Objective: To determine the feasibility and efficacy of a six-month, cell phone-based exercise persistence intervention for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) following rehabilitation. Methods: Participants who completed two-week run-in were randomly assigned to either MOBILE-Coached (n = 9) or MOBILE-Self-Monitored 8). All participants met nurse develop an individualized plan, issued pedometer booklet, instructed continue log their daily symptoms. also received...

The speed and severity of clinical progression after Alzheimer disease (AD) diagnosis varies depends on multiple factors, most not well elucidated. We assessed whether body mass index (BMI) 1-year weight change (WC) are associated with in amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) early-stage AD. Longitudinal data comprising 2268 aMCI 1506 AD participants the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center's Uniform Data Set were used to examine nuances by BMI WC, as potential variations...

Single-item physical activity questions provide a quick approximation of levels. While recall questionnaires more detailed picture an individual's level activity, single-item may be appropriate in certain situations. The aim this study was to evaluate two (one absolute question and one relative question) for test-retest reliability, convergent validity, discriminant sample older adults. Data obtained from the Project Prevent Falls Veterans, fall risk-factor screening modification trial. One...

It was hypothesized that a mobile health (mHealth) intervention would elicit greater improvements in systolic blood pressure and other cardiometabolic risk factors at 12 weeks, which be better maintained over 52 compared to the active control intervention. Eligible participants (≥2 metabolic syndrome factors) were randomized mHealth (n = 75) or group 74). Blood measured baseline 12, 24 weeks. Both groups received an individualized exercise prescription additionally technology kit for home...

Abstract Background Despite the proven relationship between lifestyle and morbidity mortality, rates of chronic disease (e.g. obesity) continue to rise in paradox myriad studies supporting behaviour change. Men have been less likely seek out preventative care or programs, putting them at risk. In response, Hockey Fans Training (Hockey FIT) was developed as a group-based, intervention leveraging draw hockey fandom engage middle-aged men with overweight obesity Encouraging pilot study results...

The purpose of this study was to develop a brief physical activity interview for older adults (Phone-FITT) and evaluate its test–retest reliability validity. Summary scores were derived household, recreational, total PA. Reliability evaluated in convenience sample from fall-prevention ( N = 43, 79.4 ± 2.9 years, 51% male), validity, random individuals adult exercise programs 48, 77.4 4.7 25% male). Mean time complete the Phone-FITT 10 min participants sampled programs. Evaluation indicated...

Studies have evaluated the concomitant use of hyaluronan (HA) with steroids, anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesic agents in an attempt to magnify extent duration pain relief due knee osteoarthritis. To date there has not been intra-articular combination therapy available for osteoarthritis symptoms--one that combines fast acting onset symptom provided by a corticosteroid long-lasting HA single injection. The objective this study was evaluate safety preliminary performance two new...

Hockey Fans in Training (Hockey FIT) is a gender-sensitized weight loss and healthy lifestyle program. We investigated 1) feasibility of recruiting retaining overweight obese men into pilot pragmatic randomized controlled trial 2) potential for FIT to lead improvements other outcomes at 12 wk months. Male fans two ice hockey teams (35-65 yr; body mass index ≥28 kg·m) located Ontario (Canada) were intervention or comparator (wait-list control). includes 12-wk active phase (weekly, coach-led...

More evidence is needed to conclude that a specific program of exercise and/or cognitive training warrants prescription for the prevention decline. We examined effect group-based standard older adults, with and without dual-task training, on function in adults dementia. conducted proof-of-concept, single-blinded, 26-wk randomized controlled trial whereby participants recruited from preexisting classes at Canadian Centre Activity Aging London, Ontario, were intervention group (exercise +...

This 6-month experimental case series study investigated the effects of a dual-task gait training and aerobic exercise intervention on cognition, mobility, cardiovascular health in community-dwelling older adults without dementia. Participants exercised 40 min/day, 3 days/week for 26 weeks Biodex GaitTrainer2 treadmill. were assessed at baseline (V0), interim (V1: 12-weeks), endpoint (V2: 26-weeks), (V3: 52-weeks). The outcomes included: cognition [executive function (EF), processing speed,...

Our objective was to determine the influence of HealtheSteps™ lifestyle prescription program on physical activity and modifiable risk factors for chronic disease in individuals at risk.

Adequate daily physical activity (PA) is important for maintaining functional capacity and independence in older adults. However, most adults Canada do not engage enough PA to sustain fitness independence. Environmental influences, such as warmer daytime temperatures, may influence participation; however, few studies have examined the effect of summertime temperatures on levels This investigation measured weather variables 48 community-dwelling who were randomly recruited from a local...

The purpose of this study was to estimate differences in rates functional decline Alzheimer's disease (AD), dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), and vascular (VaD) whether vary by age or sex.Data came from 32 U.S. Disease Centers. cohort participants (n = 5848) were ≥60 years had clinical a primary etiologic diagnosis probable AD, DLB, VaD; Clinical Dementia Rating-Sum Boxes score <16; duration symptoms ≤10 years. diagnoses assigned using standard criteria. Annual mean rate change the Functional...

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of cardiovascular risk factors that greatly increase the developing disease and type 2 diabetes. Regular exercise improves profile, but most people do not successfully change their habits to beneficially reduce risk. Tailored prescribed by family physician has shown promise as means fitness cardiometabolic risk, optimal implementation practices remain unknown. Mobile health technologies have proved be beneficial tool achieve blood pressure glucose control in...

Persons with an objective cognitive impairment (OCI) are at increased risk for progression to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The present pilot project sought examine whether participation in a long-term exercise program involving cognitive-motor (CM) dual-task gait training aerob ic improves executive function persons OCI. To accomplish our objective, individuals OCI (n = 12) as determined by Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score of less than 26 older adults 11) deemed be...

Effective approaches that engage men in weight loss and lifestyle change are important because of worldwide increases, including Canada, obesity chronic diseases. Football Fans Training (FFIT), developed Scotland, successfully tackled these problems by engaging overweight/obese male football fans sustained positive health behaviours, through program deliveries at professional stadia. Aims: 1) Adapt FFIT to hockey within the Canadian context integrate with HealtheSteps™ (evidence-based...

Exercise programs involving aerobic and resistance training (i.e., multiple-modality) have shown promise in improving cognition executive control older adults at risk, or experiencing, cognitive decline. It is, however, unclear whether within a multiple-modality program elicits an additive benefit to executive/cognitive processes. This is important question resolve order identify optimal that delay, ameliorate, deficits persons risk for further In the present study, individuals with...

The health outcomes of men continue to be poorer than women globally. Challenges in addressing this problem include difficulties engaging weight loss programs as they tend view these contrary the masculine narrative independence and self-reliance. Researchers have been turning towards sports fans engage promotion are typically male, poor habits.Developed from highly successful gender-sensitized Football Fans Training program, Hockey (Hockey FIT) recruited 80 male hockey London Knights Sarnia...

Background We investigated the effects of multiple-modality exercise with additional mind-motor training on cognition in community-dwelling older adults subjective cognitive complaints. Methods Participants (n = 127, mean age 67.5 [7.3] years, 71% women) were randomized to receive 45 minutes 15 either (M4, n 63) or control (balance, range motion and breathing exercises [M2, 64]). In total, both groups exercised 60 minutes/day, 3 days/week, for 24 weeks. Standardized global functioning (GCF),...

Dementia is associated with cognitive and functional deficits, poses a significant personal, societal, economic burden. Directing interventions towards older adults self-reported complaints may provide the greatest impact on dementia incidence prevalence. Risk factors for deficits are multifactorial in nature; many cardiovascular disease risk lifestyle-mediated. Evidence suggests that multiple-modality exercise programs can benefits extend beyond what be achieved from cognitive, aerobic, or...