Abstract Introduction: Physical exercise when performed regularly brings several health benefits, especially for older adults. However, there are barriers that induce these individuals to withdraw from exercise. Objective: This study investigated the causes of drop out from a supervised physical exerci...
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to analyze scientific production related to sport psychology (SP) in journals of sports science. The electronic search in 15 journals of physical education was performed in August 2016. Altogether, 145 articles were selected. The first publication occurred in 1997. It w...
This article is a methodological description of a randomized clinical trial (ClinicalTrials.gov U1111-1181-4455) aiming to evaluate the time-course (monthly) and associations between blood pressure changes and other health-related adaptations in response to exercise training in hypertensive elderly. Met...
Guarana (Paullinia cupana) is habitually ingested by people in the Amazon region and is a key ingredient in various energy drinks consumed worldwide. Extension in longevity and low prevalence of chronic age-related diseases have been associated to habitual intake of guarana. Anti-aging potential of guara...
OBJECTIVES: This study sought to analyze the extent of motor adaptation in ankle plantar flexors and dorsiflexors among older drivers during clinical isokinetic testing. METHODS: One hundred older adults (70.4±5.7 years) participated in two bilateral ankle plantar flexor and dorsiflexor isokinetic asse...
ABSTRACT High-quality management of health conditions is critical among the ageing population as this group is more likely to have experienced health ailments. To eliminate the disproportionate number of African American seniors suffering health conditions and to encourage healthy behaviours, churches wi...
ABSTRACT Background: The number of persons aged sixty years and over is increasing worldwide. Oral health in the elderly is frequently under-appreciated. The aim of this narrative literature review is to highlight oral health problems affiliated with ageing and to bring about awareness of these conditio...
ABSTRACT Objective: This study evaluated Jamaican community dwelling older adults' levels of anxiety and the predictors of such anxiety. Methods: For this cross-sectional study, participants aged 65 years and over were selected from urban lower-middle and working-class communities. Data collection tool...
