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  1. Article ; Online: Separate and combined associations of obesity and handgrip strength with cognitive function in older adults: A national cross-sectional study in China.

    Zhao, Xiaoguang / Yu, Jiabin / Zhou, Zhexiao

    Journal of sports sciences

    2024  Volume 42, Issue 2, Page(s) 109–115

    Abstract: This study examined the separate and combined associations of obesity and handgrip strength with cognitive function in older adults. In total 4,839 older adults were included in this cross-sectional study, and their body mass index (BMI) and handgrip ... ...

    Abstract This study examined the separate and combined associations of obesity and handgrip strength with cognitive function in older adults. In total 4,839 older adults were included in this cross-sectional study, and their body mass index (BMI) and handgrip strength were measured. Cognitive function was evaluated using the Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status. Three individual categories were created for BMI (normal weight: 18.5≤ BMI < 24.0 kg/m
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Aged ; Overweight ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Hand Strength ; Obesity ; Cognition ; Body Mass Index
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-22
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 995528-8
    ISSN 1466-447X ; 0264-0414
    ISSN (online) 1466-447X
    ISSN 0264-0414
    DOI 10.1080/02640414.2024.2321420
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  2. Article ; Online: Developing a predictive equation of cardiovascular age to evaluate cardiovascular health in Chinese community-dwelling women.

    Zhao, Xiaoguang / Hu, Fei

    Health care for women international

    2022  Volume 44, Issue 9, Page(s) 1239–1251

    Abstract: Cardiovascular health plays a dominant role in shaping the overall health of individuals. Our aim was to develop a predictive equation of cardiovascular age (CVA) and determine its validity. In this study, we developed an equation of CVA based on 101 ... ...

    Abstract Cardiovascular health plays a dominant role in shaping the overall health of individuals. Our aim was to develop a predictive equation of cardiovascular age (CVA) and determine its validity. In this study, we developed an equation of CVA based on 101 healthy women by using multiple linear regression analysis. Based on cross-sectional validity tests, we discovered that the mean CVA is remarkably younger than the mean chronological age in the active group, while there was no statistical age difference in the non-active group. We conclude that CVA is a valid assessment to evaluate cardiovascular health in Chinese community-dwelling women. Healthcare practitioners should consider CVA as a motivational tool for increasing physical activity or modifying diet to improve cardiovascular health in community-dwelling women.
    MeSH term(s) Female ; Humans ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; East Asian People ; Independent Living ; Cardiovascular System ; Health Status
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-06-29
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 632677-8
    ISSN 1096-4665 ; 0739-9332
    ISSN (online) 1096-4665
    ISSN 0739-9332
    DOI 10.1080/07399332.2022.2091138
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  3. Article ; Online: Effect of telling older adults their predictive physical fitness age on physical activity: A quasi-experimental study.

    Zhao, Xiaoguang / Hu, Fei

    Health & social care in the community

    2022  Volume 30, Issue 5, Page(s) e2940–e2949

    Abstract: Physical activity plays an essential role in preventing diseases and improving overall health. Promoting physical activity has become an important intervention against low physical fitness and chronic diseases in older adults. This study aimed to ... ...

    Abstract Physical activity plays an essential role in preventing diseases and improving overall health. Promoting physical activity has become an important intervention against low physical fitness and chronic diseases in older adults. This study aimed to determine whether telling older people their predictive physical fitness age prompts physical activity. Two hundred and fifty-three older Chinese people were assigned single-blindly to either an intervention group (n = 140) or control group (n = 113) in this quasi-experimental study. Participants in the intervention group were informed of the predictive physical fitness age and taught the difference from their chronological age while participants in the control group were not. Participants in both groups were encouraged to get more physical activities each day. The primary outcome was physical activity, and the secondary outcome was the change in physical fitness age. Results showed that for older adults with low physical fitness, all physical activity parameters (vigorous physical activity, moderate physical activity, walking, total physical activity and sitting) showed a significant difference between intervention and control groups after 2 and 12 weeks (p < 0.05). Moreover, physical fitness age was improved remarkably after 12 weeks compared to the control group (73.57 ± 5.75 vs. 66.85 ± 6.33 years, p < 0.05). For older adults with normal physical fitness, a remarkable difference was observed in moderate physical activity, total physical activity, and sitting between intervention and control groups after 2 weeks (p < 0.05), but the difference disappeared after 12 weeks. For older adults with high physical fitness, no significant changes were found between groups (p > 0.05). The findings suggest that telling older people their predictive physical fitness age can become a viable motivational tool to promote physical activity especially for those with low physical fitness, thereby improving their physical fitness age and overall health.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Chronic Disease ; Exercise ; Humans ; Infant ; Physical Fitness
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-26
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1155902-0
    ISSN 1365-2524 ; 0966-0410
    ISSN (online) 1365-2524
    ISSN 0966-0410
    DOI 10.1111/hsc.13738
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  4. Article ; Online: Developing a predictive equation of muscular age to evaluate muscle health in Chinese community-dwelling older women.

    Zhao, Xiaoguang / Yu, Jiabin / Liu, Nan

    Health care for women international

    2023  Volume 44, Issue 12, Page(s) 1587–1600

    Abstract: Muscle health plays an important role in most common age-related diseases and injuries. To date, a standardized quantitative method to assess muscle health has not yet been developed. Principal component analysis was employed to develop a predictive ... ...

    Abstract Muscle health plays an important role in most common age-related diseases and injuries. To date, a standardized quantitative method to assess muscle health has not yet been developed. Principal component analysis was employed to develop a predictive equation of muscular age based on muscle health variables including skeletal muscle mass of lower limb, grip strength and maximal gait speed. Then validity of muscular age was tested by comparing chronological age to muscular age of the elderly. A predictive equation of muscular age was developed. Muscular age = 0.690 × chronological age - 1.245 × skeletal muscle mass of lower limb + 0.453 × grip strength - 1.291 × maximal walking speed + 40.547. Cross-sectional validity test showed that the predictive equation of muscular age is a valid method to assess muscle health. It is applicable not only to the normal elderly but to the elderly with pre-sarcopenia or sarcopenia.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Female ; Humans ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; East Asian People ; Independent Living ; Muscle Strength/physiology ; Muscle, Skeletal/physiology ; Sarcopenia
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-30
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 632677-8
    ISSN 1096-4665 ; 0739-9332
    ISSN (online) 1096-4665
    ISSN 0739-9332
    DOI 10.1080/07399332.2023.2194245
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  5. Article ; Online: Association of possible sarcopenia with major chronic diseases and multimorbidity among middle-aged and older adults: Findings from a national cross-sectional study in China.

    Zhao, Xiaoguang / Zhang, Hongjun / Yu, Jiabin / Wang, Jin

    Geriatrics & gerontology international

    2023  Volume 23, Issue 12, Page(s) 925–931

    Abstract: Aim: This study investigated the prevalence of possible sarcopenia (PSA) in a large sample of middle-aged and older adults, and determined the association between PSA, major chronic diseases and the number of chronic diseases.: Methods: A total of 14  ...

    Abstract Aim: This study investigated the prevalence of possible sarcopenia (PSA) in a large sample of middle-aged and older adults, and determined the association between PSA, major chronic diseases and the number of chronic diseases.
    Methods: A total of 14 917 adults aged ≥40 years were included in the analysis. The handgrip strength and the five-time chair stand test were used to assess PSA. The participants' major chronic diseases were divided into 14 categories. Four categories were created based on the participants' number of chronic illnesses: 0, 1, 2 and ≥3.
    Results: The present study found an overall prevalence of PSA of 23.6% among Chinese middle-aged and older adults aged ≥40 years, with the risk increasing with advancing age. PSA was significantly associated with most categories of chronic diseases and multimorbidity. The closely independent associations were obtained for stroke; emotional, nervous or psychiatric problems; chronic lung disease, asthma, heart disease, hypertension and arthritis or rheumatism. Compared with participants with 0 chronic disease, those with two or more chronic diseases had higher odds for PSA. However, the association between PSA and the number of chronic diseases varied in different sex and age groups.
    Conclusions: The findings suggest that PSA is associated with major chronic diseases among middle-aged and older adults. People with two or more chronic diseases have a greater likelihood of PSA compared with those without chronic diseases, and the association between PSA and the number of chronic diseases largely depended on sex and age. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2023; 23: 925-931.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Middle Aged ; Aged ; Multimorbidity ; Sarcopenia/epidemiology ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Hand Strength/physiology ; China/epidemiology ; Chronic Disease
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-02
    Publishing country Japan
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2113849-7
    ISSN 1447-0594 ; 1444-1586
    ISSN (online) 1447-0594
    ISSN 1444-1586
    DOI 10.1111/ggi.14720
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  6. Article ; Online: Evaluating the association between anthropometric parameters and successful aging in older adults.

    Zhao, Xiaoguang / Chen, Siyuan / Yu, Jiabin

    Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)

    2023  Volume 50, Page(s) 240–246

    Abstract: This study aimed to determine the relationship between successful aging (SA) and anthropometric parameters in older adults. We used body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, hip circumference, and calf circumference to reflect anthropometric parameters. ...

    Abstract This study aimed to determine the relationship between successful aging (SA) and anthropometric parameters in older adults. We used body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, hip circumference, and calf circumference to reflect anthropometric parameters. SA was assessed by the following five aspects: self-rated health, self-rated psychological status or mood, cognitive function, activities of daily life, and physical activity. Logistic regression analyses were employed to examine the relationship between anthropometric parameters and SA. Results showed that larger BMI, waist circumference, and calf circumference are related to a higher prevalence of SA in older women; greater waist circumference and calf circumference are associated with a higher rate of SA in old-old adults. These findings suggest that the greater BMI, waist circumference, hip circumference, and calf circumference are associated with a higher rate of SA in older adults, and the associations are influenced to some extent by the sex and age.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Female ; Aged ; Obesity/complications ; Waist-Hip Ratio ; Anthropometry/methods ; Body Mass Index ; Aging ; Risk Factors
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-20
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 632559-2
    ISSN 1528-3984 ; 0197-4572
    ISSN (online) 1528-3984
    ISSN 0197-4572
    DOI 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.01.022
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  7. Article ; Online: Relationship Between Physical Fitness, Anthropometric Measurement, and Bone Health in Adult Men.

    Zhao, Xiaoguang / Hu, Fei

    Clinical nursing research

    2021  Volume 32, Issue 4, Page(s) 733–741

    Abstract: The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between physical fitness, anthropometric measurement, and bone health in adult men. Ninety-six adult men participated in this cross-sectional study. Anthropometric measures, including height, weight, ... ...

    Abstract The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between physical fitness, anthropometric measurement, and bone health in adult men. Ninety-six adult men participated in this cross-sectional study. Anthropometric measures, including height, weight, chest, waist and hip circumference, and physical fitness parameters reflecting muscular strength, agility, flexibility, power, balance, and cardiopulmonary fitness were assessed. Whole-body bone mineral density (BMD) and bone mineral content (BMC) were measured with a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scanner. The results showed bone health outcomes to have a significant correlation with anthropometric and physical fitness parameters. Stepwise regression analysis proved physical fitness parameters explaining significant variance in bone health such as BMD and BMC to be focused on muscular strength, flexibility, and pulmonary function. Furthermore, anthropometric parameters including hip circumference can help explain BMC. The findings suggest that anthropometry and physical fitness can be used for the prediction of bone health in adult men.
    MeSH term(s) Male ; Humans ; Adult ; Bone Density ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Bone and Bones ; Absorptiometry, Photon ; Physical Fitness
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-11-23
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1146553-0
    ISSN 1552-3799 ; 1054-7738
    ISSN (online) 1552-3799
    ISSN 1054-7738
    DOI 10.1177/10547738211060937
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  8. Article ; Online: Effect of smoking status on spirometric lung age in adult Chinese Men.

    Zhao, Xiaoguang / Du, Chenya

    Health & social care in the community

    2021  Volume 30, Issue 4, Page(s) 1384–1390

    Abstract: Smoking is one of the most unhealthy behaviours and responsible for a variety of respiratory diseases. Although spirometric lung age (SLA) is regarded as an effective way to augment the smoking quit rate in other countries, it has not been calculated in ... ...

    Abstract Smoking is one of the most unhealthy behaviours and responsible for a variety of respiratory diseases. Although spirometric lung age (SLA) is regarded as an effective way to augment the smoking quit rate in other countries, it has not been calculated in Chinese smokers. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine the association of SLA with smoking status, and further explore whether smoking duration, dependence and other factors such as obesity and physical exercise affect SLA in Chinese current smokers. A total of 431 healthy men aged 20 years and older took part in the study from September 2018 to August 2019. Spirometric test was measured through a portable spirometry, and smoking status including smoking duration and dependence was investigated by using a questionnaire. SLA was calculated from an established equation which is based on the inverse calculation of the forced expiratory volume in one second in the Chinese population. Lung age difference (∆LA) could be obtained by counting the difference between SLA and chronological age. Results indicated that ∆LA is remarkably higher in current smokers than that in ex-smokers and non-smokers (p < 0.01). The study also revealed that smoking duration and dependence are related to ∆LA. Smokers with long smoking duration (smoked ≥10 years) and high dependence (consumed ≥20 cigarettes per day) had a significantly higher ∆LA than their counterparties (p < 0.01). Multiple regression analysis showed that body mass index, smoking duration and cigarettes per day were independently correlated with ∆LA in the current smokers (p < 0.01). The findings suggest that not only smoking or not, but smoking duration, dependence and obesity are strongly associated with SLA.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; China/epidemiology ; Humans ; Lung ; Male ; Obesity ; Smoking/epidemiology ; Smoking Cessation
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-03
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1155902-0
    ISSN 1365-2524 ; 0966-0410
    ISSN (online) 1365-2524
    ISSN 0966-0410
    DOI 10.1111/hsc.13468
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  9. Article ; Online: Contribution of the leaf and silique photosynthesis to the seeds yield and quality of oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) in reproductive stage.

    Wang, Chunli / Yang, Jianli / Chen, Wenjie / Zhao, Xiaoguang / Wang, Zhouli

    Scientific reports

    2023  Volume 13, Issue 1, Page(s) 4721

    Abstract: Influences of photosynthesis of leaf and silique on seeds yield and quality of oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) were explored in this study. A field comparing experiment with several rapeseed varieties was conducted and the results showed, that the leaf ... ...

    Abstract Influences of photosynthesis of leaf and silique on seeds yield and quality of oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) were explored in this study. A field comparing experiment with several rapeseed varieties was conducted and the results showed, that the leaf area index (LAI), silique surface area index (SAI), siliques number per plant, and biological yield were statistically classified as the first principal factors which greatly influenced seeds yield, the leaf net photosynthetic rate (P
    MeSH term(s) Brassica napus/genetics ; Brassica napus/metabolism ; Chlorophyll A/metabolism ; Seeds/genetics ; Plant Leaves ; Photosynthesis/physiology ; Brassica rapa ; Plant Oils/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Chlorophyll A (YF5Q9EJC8Y) ; Plant Oils
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-23
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-023-31872-6
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  10. Article ; Online: Physical activity intensity, frequency, duration, volume and the risk of possible sarcopenia in middle-aged and older adults.

    Zhao, Xiaoguang / Zhang, Hongjun / Yu, Jiabin / Zhou, Zhexiao / Wang, Jin

    GeroScience

    2023  

    Abstract: This study explored the association of physical activity (PA) from different dimensions including intensity, frequency, duration, and volume with possible sarcopenia (PSA), and established the PA cut-off value to identify PSA in middle-aged and older ... ...

    Abstract This study explored the association of physical activity (PA) from different dimensions including intensity, frequency, duration, and volume with possible sarcopenia (PSA), and established the PA cut-off value to identify PSA in middle-aged and older adults. The data in this study were from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study in 2015. There were 7,957 adults aged over 45 years in the analysis. PA was assessed using a modified version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form. Muscle strength and physical performance were measured to define PSA. Results showed that men spending at least 3 days each week, more than 10 min each time on vigorous-intensity PA, or a minimum of 933 Mets on total PA each week had a lower risk of PSA. In women, spending at least 3 days each week, more than 30 min each time on moderate-intensity PA, or taking at least 6 days each week, more than 120 min each time on low-intensity PA, or a minimum of 933 Mets on total PA each week was associated with a lower risk of PSA. In older adults (≥ 65 years), spending at least one day each week, more than 30 min each time on vigorous-intensity PA, or taking a minimum of 933 Mets on total PA each week was linked with a decreased risk of PSA. However, no significant associations were found between any PA dimensions and PSA in middle-aged adults (45-64 years). A receiver operating characteristic analysis showed that the PA cut-off value was 695 and 693 Mets each week for predicting PSA for men and women. The findings suggested that the intensity, frequency, duration, and weekly volume of PA is associated with the risk of PSA in middle-aged and older adults, and the association largely depends on sex and age. The PA cut-off value may be an early indication for a higher risk of sarcopenia.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-04
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2886586-8
    ISSN 2509-2723 ; 2509-2715
    ISSN (online) 2509-2723
    ISSN 2509-2715
    DOI 10.1007/s11357-023-00848-9
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