A5030929095- Physical Activity and Health
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
- Sleep and related disorders
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Diverse Approaches in Healthcare and Education Studies
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
Hirosaki University
2020-2024
Akita University
2023-2024
National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology
2017-2019
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
2011-2019
University of Tsukuba
2011-2018
Tokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Hospital
2011
Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology
2011
To examine the effects of walking on falls among community-dwelling older adults while accounting for exposures.A total 90 adults, ranging in age from 65 to 79 years, were allocated into either (brisk walking, n = 50) or balance (balance and strength training, 40) group participate a 3-month supervised 13-month unsupervised fall-prevention program held 2012 2014 Japan. Falls trips that occurred during 16-month period monitored with monthly fall calendar. The risk was evaluated by...
Aim The aim of the present study was to investigate relationship between physical activity (PA) and depressive symptoms in community‐dwelling older Japanese adults. Methods A cross‐sectional design used obtain data from 3191 adults aged 70–95 years. Depressive were assessed using self‐reported scores on Geriatric Depression Scale‐15. PA objectively measured an accelerometer worn for a maximum 40 days, average daily durations light‐intensity (LPA), moderate‐to‐vigorous intensity (MVPA) step...
This study examined the association between pain characteristics and incidence of functional disability among community-dwelling older adults. prospective cohort included 4,365 adults (mean age 74.7 years, 53.5% female) living in community settings. Pain characteristics, including severity duration pain, were assessed participants who also underwent monthly follow-up assessment for 24 months based on national long-term care insurance system. Among participants, 2,149 (48.7%) reported...
<h3>Background and Objectives</h3> Epidemiologic evidence has shown that social isolation, a low frequency of contact with others, is associated the risk dementia late-life depressive symptoms. Therefore, we hypothesized may be involved in brain atrophy, symptoms play some role this relationship. We aimed to evaluate association between volumes various regions assess extent which mediate these relationships from large population-based multisite cohort study. <h3>Methods</h3> Dementia-free...
Visceral fat accumulation is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease and mortality. a causal hypertension type 2 diabetes, which was reported as one of the factors dementia. areas (VFA) might be clinically important to prevent dementia; however, association between VFA cognitive function in elderly remains unknown. We aimed evaluate brain structural abnormalities using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) VFA, elderly. A total 2364 healthy individuals were enrolled, we excluded...
This study examined the association between daily physical activity and functional disability incidence in community-dwelling older adults with chronic pain.Prospective cohort study.Japanese community.Of 5,257 participants enrolled for baseline assessment, data on 693 who had lower back or knee pain underwent assessment using an accelerometer were analyzed.Participants assessed regular (step counts, moderate- to vigorous-intensity duration, light-intensity duration) at followed up monthly...
Aim Habitual moderate vigorous‐intensity physical activity ( MVPA ) positively affects lower‐extremity performance. It is unclear whether habitual light‐intensity LPA ), such as leisurely walking, has similar effects on The aim of the present study was to identify associations between and performance in older adults. Methods This cross‐sectional included 802 community‐dwelling J apanese adults, 187 men 615 women, aged 60–96 years. A uniaxial accelerometer measured intensity for over 10 h/day...
Objective To elucidate the relationship between frailty and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Methods We longitudinally evaluated temporal changes relationships LUTS in 247 community‐dwelling adults (45 years or older) at baseline a 5‐year follow‐up. used Fried phenotype (phenotype‐based frailty), 5‐item modified index (5i‐mFI; comorbidity‐based discriminant score (comprehensive assessment) to evaluate frailty. were using international prostate symptom (IPSS) overactive bladder (OABSS)....
Family support can help older adults better adhere to exercise routine, but it remains unclear whether an program targeting married couples would have stronger effects on adherence than a for individuals. The purpose of this study was determine the over 24-week follow-up period. Thirty-four and 59 participated in as couple non-couple groups (CG NCG, respectively). All participants attended 8-week supervised (once week home-based comprising walking strength exercises) then measurement (24...
Aim To identify whether individual physical performance measures or a combination of is better indicator multiple geriatric syndromes ( MGS ) defined as the concomitant presence more than one syndrome in an individual. Methods We carried out cross‐sectional analyses on data from 340 community‐dwelling women aged 75 years and older (mean 80.0 years). examined following syndromes: urinary incontinence, falls, underweight, depression functional decline. Trained testers measured usual gait speed...
Chronic kidney disease, defined by albuminuria and/or reduced estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), has been reported to be associated with brain atrophy higher white matter lesion volume (WMLV), but there are few large-scale population-based studies assessing this issue. This study aimed examine the associations between urinary albumin-creatinine ratio (UACR) and eGFR levels WMLV in a community-dwelling older population of Japanese.Population-based cross-sectional study.A total 8,630...
The influx of intestinal bacteria-derived lipopolysaccharide (LPS) into the blood has attracted attention as a cause diseases. aim this study is investigating associations between LPS, dietary factors, gut microbiota, and health status in general adult population. Food/nutrient intake, plasma LPS-binding protein (LBP; LPS exposure indicator) were measured 896 residents (58.1% female, mean age 54.7 years) rural Iwaki district Japan, each correlation was analyzed. As results, LBP concentration...
This study aimed to examine the effects of walking, a common activity that has previously been reported not be effective for fall prevention, on fall-related factors among general population community-dwelling older adults. A total 90 men and women, ranging from 65-79 years age, were randomly allocated into either walking group (brisk walking) or balance (tai chi, strength training) participate in 12-week supervised home-based exercise programs. Physical (11 items gait, static/dynamic...
Physical activity is associated with a lower risk of cognitive decline in older adults. However, past studies have demonstrated that adults tend to relapse into inactivity after completing interventions. This ongoing study employs randomized controlled trial design assess the efficacy and efficiency KENKOJISEICHI local revitalization system for promoting daily outdoor behaviors improve function community-dwelling mild impairment (MCI). 6-month will include 83 aged 65 years or MCI....
Aim To evaluate the relationship between kidney function without diabetes and components of frailty phenotype in community‐dwelling Japanese older adults. Methods Participants were 8343 residents who completed baseline assessments, classified into four categories according to eGFR. Frailty status was defined using five criteria: (i) slow gait speed; (ii) muscle weakness; (iii) low physical activity; (iv) exhaustion; (v) unintentional weight loss. Results After multivariate adjustment,...
Abstract Altruistic social activity, such as giving support to others, has shown protective benefits on dementia risk and cognitive decline. However, the pathological mechanism is unclear. In present study, we investigated association between altruistic activity brain regional gray matter. Furthermore, explore psychological interplay in tested mediating effect of depressive symptoms We performed a cross-sectional voxel-based morphology (VBM) analysis including 8 695 old adults (72.9 ± 6.1...
The purpose of this study was to determine whether hand-grip strength (HGS) can be a significant discrimination factor mobility limitation (ML) among older adults. Cross-sectional analysis conducted on data from 939 community-dwelling adults, aged 65-96 years (74.4 ± 6.4 yr, 266 men, 673 women). ML defined as self-reported difficulty in walking 400 m, climbing 10 steps, and rising chair. Trained testers assessed standardized measurements HGS lower extremity performance score (LEPS)...