Epi Project Research
Sarah Zitsman
I've done a little bit of preliminary research. I tried to gear it towards the different things I heard people were interested in (but I'm sure I did not cover everything....).
Below, you will find an abstract for an article on how exercise effects aging/brain function. I am also attaching a few files in the "Files" section related to this same topic.
Before I go any further into research, let me pitch my project idea. Then possibly, other people can pitch their project ideas/research and we can make a decision over the next week on what we want to do.
Here is my pitch: We can create a mock study on the effects of exercise on middle age to older adults. Our study might involve individuals aged 50+. We could have 1/3 exercise however they want, 1/3 exercise using Nintendo Wii (which is gaining popularity for older generations) and 1/3 be our control. Then we could make up fake statistics on before and after for strength, stability, and mental functioning.
Let me know what you all think.
Best,
Sarah
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1. Phys Sportsmed. 2009 Apr;37(1):119-25. Exercise and the aging mind: buffing the baby boomer's body and brain. Marks BL, Katz LM, Smith JK. Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-8700, USA. ma...@email.unc.edu Among the fears of aging are loss of memory, cognitive decline, and loss of independence. Baby boomers have entered the "aged" cohort and are actively seeking ways to maintain strong bodies and strong minds. Bench to clinical research suggests that keeping physically active and engaged in moderate to vigorous exercise may be vital to brain health. Because exercise promotes neurogenesis, increased brain volume, and improved cognitive function, it can help the aging brain to retain plasticity. However the precise mechanisms by which exercise accomplishes these changes in the brain are not clearly understood. This study argues that "what is good for the heart is good for the brain," although more research is needed to determine the optimal exercise prescription for brain health and successful cognitive aging. PMID: 20048497 [PubMed - in process]
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Sarah Zitsman
OMS I
DO, MPH candidate 2013
Touro University
Sarah Zitsman
Sorry guys,
I can't figure out how to post files on this thing so I'll try to
email you all my articles.
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Erin Littmann
See you in Class,
Erin
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Sarah Zitsman
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Sarah
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| 1. | Climacteric. 2009 Nov 12. [Epub ahead of print]Is the Wii Fit a new-generation tool for improving balance, health and well-being? A pilot study.Nitz JC, Kuys S, Isles R, Fu S.University of Queensland, Physiotherapy, St Lucia, Brisbane, Australia. Background The Nintendo Wii Fit is a new product that is purported to improve balance, strength, flexibility, fitness and general well-being. Currently, there are no controlled trials published to support such claims. Aim The aim of this research was to determine the feasibility of Wii Fit in improving balance, strength, flexibility and fitness for healthy women aged between 30 and 60 years. Method Ten women aged 30-58 years were recruited to the study. Intervention involved a 30-min session, twice weekly for 10 weeks. The manufacturer's pre-programmed Wii Fit regime determined for age and physical ability was followed. All women were assessed before and after the 10 weeks' intervention. Demographic information collected included age, weight, and self-reported information related to habitual physical activity, regular medication, hormone replacement therapy and well-being. Balance measures included the modified Clinical Test for Sensory Integration of Balance, reaction time and unilateral stance with velocity of sway recorded. Clinical measures of balance and mobility included the Step Test, the timed Up & Go test (TUG) and the TUG(cognitive). Somatosensory testing included touch, vibration and knee-joint re-positioning ability; ankle flexibility and the muscle strengths of quadriceps, hip abductors and adductors were also measured. Cardiovascular fitness was measured using a 6-min walk test. Results Balance (unilateral stance, eyes open (p < 0.05) and lower limb muscle strength (p < 0.05) showed significant improvement but changes in touch, vibration, proprioception, cardiovascular endurance, mobility, weight change, activity level and well-being were not significant. Conclusion Activity fostered by Wii Fit showed an immediate effect on balance and strength that needs confirmation by statistically powered studies. |
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