Associations of #Wearable- Measured #Sleep and #Physical Activity With #Memory Performance in Older Adults: Cross-Sectional Study With Actigraphy and MRI

Background: Cognitive decline is a common aspect of aging, and identifying modifiable lifestyle factors-such as physical activity and sleep-are crucial for promoting healthy brain aging. While both are individually linked to cognition, few studies have simultaneously assessed their independent and combined effects using objective wearable-based data, particularly in older Asian populations.Objective: This study aimed to… Continue reading Associations of #Wearable- Measured #Sleep and #Physical Activity With #Memory Performance in Older Adults: Cross-Sectional Study With Actigraphy and MRI

Physical #activity as a modifiable risk factor in preclinical #Alzheimer’s disease

Physical inactivity is a recognized modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), yet its relationship with progression of AD pathology in humans remains unclear, limiting the effective translation into prevention trials. Using pedometer-measured step counts in cognitively unimpaired older adults, we demonstrated an association between higher physical activity and slower cognitive and functional decline in… Continue reading Physical #activity as a modifiable risk factor in preclinical #Alzheimer’s disease

Association of #Weekend #Warrior and Other Physical #Activity Patterns With #Mortality Among Adults With #Diabetes: A Cohort Study

Background:“Weekend warrior” and regularly active physical activity patterns have been associated with reduced mortality risk in the general population. The association in patients with diabetes is unknown.Objective:To examine the associations of different physical activity patterns, particularly weekend warrior and regularly active behavior, with all-cause, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality among adults with diabetes.Design:Prospective cohort study.Setting:National Health… Continue reading Association of #Weekend #Warrior and Other Physical #Activity Patterns With #Mortality Among Adults With #Diabetes: A Cohort Study

The overlooked trio: #sleep duration, sampling time and #physical exercise alter levels of olink-assessed blood biomarkers of cardiovascular risk

Biomarker profiling from biofluids such as blood are widely measured in clinical research, using for example Olink proteomics panels. One such research focus area is cardiovascular disease (CVD), for which chronic sleep restriction (SR) is a risk factor. However, it remains unclear whether blood levels of commonly measured CVD biomarkers are sensitive to acute dynamic… Continue reading The overlooked trio: #sleep duration, sampling time and #physical exercise alter levels of olink-assessed blood biomarkers of cardiovascular risk

Dose Response of Incidental Physical #Activity Against #Cardiovascular Events and Mortality

Few middle-aged and older adults engage in regular leisure-time exercise. Incidental physical activity (IPA) encompasses activities of daily living outside the leisure-time domain. No dose-response study is available to guide IPA-focused interventions and guidelines. We examined the associations of device-assessed IPA intensities (vigorous [VIPA], moderate [MIPA], light [LIPA]) with major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and… Continue reading Dose Response of Incidental Physical #Activity Against #Cardiovascular Events and Mortality

Association of Accelerometer‐Derived #Physical Activity Pattern With the Risks of All‐Cause, #Cardiovascular Disease, and Cancer Death

Current guidelines suggest engaging in a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) each week to support overall health. However, the effect of concentrated versus evenly distributed physical activity (PA) on health outcomes remains uncertain. This study aims to investigate the associations of “weekend warrior” pattern, where most MVPA is completed… Continue reading Association of Accelerometer‐Derived #Physical Activity Pattern With the Risks of All‐Cause, #Cardiovascular Disease, and Cancer Death

Impact of different types of physical #exercise on sleep quality in older population with #insomnia: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Objective To measure the impact of each type of exercise on sleep quality and identify the exercise that enhances sleep quality the most.Study selection Eligible randomised controlled trials that compare physical exercise to routine activities, usual care, non-physical activity, or health education to measure the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.Data source Studies retrieved from Medline, Embase,… Continue reading Impact of different types of physical #exercise on sleep quality in older population with #insomnia: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Association between recorded #physical activity and cancer progression or mortality in individuals diagnosed with #cancer in South Africa

Objectives This study aimed to determine the association between progression and mortality in individuals with stage 1 cancer and their recorded physical activity before the diagnosis of the cancer.Methods We included 28 248 members with stage 1 cancers enrolled in an oncology programme in South Africa. Physical activity was recorded using fitness devices, logged gym sessions… Continue reading Association between recorded #physical activity and cancer progression or mortality in individuals diagnosed with #cancer in South Africa

Associations of accelerometer-measured #physical activity, #sedentary behaviour, and #sleep with next-day #cognitive performance in older adults: a micro-longitudinal study

BackgroundPrevious studies suggest short-term cognitive benefits of physical activity occurring minutes to hours after exercise. Whether these benefits persist the following day and the role of sleep is unclear. We examined associations of accelerometer-assessed physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep with next-day cognitive performance in older adults.MethodsBritish adults aged 50-83 years (N = 76) without evidence of… Continue reading Associations of accelerometer-measured #physical activity, #sedentary behaviour, and #sleep with next-day #cognitive performance in older adults: a micro-longitudinal study