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How effective are lifestyle interventions in managing chronic kidney disease?

Integrating cooking and exercise classes into the routine care of chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients has been largely unexplored. In 2011, a study conducted by Flesher, et. al., aimed to determine if these additions could slow the progression of certain CKD parameters. Researchers evaluated five key health indicators—urinary protein, blood pressure, urinary sodium, glomerular filtration rate, and total cholesterol—over baseline, six months, and twelve months. … Continue reading How effective are lifestyle interventions in managing chronic kidney disease?

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Fit and strong! Intervention: Does it boost exercise self-efficacy in older adults with Osteoarthritis?

In 2006, a study conducted by Susan L. Hughes, et. al., the long-term impact of the Fit and Strong! intervention on older adults with osteoarthritis has been elucidated. This multiple-component intervention, which integrates exercise and behavior-change strategies followed by home-based reinforcement, aimed to improve the physical activity levels and self-efficacy of participants. The study, a randomized controlled trial, involved 115 participants in the Fit and … Continue reading Fit and strong! Intervention: Does it boost exercise self-efficacy in older adults with Osteoarthritis?

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How Can Environments be Structured to Maximize Long-Term Physical Activity in Older Adults?

In a groundbreaking study conducted by Edward McAuley, et. al., (2007) the long-term physical activity behavior of older adults was investigated. This study, which spanned over several years, aimed to understand the role of social-cognitive factors such as self-efficacy and affect in predicting sustained physical activity levels among older individuals. The research employed a prospective design, tracking physical activity and psychosocial variables in a sample … Continue reading How Can Environments be Structured to Maximize Long-Term Physical Activity in Older Adults?

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