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Physical exercise and health-related quality of life in mid- to late-adulthood: a multi-group chain-mediation analysis As longevity rises in China, supporting healthy ageing has become imperative. However, the psychological pathways linking physical exercise to health-related quality of life (HRQOL), and whether they differ by gender, remain insufficiently ...

This new #cross-sectional study of adults 45+ in China examined links between physical exercise and health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Results showed exercise was associated with better HRQOL, partly through higher self-esteem and psychological resilience 💪🧠 tinyurl.com/yh3ad93y.

Delighted to be back at NIH for the High-Risk, High-Reward Symposium. Midway through Year 3 of my New Innovator Award - 7 studies in and we are really getting somewhere!

Huge thank you to @rowanchaselab.bsky.social and our amazing Computer Science partner Dr. Andrea Lobo for making this possible 🤓

Social media use and appearance pressure among midlife women: Associations with fat talk and old talk With the advent of social media, body image concerns have increased among women who frequently engage in social media use. Emerging evidence suggests …

Researchers looked at social media use & body image concerns with women in midlife determined women experience negative body image due to social media use as they engaged in #negative talk about weight-related body image & appearance-related signs of ageing with peers🤳. tinyurl.com/yvc6cay4

Frontiers | The effect of exercise intervention on improving sleep in menopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis Background: Sleep disturbance is common in menopausal women and negatively affects their quality of life and could cause increased risks of other menopause-r...

A meta-analysis, and systematic review examined the association between #exercise interventions 🏃‍♀️ and sleep quality in menopausal women. Results showed that exercise interventions significantly reduce #insomnia severity. 😴 Learn more: tinyurl.com/9hjz5f8b

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review - Abhinav Singla, Pragyat Futela, Komal Arora, Loren Toussaint, Zaain Ahmad, Aleksandra Murawska Baptista, Christoph... Background: Nonpharmacologic interventions have known benefits for managing chronic pain, particularly for conditions such as fibromyalgia, and are included in ...

A systematic review explores the impact that #EMDR therapy can have on chronic pain. Upon review of 9 studies, all of them associated pain improvement with EMDR, and the majority found significant benefit to #MentalHealth challenges. Read more here: tinyurl.com/3x6u2awt #ChronicPain 🥲📈

A cross-sectional study analyzing weight-stigma & self-esteem association with aerobic capacity🫁concluded weight self-stigma & self esteem explained 45% of variance in predicted oxygen intake. Embracing avoiding stigmatization strategies can be used to promote #fitness tinyurl.com/528sr2sf

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) improves symptoms of anxiety and depression, blood pressure, and heart rate variability in patients with hypertension: a randomized controlled trial Bidirectional associations have been demonstrated between negative emotions, such as anxiety and depression, and hypertension, which can lower quality of life and increase mortality. Eye movement d...

A longitudinal randomized control trial enrolled patients with hypertension who were divided into groups; they received (1)an EMDR intervention or (2) routine care. The intervention group showed improvements in various areas. Check it out: tinyurl.com/crrjtu3a 👀❤️‍🩹 #EMDR #Hypertension

In a cross-sectional study consisting a sample of 264 females👩 it was observed that women with a positive attitude toward premenstrual syndrome 🩸were more satisfied with their body image. Resulting in these women feeling healthier and more physically comfortable. tinyurl.com/3s85bzbw

Psychological Distress and Access to Care Among Midlife Women The objective of this study is to examine unmet health care needs among midlife women (ages 50-64 years) in the United States by level of psychological distress. Using data for a nationally representative sample of midlife women (N = 8,838) from the ...

The association between psychological distress and access to healthcare among #midlifewomen was explored, and found that midlife women with higher levels of #psychologicaldistress had poorer health outcomes, and were less likely to receive healthcare. Read more: tinyurl.com/3jy9xktb 😟🚺

A cross sectional study determined the correlation between #physicalperformance levels and menopause. Results reveal that flexibility did not vary across #menopausalstages while perimenopause, and post menopausal women had decreased grip strength, and balance. tinyurl.com/pfbe9zhc 💪🚺

A mixed-methods study examines the #occupationalneeds of women after surgical treatment for ovarian cancer. Semistructured interviews and a series of patient-reported outcome measures found that women of this population could decrease #functionaldistress with OT. tinyurl.com/458be6rr ♀️🏥

Greater adherence to healthful dietary patterns is associated with lower insomnia risk in the Women’s Health Initiative Observational Study Statement of Significance The study shows that healthful dietary patterns, such as the Mediterranean diet and the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension,

A longitudinal study explores the relationship between a #healthydiet and risk for #insomnia among #postmenopausal women. 🥱🍽️Findings suggest that women post menopause are predicted to have a lower risk of insomnia when diet quality is higher! tinyurl.com/3fpth9mt

Exploring the nexus: physical activity, body image, and anxiety among university students - BMC Psychology Background This study aimed to investigate the relationship between physical activity, body image, and anxiety among undergraduate university students. Methods A total of 450 university students (67 m...

Researchers used a #cross-sectional study to examine physical activity, body image, and anxiety in university students using validated surveys. Results showed low activity/high anxiety were common, while greater physical activity was linked to better body image/lower anxiety. 🧠🏃‍♀️ tinyurl.com/4dwu4ys6

(PDF) Investigation of the Relationship between Physical Activity Levels and Menstrual Symptoms in Healthy Women PDF | Objective: This study was conducted to investigate the relationship between physical activity levels and menstrual symptoms in healthy... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on Resea...

Researchers investigating relationship between physical activity levels and menstrual symptoms🩸 referenced in a study that aerobic exercise & yoga🧘‍♀️ both decreased menstrual pain symptoms. However, yoga was concluded to be overall better than aerobic training. tinyurl.com/4m7nt8xn

We’re seeking adults ages 18–65 who are not currently physically active for a remote research study! Share your preferences and responses to social info about physical activity. Complete 14 days of data collection and earn up to $115.

Interested? Take our brief screener: tinyurl.com/4vddwure

Assessing the Acceptability and Effectiveness of Mobile-Based Physical Activity Interventions for Midlife Women During Menopause: Systematic Review of the Literature Background: Midlife women with menopausal symptoms are less likely to meet the recommended level of physical activity (PA). Promoting PA among women in midlife could reduce their risk of cardiovascula...

A systematic review assessed the effectiveness of mobile based physical activity (PA) interventions for #midlifewomen.📱Results show mobile apps specifically contributing to small to moderate increases in PA by 61.36 weekly minutes.🏃‍♀️Learn more: mhealth.jmir.org/2022/12/e402...

All In On Our Latest Paper: A Multi-Method Study of Menstrual Cycle Self-Monitoring in Digital Physical Activity Tools We are excited to share that our latest paper is out now in Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal! As part of our research program focused on women’s health, we are exploring how women in th…

February is #HeartMonth♥️! We're pleased to share new findings related to women's heart health. Led by @gsalvatore0923.bsky.social, we used quantitative and qualitative methods to test feasibility/acceptability of menstrual + activity tracking.
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A sociocultural model of the relationships between social media use and body image in midlife women The use of photo-based social media has been associated with body image concerns among young women. Women in midlife are increasingly experiencing app…

Bivariate analyses of the association between social media usage and body image in #midlifewomen revealed moderate-large associations between high social media usage and higher levels of the mediators which in turn has large associations with other factors such as weight. tinyurl.com/mphuz6zb 🪞🤳

Women’s Health Study: Project WHADE Between ages 40 and 65, women experience a lot of life changes and stressors that can make prioritizing our own health extremely difficult. At the same time, women’s risk for heart disease in…

Read about our work to promote women’s heart health during midlife:

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CHASE Lab goes red today to support women’s heart health! Many people don’t know that ♥️ disease is the #1 cause of death for women in the US and worldwide - pass it on! www.goredforwomen.org/en/get-invol...

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A study consisting of 881 adult women👩 investigated menstrual cycle symptoms and physical activity avoidance, finding 31% of the sample cited symptom relief and physical activity engagement💪 as primary motivators for their current use of hormonal contraceptives💊 Learn more here: tinyurl.com/m26fv58a

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A narrative review assessed the threat #women'shealth misinformation has on health outcomes. Research shows misinformation from online sources shaping health beliefs, discouraging proven medical interventions, making protecting patients from sources critical. tinyurl.com/4k9ru58x 🖥️👩‍⚕️

The role of menopausal hormone therapy in women with or at risk of ovarian and breast cancers: Misconceptions and current directions We summarize the evidence, in the context of menopausal hormonal therapy (MHT) in general, for and against the use of menopausal hormone therapy in women who are at high risk for hereditary breast an...

How does Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) effect women with or at risk of ovarian and breast cancer? Research shows, MHT can relieve #menopausalsymptoms, and decrease rates of chronic illnesses, but more research is needed on it's role after diagnosis. Learn more: tinyurl.com/55drb9at 🤒🧬

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A qualitative study was conducted to further understand menopausal and perimenopausal 🩸women's experiences within their relationships. Findings supported the importance of #SocialSupport from other women with #SharedExperiences.🫂 Click here to find more: tinyurl.com/3tneemc8

This new #qualitative study used in-depth interviews to examine how postmenopausal women perceive menopause and its effects on sexuality. Findings showed highly variable experiences, with physical symptoms, emotional well-being, and partner relationship. ❤️🧠 tinyurl.com/5a3p97wm

Toward Digital Self-Monitoring of Mental Health in the General Population: Scoping Review of Existing Approaches to Self-Report Measurement Background: With the ubiquity of smartphones, digital self-report instruments have enormous potential to support the general population in monitoring their mental health. A primary challenge for resea...

This #literature review conducted to find optimal digital self-report instruments for #mentalhealth, showed more holistic instruments, and methods for expanding digital technologies are necessary. A computerized adaptive testing instrument could help achieve this.🖥️📚 tinyurl.com/ez29xerd

Factors influencing adherence to regular exercise in middle-aged women: a qualitative study to inform clinical practice About half of women decrease their regular exercise during middle age. Concurrently, they experience a reduction in basal metabolic rate and loss of lean muscle as they transition to menopause. The combined effects place these women at increased ...

What barriers prevent #midlifewomen from engaging in regular physical activity?🏃‍♀️ A #qualitative study found that the primary barrier to engaging in regular exercise is the demands of this life stage, 🙇🏻‍♀️ rather than lack of time or #menopausalsymptoms. Learn more: tinyurl.com/bdfu6erx

The impact of exercise on cardiovascular parameters in postmenopausal women: A narrative review Several studies indicate that regular physical activity can reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure, improve endothelial function, and enhance ov…

This narrative review of #systematic reviews examined how exercise impacts cardiovascular health in postmenopausal women across major databases. Exercise improved blood pressure, heart rate, and vasomotor symptoms; supporting clinical benefits despite methodological limits ❤️🏃‍♀️ tinyurl.com/57c6ubew

US east coast has its first snow day in years! Looking for something generous to do on a snowy/icy day? If you’re a woman age 18-65, we’d love to hear about your perceptions of menopause & women’s healthcare. Take our #WomensHealth survey, enter to win $20: rowan.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Psychological benefits of outdoor physical activity in natural versus urban environments: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of experimental studies The impact of environmental context on the psychological benefits derived from physical activity has attracted research attention in recent years. Previous reviews have compared effects of indoor versus outdoor exercise. This review compares the ...

Physical activity (PA) is beneficial 😀but a study came to the conclusion that PA in natural environments 🌴🌅effects anxiety, fatigue, positivity, and a small affect for depression greater than engaging in physical activity in an urban environment 🏢 Read here: tinyurl.com/uzcwazjc