMA guidelines, examining studies from PubMed, Cochrane, and PEDRO databases from 1990 onwards that investigated the relationship between vitamin D levels and chronic musculoskeletal pain.
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- This study investigates the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic using the Life's Essential 8 domains.
- It analyzed 62 studies involving over 1.5 million participants from 42 countries, focusing on factors like diet, physical activity, and obesity.
- The findings reveal significant prevalence rates of poor diet (26.69%), inadequate physical activity (70.81%), and other health issues, indicating a need for early prevention strategies to improve cardiovascular health.
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- The study aimed to analyze trends in how well US adults with obesity followed physical activity guidelines over two decades, from 1997 to 2018, using data from the National Health Interview Survey.
- The percentage of adults meeting the World Health Organization's recommendations for physical activity increased from 9.4% in 1997 to 15.0% in 2018, but still less than 20% adhered to the guidelines.
- Males with obesity were more likely to meet the guidelines than females, and older adults had lower odds of adhering, while Black and other racial minorities had higher odds compared to White adults with obesity.
Background: There is a dearth of knowledge regarding the relationship between engaging in moderate and vigorous physical activity and long-term sickness absence (LTSA), particularly among various population subgroups such as individuals of different ages or body mass indices. We aimed to evaluate the prospective associations of moderate and vigorous leisure-time physical activity with the risk of LTSA in the general working population.
Methods: A prospective cohort study with a 2-year register follow-up was conducted, where 68,222 representative workers from Denmark completed a questionnaire about work environment, lifestyle, and health.
Objectives: This cross-sectional observational study examines the relationship between chronic cervico-cranio-mandibular pain, a significant health concern associated with temporomandibular disorders, and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Given the high prevalence of cervical pain and the gap in adequate treatment for temporomandibular disorders, this research highlights the interplay between psychological, social factors, and musculoskeletal health.
Methods: The study, conducted from January to June 2023, included 114 participants (mean age = 31 ± 12 years, 69.
Background & Aims: Questions remain whether higher handgrip strength confers additional health advantages beyond adherence to current physical activity guidelines. We aimed to evaluate prospective associations of joint objectively measured handgrip strength and physical activity with incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality.
Methods: We analysed the UK Biobank study in a cohort of participants who wore accelerometers for one week, with follow-up based on hospital records until 2022.
Background: The worldwide prevalence of diabetes is increasing, particularly among older adults. Understanding the association between muscle strength and mortality in this population is crucial for developing targeted exercise recommendations.
Objectives: To assess the prospective association of muscle strength with mortality in older adults with diabetes.
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- - The study examines the relationship between muscle strength and all-cause mortality in adults aged 90 years and older across Europe and Israel, using data from the SHARE study.
- - Results indicate that both low and high levels of muscle strength are linked to increased mortality risk, suggesting a curvilinear relationship rather than a simple gradual one.
- - A significant difference in handgrip strength was found between men and women, with men showing greater strength and associated varying hazard ratios related to muscle strength percentiles indicating differing mortality risks based on strength levels.
Dose-response association of an accelerometer-measured physical activity with all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease incidence: Prospective cohort with 76,074 participants.
Prog Cardiovasc Dis
December 2024
Objective: To investigate the prospective dose-response association of accelerometer-measured moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (PA;MVPA) with all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence.
Methods: This prospective cohort of 76,074 participants from the UK Biobank study contained one week of individual accelerometer-based PA data collected between June 1, 2013 and December 23, 2015. Using restricted cubic splines to allow for potential non-linearity, we examined dose-response associations of MVPA with all-cause mortality and incident CVD, respectively.
Objective: The aging population of European countries highlights the need for extended working lives. This study aims to investigate facilitators and barriers for working beyond the statutory pension age (SPA).
Methods: Using data from waves 1, 2, 4-9 of the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) (2004-2022), we followed 9131 workers with a mean age of 56.
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- - The study aimed to investigate how perceived barriers to physical activity (PA) relate to mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and stress in Spanish adolescents.
- - Conducted with 765 teens aged 12-17 in Murcia, Spain, it assessed mental health through the DASS-21 scale and identified barriers to PA with a validated questionnaire.
- - Findings revealed that concerns about physical appearance and lack of encouragement for PA were significantly linked to higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress among the adolescents.
The aims were (i) to determine the effects of Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) on sleep disturbances, pain intensity and disability in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP), and (ii) to determine the dose-response association between CBT-I dose (total minutes) and improvements in sleep disorders, pain intensity and disability in patients with CMP. A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, CINAHL, and SCOPUS until December 17, 2023. Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) using CBT-I without co-interventions in people with CMP and sleep disorders were eligible.
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- No previous research has explored standard blood flow restriction (BFR) training in people with severe hemophilia, making this study unique.
- The aim was to assess how well these individuals tolerate low load knee extensions with BFR, along with monitoring any adverse effects and their muscle responses.
- Results indicated that while the BFR session was safe and feasible, some muscle impairments might hinder the positive effects typically seen with BFR training.
Introduction And Hypothesis: The objective was to evaluate the clinically beneficial effect of adding transvaginal monopolar non-ablative radiofrequency (RF) to pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) on leakage severity, quality of life and urinary incontinence-related symptoms in women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI).
Methods: A double-blind randomised controlled trial was conducted, with a 6-week intervention and a 6-month follow-up. Participants were randomly assigned to the experimental group (PFMT plus RF; n = 18) or the control group (PFMT plus placebo; n = 20).
Comorbidity burden and nutritional status are associated with short-term improvement in functional independence and pain intensity after hip fracture surgery in older adults with in-hospital rehabilitation.
Geriatr Nurs
October 2024
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- The study investigates how nutritional status and comorbidity affect recovery after hip surgery in older adults, focusing on functionality, fall risk, and pain levels one month post-surgery.
- Thirty-six patients aged 65 and older were assessed using various indexes pre-surgery and one month after discharge, with results indicating significant improvements in functional independence, fall risk, and pain intensity.
- Findings suggest that patients with fewer comorbidities experienced better functional recovery, while those with better nutritional status had greater pain reduction after surgery.
Is the frequency of breakfast consumption associated with life satisfaction in children and adolescents? A cross-sectional study with 154,151 participants from 42 countries.
Nutr J
July 2024
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- The study investigates the link between how often school-aged children and adolescents eat breakfast and their levels of life satisfaction across 42 countries.
- It used data from over 155,000 participants aged 10-17, assessing breakfast habits and life satisfaction on a scale from 0 to 10.
- Results show that those who skipped breakfast reported the lowest life satisfaction scores, while daily breakfast eaters reported higher satisfaction, suggesting a strong connection between breakfast frequency and overall happiness among youth.
Background: Our aim was to examine the prospective dose-response associations of American Heart Association's (AHA) LIFE's Essential 8 (LE8) score and number of cardiovascular health (CVH) factors with high score with all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) related mortality.
Methods: We pooled 6 consecutive waves of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) comprising rounds between 2007 and 2008 and 2017-2018. We calculated hazard ratios (HRs) and conducted restricted cubic splines models to assess the dose-response association of LE8 score and CVH factors with all-cause and CVD mortality.
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- The study investigates the prevalence of obesity among Ecuadorian children and adolescents aged 5-17 years, revealing an obesity rate of 12.7%.
- It identifies factors that reduce the risk of obesity, such as the educational level of breadwinners, daily physical activity, and vegetable consumption, while highlighting increased odds of obesity among those from lower wealth families and specific regions.
- The findings emphasize the urgent need for tailored public health interventions that consider sociodemographic and lifestyle factors to address the growing obesity crisis among young people in Ecuador.
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- Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement and spinal alignment, which may impact daily activities; examining gender differences in these effects can enhance rehabilitation methods.
- This study compared the sit-to-stand (STS) movement and spinal alignment effects on lower-limb function in 43 PD patients and 42 healthy controls, using various assessments and measures of muscle power.
- Results indicated lower muscle power in PD patients compared to controls, with findings showing a link between muscle power, age, and lumbar lordosis, and that male PD patients had higher muscle power than females, suggesting a need for gender-specific rehabilitation strategies.
The aim of this study was to assess the moderator effect of the target concepts covered in the Pain science education (PSE) sessions, including both the total amount of target concepts and each individual target concept, on changes in pain intensity and disability in patients with chronic spinal pain (CSP). A systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science and CENTRAL was conducted from inception to March 10, 2024. A random effects model was used for meta-regression analysis.
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- * Results showed that performing a cognitive task alongside physical exercises significantly increased muscle endurance, while the type of elbow exercise (flexion or extension) didn't impact results.
- * Conclusions indicated that dual-tasking can enhance endurance, but the effectiveness relies on how difficult the participants perceive the cognitive tasks to be, suggesting the need for further research on this method's therapeutic benefits.
Although multisite pain can markedly reduce work ability, the relevance of the bodily pain distribution as a predictor of long-term sick leave is still unknown. This study aimed to investigate the association between musculoskeletal pain distributions and long-term sick leave in the general working population of Denmark and included 66,177 currently employed wage earners without long-term sick leave during the prior 52 weeks. Participants reported whether they had pain in the lower extremity (hips/knees), upper extremity (neck/shoulders), or the low back.
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