The article presents analysis of measures targeted to increasing level of physical activity implemented in various countries. The state programs of prevention of hypodynamia are to be implemented at individual, group and population levels. The efficiency of such state programs in different countries are analyzed. The relationship between level of physical activity and quality and availability of such elements of urban environment as public transport, availability of bicycle paths, proximity of parks and stadiums to places of residence are considered. The further study of this problem is necessary, especially in the long term perspective.
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Nutr Metab (Lond)
January 2025
School of Basic Medical Sciences, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, 430065, China.
Background: This study aims to explore the interplay between body mass index (BMI), neutrophils, triglyceride levels, and uric acid (UA). Understanding the causal correlation between UA and health indicators, specifically its association with the body's inflammatory conditions, is crucial for preventing and managing various diseases.
Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 4,286 cases utilizing the Spearman correlation method.
Syst Rev
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Preventive Oral Health Unit, National Dental Hospital (Teaching) Sri Lanka, Ward Place, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka.
Introduction: Head and neck cancers (HNC) are devastating, thus imposing a negative impact on the appearance of an individual as well as vital activities such as eating, swallowing, speaking, and breathing. Therefore, HNC patients undergo distress, while their caregivers become overburdened. Religion and spirituality can be helpful for patients and their caregivers from diverse cultural backgrounds to cope with cancer.
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January 2025
School of Physical Education, Chizhou University, Chizhou, 247000, China.
Background: Since the beginning of the 21st century, China's economy has experienced rapid growth, resulting in a steady improvement in its citizens' living standards. However, alongside the emergence of modern civilization-related health issues, the overall physical fitness of the population has been declining. In the final year of 2019, a global COVID-19 pandemic emerged and persisted for three years, causing a significant diminution in human physical well-being.
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January 2025
School of Health Management Policy, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, No. 46 Xizongbu Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, People's Republic of China.
Background: Physical literacy (PL) is pivotal for improving sedentary behaviors, enhancing intrinsic motivation for physical activity, and supporting the growth and development of adolescents. This study aims to measure the current situation and internal pathway of PL among Chinese elementary school students.
Methods: This study was conducted from June to July 2022 and used multistage cluster sampling to select the study subjects.
BMC Cardiovasc Disord
January 2025
Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450000, China.
Background: Tai Chi is a low-impact form of exercise that involves a series of slow movements that flow together. Increased plasma homocysteine(Hcy) levels are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and may be reduced by exercise. This study aimed to compare plasma Hcy levels and the risk of hyperhomocysteinemia in 1,176 adults with and without Tai Chi exercises.
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