results the χ2 test showed that the experimental and control groups significantly differed in relapse rates (χ2 = 6.30, df = 1, p < 0.001). in addition, the covariance analysis showed a significant difference between the two groups in resiliency enhancement at post-test (f = 33.76, p < 0.001) and follow-up (f = 37.67, p < 0.001). conclusion the results indicate that lifestyle training is effect...

background: in people over 50, one out of three women and 12 men experience osteoporosis. youth lifestyle plays an essential role in increasing bone mass and preventing osteoporosis in old ages. thus, lifestyle changes during adolescence could cause the prevention of osteoporosis in older age. this study therefore conducted to investigate the lifestyle of female high school students in relation...

background physical activity is an important component of health in old age that provides personal independence, physical ability, and quality of life. objectives the current study aimed to evaluate physical activity and associated factors among the elderly population in kashan, iran. patients and methods this is a descriptive cross-sectional study. the sample was 400 elderly people (aged more ...

â  â  background dyspepsia is a common disorder that can present many clinical dilemmas in patient management. although not life-threatening, the symptoms are long-lasting, interfere with daily activities and have a significant impact upon quality of life. the aim of this study was to determine prevalence of dyspepsia and its relationship with demographic and socioeconomic factors, and lifestyl...

This study examined a prediction model that integrated three categories of predictors likely to influence adoption of the Quebec Healthy Schools (HS) approach, i.e. attributes of the approach, individual and contextual characteristics. HS receptivity was considered as a potential mediator. For this study, 141 respondents representing 96 schools participated in a postal survey. We used bivariate...

introduction: advances in medical and health sciences have led to increase in the number of older people. the most common non- communicable diseases can be prevented by following a healthy lifestyle. this study aimed to investigate the lifestyle of elderly people by reviewing the literatures and background of the previous researches in order to obtain a holistic view about lifestyle. methods: a...

“Serious Games for Diabetes, Obesity, and Healthy Lifestyle,” a special symposium in the July 2012 issue of the Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology, features five research articles from grantees of RWJF's national program, Health Games Research. The issue is guest co-edited by Health Games Research National Program Director Debra Lieberman of the University of California, Santa Barbara, ...

The population of older adults is increasing worldwide. Old age is often associated with a continuous decline in memory and along with other forms of cognitive decline can impede the self-management abilities necessary for everyday functioning. Recent research suggests that adapting a brain-healthy lifestyle may reduce age-related cognitive decline and, in some instances, improve memory and thi...

BACKGROUND There is a paucity of research on Alaska Natives and their views on whether or not they believe they will age successfully in their home and community. There is limited understanding of aging experiences across generations. OBJECTIVE This research explores the concept of successful aging from an urban Alaska Native perspective and explores whether or not they believe they will achi...