2014
DOI: 10.2174/1745017901410010067
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Quality of Life, Cortisol Blood Levels and Exercise in Older Adults: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract: Introduction: Cortisol plays a central role in the stress response; while high stress can determine physical and psychological impairment, moderate stress, with a mild increase in cortisol level, may have a positive effect on coping and physical performance. This trial attempted to determine whether cortisol levels were associated with Quality of Life (QoL) in a sample of elderly subjects undertaking an exercise program. Methods:42 subjects aged ≥65 years were randomlyassigned in a 1:1 fashion either to a vigo… Show more

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“…This observation underpins the assumption of an interaction between elevated glucocorticoid levels and the ascertained neuropsychiatric as well as bodily restrictions [10,24]. However, no linearity between absolute glucocorticoid levels and severity of impairment was detected [25]. These conclusions led to further investigations that the observed restrictions might persist even years after therapeutic success of neurosurgical treatment with normalization of pathologically increased laboratory values [4,5,13,26].…”
Section: Discussion and Conclusion ▼mentioning
confidence: 97%
“…This observation underpins the assumption of an interaction between elevated glucocorticoid levels and the ascertained neuropsychiatric as well as bodily restrictions [10,24]. However, no linearity between absolute glucocorticoid levels and severity of impairment was detected [25]. These conclusions led to further investigations that the observed restrictions might persist even years after therapeutic success of neurosurgical treatment with normalization of pathologically increased laboratory values [4,5,13,26].…”
Section: Discussion and Conclusion ▼mentioning
confidence: 97%
“…With regard to further benefits of exercise, there is strong evidence for its positive effect on blood pressure and cardiovascular health outcomes (Hamer, ; Semlitsch et al, ). Finally, physical activity strongly enhances mental health and promotes general well‐being and quality of life (Brown, Carroll, Workman, Carlson, & Brown, ; Mura et al, ; vanDyck, Teychenne, McNaughton, De Bourdeaudhuij, & Salmon, ). A meta‐analysis and systematic review support the therapeutic effectiveness on individuals with mild and moderate depressive symptoms (Josefsson, Lindwall, & Archer, ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Essas desabilidades funcionais podem acarretar condições como aumento do número de quedas que por sua vez pode provocar condições de morbidades e diminuição da autonomia funcional de idosos 3 . Nesse contexto, sistema locomotor também pode ser afetado pelo envelhecimento traduzindo em uma maior dificuldade no caminhar e acarretando numa marcha fora dos padrões normais 8,9 e aumentando a possibilidade de quedas 3 . Dores articulares e compensações diversas poderão levar a uma notável mudança nos padrões normais da marcha.…”
Section: Introductionunclassified
“…Dores articulares e compensações diversas poderão levar a uma notável mudança nos padrões normais da marcha. O enfraquecimento do músculo tibial anterior também pode fazer com que a ponta do pé seja arrastado durante o caminhar 7 , dores nos joelhos acarretada por uma condição inflamatória ou degenerativa também podem fazer com que os padrões da caminhada sejam modificados 8,9 . O Colégio Americano de Medicina do Esporte sugere que todas as pessoas acumulem ao menos 30 minutos diários de atividade física com intensidade moderada com a finalidade da manutenção da saúde 10 .…”
Section: Introductionunclassified
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