INTRODUCTION Reports of drug use and poor sleep quality have increased among university students. These factors can negatively affect the quality of life. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between drug consumption, sleep quality and quality of life in dormitory students at Allameh Tabataba'i University. METHODS The present study is a descriptive-correlational study. The study population consisted of 240 females and 180 men who were randomly selected and living in student dormitories of Allameh Tabataba'i University. The PSQI questionnaire, ASSIST questionnaire and 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey were completed by students to assess their sleep quality, drug use, and quality of life, respectively. Data were analyzed using
Aging is a complex process of physiological and social changes that leads to various diseases. The number of elderly people in the world is increasing dramatically and it should be noted that rapid population aging represents a major public health burden. On the other hand, providing an appropriate and low-cost approach to control and prevent complications such as chronic diseases, physical dysfunction, and the geriatric syndrome is necessary. Also, numerous studies have shown that participation in physical activity and exercise training reduces the incidence of dysfunctional capacity, cardiovascular and metabolic disease, as well as the premature death rate in older adults. After plenty of precise observations about the role of exercise on aging-related diseases and geriatric syndromes articles, the benefits of exercise and physical activity in older adults will be more tangible. Therefore, the first purpose of the present review was to investigate the mechanisms of PA and exercises that are involved in the prevention of aging-related diseases and GS using current evidence (from 2015 onwards). Also, the purpose of this study was to provide an exercise guideline (aerobic and resistance training) based on recent evidence (from 2015 onwards). El envejecimiento es un proceso complejo de cambios fisiológicos y sociales que conduce a diversas enfermedades. El número de personas de edad avanzada en el mundo está aumentando drásticamente y cabe señalar que el rápido envejecimiento de la población representa una importante carga para la salud pública. Por otro lado, es necesario brindar un enfoque adecuado y de bajo costo para controlar y prevenir complicaciones como enfermedades crónicas, disfunción física y síndrome geriátrico. Además, numerosos estudios han demostrado que la participación en la actividad física y el entrenamiento físico reduce la incidencia de disfunciones, enfermedades cardiovasculares y metabólicas, así como la tasa de muerte prematura en los adultos mayores. Después de muchas observaciones precisas sobre el papel del ejercicio en los artículos sobre enfermedades relacionadas con el envejecimiento y síndromes geriátricos, los beneficios del ejercicio y la actividad física en los adultos mayores serán más tangibles. Por lo tanto, el primer propósito de la presente revisión fue investigar los mecanismos de actividad física y ejercicios que están involucrados en la prevención de enfermedades relacionadas con el envejecimiento y síndrome geriátrico utilizando la evidencia actual (de 2015 en adelante). Además, el propósito de este estudio fue proporcionar una guía de ejercicio (entrenamiento aeróbico y de resistencia) basada en evidencia reciente (de 2015 en adelante).
Purpose:The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between anthropometric indices and lipid profile in-office employees.Methods: This descriptive study was performed in Tehran, Iran. In total 294 office employees (166 males and 83 females) participated as samples study in this research. Blood samples (TC, TG, HDL-C, LDL-C and LDL-C to HDL-C ratio) were taken from the brachial vein in sitting position and fasting state. Then anthropometric indices includingbody mass index (BMI), waist circumferences (WC) and waist-hip ratio (WHR) were measured and recorded. All statistical analyses were conducted with "SPSS 21". Results: There was a positive and significant correlation between TG and LDL-C/HDL-C ratio with BMI, WC and WHR. There was also a direct and significant correlation between WHR and LDL-C. On the other hand, there was an inverse correlation between HDL with BMI, WC and WHR. Moreover, anthropometric indices (BMI, WC and WHR) were significantly higher in the older group than the younger group. Also, triglycerides, LDL-C and also, BMI, WC and WHR were significantly higher in men than women; but, HDL-C was significantly higher in women. Conclusion: Regarding the association of anthropometric indices with lipid profile and its significant differences across age and gender groups, these parameters can be used to evaluate and screen cardiovascular and metabolic disease-related risk factors.
Purpose:The aim of this study was to investigate lipid profile and hepatic enzymes difference between pre-diabetes and normal subjects.Methods:In this cross-sectional study, 264 employees of Energy Industries Engineering & Design (EIED) Company were randomly selected and participated in the study in January 2019.A sample of 10 mL of venous blood was obtained between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Blood analyses for fasting glucose (FG), total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels were determined by enzymatic methods. Body composition and anthropometric indices were measured and recorded using the OMRON BF511 device and tape measure.Achievements of This Study:TG, the LDL/HDL ratio, and the ALT were significantly higher in the pre-diabetes group. Also, body mass index, waist circumference, waist-hip ratio were significantly higher in pre-diabetic women than in normoglycemic women.According to the results of this study suggested that the risk of cardiovascular and liver diseases in people with pre-diabetes increases and the intervention of lifestyle such as increased levels of physical activity and exercise to prevent diabetes and related complications.
Purpose:The purpose of the present study was to investigate the differences between diseases, geriatric syndrome and medication use among sedentary and active community-dwelling elderly in Tehran.Method:In this cross-sectional study, 465 community-dwelling elderly men aged 60-95 living independently in Tehran city, Iran participated voluntarily. After the evaluation of PA (physical activity) levels, subjects were divided into two (active elderly and sedentary elderly) groups. Then age-related geriatric syndromes and diseases were measured by questionnaires and functional tests. Data analysis was performed using SPSS(Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) statistical software version 21 and p-value of <0.05 was considered to be statistically significant.Achievements of the study:The result of T-test showed that compared with sedentary participants, highly active individuals had better life expectancyand lower risk of fall and sarcopenia (p<0.01). In relation to comorbidities, the number of diseases in physically active individuals was the same as men in sedentary group (p>0.05).It can be stated that higher PA level plays an effective role in the improvement of many age-related disorders and successful aging.
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