... between the maximum and minimum value
where I = (observed value- minimum value) /(maximum
value- minimum value) . Thus, the closer the observed
value is to the minimum value, the smaller is the
numerator ... the
numerator and therefore the worse the situation o f
development. Conversely, the closer the observed value
is to the maximum value, the better the situation in
terms of development.
The maximum and ... appears that
physical activity may lessen the severity of stroke,
improving quality of life andthe capacity for work and
leisure, thereby reducing the chances of new strokes and
the functional...
... the recommended level ofphysicalactivityand a health-
related quality of life (HRQOL) exists in the Japanese population. Thus, the present study examined
whether the recommended physicalactivity ... on the
effects ofphysicalactivityand exercise on the reduction of
the symptoms of depression and anxiety [2,23]. Vuilleimn
et al. [13] reported on the association between the percep-
tion of ... Interna-
tional standardization ofphysicalactivity level – Reliability
and validity study ofthe Japanese version ofthe International
Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). J Healthand Welfare
Statistics...
... 2004.
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Physical activityand mental health status of elderly Benedetti TRB et al
DISCUSSION
The results regarding the frequency ofphysicalactivity
showed that a majority (59.3%) ofthe elderly ... cant
relationship between the levels ofphysicalactivity
and the state of mental health. That is, this association
showed lower prevalence of indicators of depression
and dementia among non-sedentary ...
activity, thus showing once again the importance of
such practices. In a Canadian study on healthand ag-
ing, the prevalence of severe depression was 2.6% and
of mild depression was 4%. These...
... prevent physical inactivity and
improve thehealth status of older people in Spain
List of abbreviations
PA: Physical activity; LTPA: Leisure time physical activity; SNHS: The Spanish
National Health ... contributions
DPC conceived ofthe study, and participated in its design and coordination
and draft the manuscript. CAB carried out the acquisition ofthe data,
analysis and interpretation of data. She has ... a cause and effect relationship due
to the lack of longitudinal follow-up ofthe same indi-
viduals. Nevertheless, the use of a national population-
based survey permits the inclusion of representative
national...
... smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, include reduced levels of
physical activity. Of particular concern is the increasingly unhealthy diet andphysical
inactivity of adolescents and children. ... raising the awareness ofthe potential
which healthy dietary habits andphysicalactivity have for reducing the risk for
chronic diseases amongst decision makers, health professionals, the media and ... at health professionals, food chain operators and
the general public on the impact of nutrition on health) with scientific advice and
assistance (on the role of EFSA in the establishment of...
... SHAPE AND SIZE: THEHEALTH BENEFITS OFPHYSICALACTIVITY FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN
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control, stages of change) andthe inclusion of social theories ... understands physical activity
as more than physical fitness. Starting from a definition of fitness as “a state of total well-being of the
BEYOND SHAPE AND SIZE: THEHEALTH BENEFITS OFPHYSICALACTIVITY ... supports thevalueof regular physicalactivity in preventing and treating many
physical and mental health concerns and diseases. The association of low physical fitness with an in-
creased risk of...
... exercise to bulk of food, to
the constitution ofthe patient, to the age of the
individual, to the season ofthe year, to the
changes in the winds, to the situation of the
region in which the patient ... individual and family health. The book
contained rules for the healthy andthe sick and
stressed the importance of exercise for goodhealth in
both children and adults.
During the 19th century, both the ... the publication ofthe article
“Muscular Fitness andHealth in the December 1953
issue ofthe Journal of Health, Physical Education,
and Recreation. The authors, Hans Kraus and Ruth
Hirschland...
... since the median score s
the mean Physicaland Mental Composite scores of
the SF-36 of our community-dwelling sample with
mild motor impairment were lower than the norms.
The scores ofthe SF-36 ... for the Mental Composite
Score ofthe SF-36 were not carried out. In addition,
age and gender ofthe participants d id not correlate to
the Physical or Mental Composite Scores ofthe SF-36
and ... liv-
ing in the community and 2) to assess the relationship
between the functional ability (motor impairments of
lower extremity, balance and walking distance) of these
individuals to the amount of daily...
... degenerative
disease ofthe brain andthe leading cause of
SENIL-
ITY in the United States. About 4 million Americans
have Alzheimer’s disease, roughly 10 percent of the
U.S. population over the age of 65 and ... larynx, hair
growth, and muscular development. Testosterone
maintains the prostate gland, seminal vesicles, and
sperm production ofthe testes.
The inner region ofthe adrenal gland, the
medulla, is ... bronchioles (the small air
passageways ofthe lungs). It stimulates the release
of free
FATTY ACIDS from fat stored in ADIPOSE TISSUE
and the release of glucose from glycogen. The
effects of norepinephrine...
... it, the wisdom ofthe experts.
The elegance ofthe process was one ofthe many attractions to me of assuming the role
of chair ofthe Panel. I could pretend that it was the major reason, and ... are
summarised and displayed in Chapter 7.
Physical activity
The scope ofthe work of this Panel is wider than that of
the previous panel. The previous report judged that the
evidence that physicalactivity ... since the 1980s; ofthe liver, which
has risen since 1990; andofthe oesophagus.
For age-standardised rates of these cancers,
see the second figure.
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For the period 2002–2003, 10 per cent of
men...
... their experiences, what they believe about
issues, and how their interactions with others influence these attitudes and values.
These scholars study the concept of social construction, or the ... that have
surfaced in thephysicalactivityandhealth professions will serve you well, providing both
an overview ofthe research form and a context for its current professional position.
Bain, ... Than the Other?
These issues have led to a paradigm war among scientists, who argue that one form of
research is more rigorous, meaningful, and appropriate for the disciplines ofhealthand
physical...
... of
the study andthe editing ofthe article. BR contributed to shaping of the
article andthe editing ofthe article. GEE contributed to the statistical
analyses andthe editing ofthe manuscripts. ... Department of Public
Health and Primary Health Care, University of Bergen, Norway.
5
Department
of Public Healthand Primary Health Care, University of Bergen, Norway.
6
Department of Public Healthand ... Department of Public Health and
Primary Health Care, University of Bergen, Norway
Full list of author information is available at the end ofthe article
Hamang et al. Healthand Quality of Life...
... is the foundation of good
health. This new model ofhealth care emphasizes
the importance of personal choices and lifestyle
modification, especially the critical role of diet in
maintaining health. ... health.
This change represents a health revolution,”
based on advances in the science of nutrition. It is
even changing the outlook ofhealth professionals.
The old model of curing disease and ... larynx, hair
growth, and muscular development. Testosterone
maintains the prostate gland, seminal vesicles, and
sperm production ofthe testes.
The inner region ofthe adrenal gland, the
medulla, is...
... ends of long bones ofthe arms
and legs. Red bone marrow fills the cavities and the
ends of some long bones and most flat bones. In
adults, red marrow is the site of synthesis of red
blood cells and ... particles and eases their passage into the
stomach and initiates starch digestion by the
enzyme salivary amylase. The act of swallowing
moves the food past the epiglottis and down into
the esophagus, ... obsessed
with the fear of obesity. They fear being unloved,
being judged in terms of their appearance and
degree of success. Food, eating, and weight control
become obsessions, dwarfing other areas of their
personal...