Lifestyle-related factors in late midlife as predictors of frailty from late midlife into old age: a longitudinal birth cohort study
"Lifestyle-related differences in frailty were already evident in late midlife and persisted..."
@vonbonsdorffx2
https://t.co/vwZHNm6Irg
Resistance training “works” in older adults.
But are the benefits less in the "oldest old" (85+)?
After 12 weeks of whole-body resistance training, older adults aged 85+ had similar gains in muscle size, strength, and functional performance to those aged 65-75 years.
It’s never too late to get started.
https://t.co/L0yLokhoki
“Designing minimal-dose programs that address barriers of time, complexity, and access to equipment is often not enough to change behaviour.”
Despite the many benefits, engagement in resistance training remains low.
Great article from @mackinprof, @JasminKMa and @EricRawsonPhD highlighting that in addition to making resistance training more feasible, there is a need to:
- Incorporate behaviour change strategies to support long-term participation
- Emphasise the short-term emotional benefits as well as longer-term health benefits
https://t.co/OWkH54NUea
Probiotics Bifidobacterium lactis M8 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus M9 prevent high blood pressure via modulating the gut microbiota composition and host metabolic products
https://t.co/tezvEvg6GR
@ASMicrobiology
Strength training is more effective than aerobic exercise for improving glycaemic control and body composition in people with normal-weight type 2 diabetes: a randomised controlled trial
https://t.co/ZdBBoUH15U
Strength training can boost aerobic fitness in older adults.
Meta-analysis of 37 studies suggests short-term resistance training (24 weeks or less) improves:
- Cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2peak): +1.89 ml/kg/min
- Anaerobic threshold: +1.27 ml/kg/min
- 6-minute walk test: +30.89 m
More evidence strength training offsets declines in multiple body systems with ageing.
https://t.co/HNg0UDelOT
How does 20+ years of exercise influence fitness and body composition in older adults?
Compared to sedentary counterparts:
- Aerobic fitness (VO2max):➕11.36 mL/kg/min
- Percent body fat:➖5.41%
- Fat-free mass:➖2.03 kg (no clear difference)
- Strength (knee extensors):➕0.67 Nm/kg,➕49 Nm
https://t.co/iDDesC6PE4
ESTILO DE VIDA Y CÁNCER❗️
La etiología del cáncer es multifactorial ⬇️
Numerosas referencias atienden a que uno de los factores determinantes de salud más importantes para ⬇️ el riesgo de esta enfermedad es el estilo de vida
👇🧵
https://t.co/ZUS15b97Ph
How much exercise can reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in adults (50+) with hypertension?
- As little as 1 session of vigorous physical activity per month
- Just 15 min moderate physical activity per day
https://t.co/dTbr42g3Bb