Jin Kuang¹, Jeffrey Jensen Arnett², Erle Chen³, Zsolt Demetrovics^4,5, Fabian Herold⁶, Rebecca Y. M. Cheung⁷, Daniel L. Hall⁸, Michaela Markwart⁸, Markus Gerber⁹, Sebastian Ludyga⁹, Arthur F. Kramer^10,11, Liye Zou^1,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.8, pp. 937-948, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.029187

Abstract Emerging adulthood (EA) is a critical stage of life to develop and sustain a healthy lifestyle, which is also a time of vulnerability to poor physical and mental health outcomes. In this study, we conducted a path analysis (N = 1326) to examine associations among four dimensions of EA, levels of regular physical activity (PA), self-control, MPA tendency and irrational procrastination. Results found: 1) higher levels of PA predicted both MPA tendency (β = −0.08, 95% CI: −0.11 to −0.06, p < 0.001) and irrational procrastination (β = −0.01, 95% CI: −0.17 to −0.008, p < 0.01) indirectly via self-control;… More >

Lulu Yin^1,#, Kun Dong^1,#, Zhangqi Lai², Lin Wang^1,*

Molecular & Cellular Biomechanics, Vol.20, No.1, pp. 23-33, 2023, DOI:10.32604/mcb.2023.040788

Abstract Age-related loss of foot intrinsic muscle (FIM) strength may be associated with disability, falls, and inability to perform daily activities. Previous studies have determined the reliability of FIM strength testing and evaluated the relationship between FIM strength and corresponding muscle morphology in young adults. However, few studies have measured FIM strength in the older. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the intra- and inter-reliability of FIM strength tests and the relationship between FIM strength and FIM size in the older. A total of 61 participants aged 60–75 years were recruited, and 18 of them were selected randomly for the verification… More > Graphic Abstract

Ingo Paetsch^1,*, Roman Gebauer², Christian Paech², Frank-Thomas Riede², Sabrina Oebel¹, Andreas Bollmann¹, Christian Stehning³, Jouke Smink⁴, Ingo Daehnert², Cosima Jahnke¹

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.18, No.3, pp. 279-294, 2023, DOI:10.32604/chd.2023.029634

Abstract Background: In congenital heart disease (CHD) patients, detailed three-dimensional anatomy depiction plays a pivotal role for diagnosis and therapeutical decision making. Hence, the present study investigated the applicability of an advanced cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) whole heart imaging approach utilizing nonselective excitation and compressed sensing for anatomical assessment and interventional guidance of CHD patients in comparison to conventional dynamic CMR angiography. Methods: 86 consecutive pediatric patients and adults with congenital heart disease (age, 1 to 74 years; mean, 35 years) underwent CMR imaging including a free-breathing, ECG-triggered 3D nonselective SSFP whole heart acquisition using compressed SENSE (nsWHcs). Anatomical assessability and… More >

Siegfried Geyer^1,*, Claudia Dellas², Thomas Paul², Matthias Müller², Kambiz Norozi^2,3,4

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.18, No.3, pp. 337-348, 2023, DOI:10.32604/chd.2023.028827

Abstract Objectives: To examine whether patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) are less likely to have a partner or children than individuals from the general population. Methods: Longitudinal study with two assessments of the same patients (n = 244) from a hospital population and controls (n = 238) from the German Socio-Economic Panel (GSOEP) using parental education, patients age, and sex as matching criteria. The first patient study was conducted between 5/2003 and 6/2004, the second one between 5/2017 and 4/2019. Controls were drawn from GSOEP-surveys 2004 and 2018. CHD-severity was classified according to type of surgery: curative, reparative, or palliative.… More > Graphic Abstract

Pablo Saiz-Gonzalez^1,2, Daniel J. McDonough³, Wenxi Liu⁴, Zan Gao^1,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.5, pp. 711-719, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.027530

Abstract Virtual reality (VR) seems to have the potential to provide opportunities to promote physical activity (PA) in a fun way. This paper aimed to examine the acute effects of three different virtual reality-based exercise bikes on young adults’ blood pressure (BP) and feelings compared to a traditional exercise cycling session. Four exercise sessions (immersive VR cycling, two non-immersive VR cycling, and traditional cycling) were completed by 36 young adults (22 females; M_age = 23.6 years). BP was measured immediately before and after each session using a BP cuff and exercise-induced feelings were assessed via an established survey immediately after each… More >

Zhendong Wu¹, Chen Xu², Liyan Zhang³, Yang Wang⁴, George W. Leeson⁵, Gong Chen^4,*, Julien S. Baker⁶, Xiao-Guang Yue^7,8

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.3, pp. 403-419, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.024638

Abstract Introduction:: Older adults are prone to high levels of depression due to their deteriorating physical functions and shrinking social networks after retirement. Volunteering as an important social activity is essential for alleviating depression by building social network. This paper aims to examine the effect of volunteering on depression among older adults by using China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey (CLASS 2018) data.Methods:: This study uses descriptive analysis and chi-square tests to show differences in demographic factors of older adults’ volunteerism participation, followed by bivariate correlation analysis to examine the correlation between the vital variables. Afterward, stratified linear regression analysis is used… More >

Irene Martin de Miguel¹, C. Charles Jain¹, Alexander C. Egbe¹, Jason H. Anderson², Heidi M. Connolly¹, William R. Miranda^1,*

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.17, No.6, pp. 605-615, 2022, DOI:10.32604/chd.2022.023969

Abstract Background: Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) is associated with a generalized arteriopathy and long-term complications despite repair. Data on invasive exercise hemodynamics in this population are lacking. Accordingly, we reviewed adults with CoA undergoing exercise catheterization to assess 1. hemodynamic profile; 2. feasibility for assessment of CoA severity. Methods: Twenty patients undergoing exercise cardiac catheterization (12 arm adduction and 8 supine cycle ergometry) at a quaternary care center between 2004 and 2021 were identified. Resting and exercise hemodynamic data were abstracted from the procedure logs. Results: Mean age was 43.6 ± 12.0 years. Eleven patients (55%) had resting pulmonary arterial wedge pressure… More >

Gabriela Nazar^1,2,*, Carlos-María Alcover³, Yeny Concha-Cisternas^4,5, Igor Cigarroa⁵, Ximena Díaz-Martínez⁶, Mariela Gatica-Saavedra⁷, Fabián Lanuza^8,9, Ana María Leiva-Ordónez¹⁰, María Adela Martínez-Sanguinetti¹¹, Miquel Martorell^2,12, Fanny Petermann-Rocha^13,14, Claudia Troncoso-Pantoja¹⁵, Carlos Celis-Morales¹⁶

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.24, No.5, pp. 679-697, 2022, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2022.020105

Abstract Depressive disorders are recognized as one of the most common mental health conditions across different age groups. However, the risk factors associated with depression among older people from low-and middle-income countries remains unclear. This study aims to identify socio-demographic, health and psychosocial-related factors associated with depression in Chilean older adults. A cross-sectional study was carried out in a representative sample of 1,765 adults aged ≥60 years participants from the Chilean National Health Survey 2016–2017. Depression was assessed with the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI-SF). Associations between the exposure variables and depression were investigated using Poisson regression analyses. The main findings… More >

Jianjun Su¹, Enxiu Wei¹, Cain Clark², Kaixin Liang³, Xiaojiao Sun^4,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.24, No.5, pp. 759-769, 2022, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2022.020152

Abstract Numerous studies links movement activity (e.g., physical activity, sedentary behavior [SB], and sleep) with mental health or illness indicators during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, research has typically examined time-use behaviors independently, rather than considering daily activity as a 24-hour time-use composition. This cross-sectional study aimed to use compositional isotemporal analysis to estimate the association between reallocation of time-use behaviors and depression symptoms in young adults in China. Participants (n = 1475; 68.0% of female; 20.7 [1.60] years) reported their time spent in moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA), light physical activity (LPA), SB, and sleep. Replacing SB with sleep, LPA,… More >

Emily Berger^1,*, Negar Jamshidi², Andrea Reupert¹

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.24, No.5, pp. 619-634, 2022, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2022.013177

Abstract A recent rapid review highlighted the negative psychological impacts of quarantining during coronavirus outbreaks on the public. However, to date, there has been no review of the psychological impacts of coronavirus on adults using research from community samples and not restricted to people quarantined during coronavirus. A rapid review was conducted to provide timely evidence about the mental health implications of coronavirus outbreaks on adults and to inform psychological research concerning the current COVID-19 outbreak. Three databases and Google Scholar were searched and a total of 27 studies were identified. Symptoms of anxiety and depression were identified during coronavirus outbreaks… More >