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Open AccessAssociation between comorbidities associated with diabetes and higher-level functional status in older patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross sectional study
To investigate the association between comorbidities associated with diabetes and higher-level functional status in older patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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Association of 24-h movement behaviors with phase angle in community-dwelling older adults: a compositional data analysis
Phase angle (PhA) is an indicator of cellular conditions. Recent studies have suggested that PhA supports healthy aging. Identifying modifiable lifestyle factors for PhA is important. The associations of PhA i...
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Open AccessEffects of home-based manual dexterity training on cognitive function among older adults: a randomized controlled trial
The relationship between manual dexterity and cognitive function among older adults is well known; however, few studies have focused on manual dexterity training that confirms cognitive load of training in old...
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Open AccessGiant esophageal liposarcoma with squamous cell carcinoma resected via the cervical approach: a case report
Liposarcoma is one of the most common soft tissue sarcomas, but is extremely rarely found in the esophagus. There have been no reports of esophageal liposarcoma together with superficial carcinoma of the esoph...
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Open AccessCombined effect of daily physical activity and social relationships on sleep disorder among older adults: cross-sectional and longitudinal study based on data from the Kasama study
This study investigated whether daily physical activity of older adults, combined with social relationships, is associated with the risk of sleep disorder. Further, it determined whether a high level of one va...
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Open AccessAcute effects of Square Step** Exercise on cognitive and social functions in sedentary young adults: a home-based online trial
The Square Step** Exercise (SSE) is an exercise training program incorporating cognitive and physical exercise components, which was originally developed for older adults to reduce falling risks. SSE’s poten...
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Effects of N-acetyl glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate supplementation on knee pain and self-reported knee function in middle-aged and older Japanese adults: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
There was no evidence of satisfying the standard to decide the efficacies of glucosamine and chondroitin in middle-aged and older Japanese adults with knee pain and/or stiffness.
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Open AccessGender differences of foot characteristics in older Japanese adults using a 3D foot scanner
Knowledge of gender differences in foot shape assists shoe manufactures with designing appropriate shoes for men and women. Although gender differences in foot shapes are relatively known among young men and w...
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Open AccessAssociation between difficulty initiating sleep in older adults and the combination of leisure-time physical activity and consumption of milk and milk products: a cross-sectional study
Research has shown that engaging in leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) and consuming dairy foods can lead to better sleep. Combining these two non-invasive prescriptions may be more effective for hel** pe...
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Validation of lower extremity performance tests for determining the mobility limitation levels in community-dwelling older women
Background and aims: Assessment of mobility status among community-dwelling older people is important for preventing further deterioration of mobility and identifying changes in mobility as early...
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Effects of additional resistance training during diet-induced weight loss on bone mineral density in overweight premenopausal women
Bone loss accompanies a diet-induced weight loss and could be prevented with a combination of exercises. This study was conducted to examine the effects of additional resistance training during diet-induced we...
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Square-step** exercise versus strength and balance training for fall risk factors
Background and aims: Feasible and low-cost exercise programmes targeting fall risk factors may decrease the risk of falling in older adults. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects o...
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A novel exercise for improving lower-extremity functional fitness in the elderly
Background and aims: Many falls in the elderly are caused by trip**. After trip**, a certain level of lower-extremity functional fitness is necessary, in order to make protective responses an...
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Health benefits associated with exercise habituation in older Japanese men
Background and aims: The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of exercise habituation (3–32 years, mean 13.2 years) on physical vitality among five different groups. Methods: One hund...