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Filter by:The association between Homocysteine (Hcy) levels and bone mineral density (BMD) has been debated. Some studies have found a relationship between increased Hcy plasma levels and BMD in contrast; other studies have not found a relationship. The purpose of our study was to investigate whether or not Hcy plasma levels are related to BMD in a group of postmenopausal women.
The study was conducted to determine the effect of the mindfulness stress reduction program (MBSR) applied to postmenopausal women on menopausal complaints and quality of life. The population of the study was 2626 women and the sample was composed of 55 experimental and 63 control groups, totally 118 women. The data of the study were collected using Personal Information Form, Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), Menopausal Symptoms Assessment Scale (MSAS) and Menopause Specific Quality of Life Scale (MYQOL).
Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the effects of raloxifene HCl on coagulation parameters in healthy postmenopausal women. Material and method: 80 healthy postmenopausal women were evaluated at Karadeniz Technical University Hospital at gynecology out-patient clinic from December 2005 to December 2006. Local institutional ethics committee approved our study protocol and written informed consent was obtained from all participants before enrollment. All patients received daily 600 milligrams of calcium and 400 international units of vitamin D (Cal-D-VİTA, Roche Switzerland,). 60 milligrams of raloxifene HCI, which is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM), was added to treatment protocol if patients required hormonal therapy. Patients receiving raloxifene therapy in addition to calcium and vitamin D therapy formed the study group(n=50). Control group (n=30) was made up of the patients only receiving calcium and vitamin D. Factor 8, von Willebrand factor, protein C, protein S, antithrombin- III and fibrinogen levels were measured in all patients before treatment. These measurements were repeated at three and twelve months after treatment. Comparisons were performed with Student t test or Mann Whitney test between the two groups and two-way ANOVA within the groups. Proportions were compared with Fisher exact or Chi-square tests. Statistically analysis was done with SPSS packet program (SPSS 11; SPSS Inc.) All p values were two-tailed and p<0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Postmenopausal women, as men, are more prone to central or android obesity than premenopausal women. Recently, some studies have shown that obesity is associated with gut microbiota dysbiosis and gut microbiota could be responsible of fat mass accumulation. Moreover, abdominal fat mass accumulation is associated with an increase of cardiovascular disease risks. Recent studies suggest that physical activity may positively alter gut microbiota composition. Accumulating evidence suggests that high intensity interval training (HIIT) is an effective strategy for reducing body fat of overweight individuals, especially at the abdominal level. Resistance Training (RT) is associated with increased muscle mass and strength gain in main muscle groups. Thus, RT is also an interesting modality to fight against deconditioning and autonomy loss with age. The aim of the study was to observed the effects of a 12-week high intensity interval training (HIIT) combined with resistance training (RT) program on gut microbiota and body composition changes in postmenopausal women. It is hypothesized that HIIT +RT will improve gut microbiota and body composition (including whole body and (intra)-abdominal fat mass) in a concomitant and parallel way.
The purpose of this study is to test the effects of a one time dose and 7-days of inorganic nitrate (supplied in the form of beetroot juice) on blood vessel function and resting blood pressure in healthy, postmenopausal women. Participants will drink beetroot juice and a placebo juice on separate visits where blood pressure and blood vessel function will be measured.
This is a randomized clinical trial aimed at postmenopausal women aged 50 to 64 years old selected in urban primary care centers of two centers (Spain). Its objective is to evaluate the effects of the additional intake of high cocoa content chocolate on blood pressure, vascular function, body composition, quality of life and cognitive performance.
In this study the investigators will test the hypothesis that acute consumption of inorganic nitrate (supplied in concentrated beetroot juice) reduces artery stiffness and resting blood pressure, and lessens the rise in blood pressure during handgrip exercise in postmenopausal women. Understanding and improving artery function and blood pressure regulation in women is important because they undergo accelerated arterial stiffening after menopause and have much larger increases in blood pressure when they exercise compared with either premenopausal women or men of similar age.
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether there are differences in postprandial metabolic indices following interesterified fats used commercially versus the corresponding un-interesterified blend.
Community-dwelling women aged 55 or over are recruited at public meetings aimed at promoting physical activity in postmenopausal women. Women are eligible and enrolled in the study if they have no significant disease affecting lower limb function and if they have a sedentary lifestyle. All study participants provide written informed consent to participate to the study. Women are then randomized either to the control group (women have to maintain their lifestyle) or to the exercise group : 40 minutes of brisk walking 3d/wk for 6 months (two supervised sessions and one session performed one their own per week with a detailed program). The intensity of the program is adapted to the heart rate work and gradually increases over the 6-month program. The objective of the study is to determine the health benefits of brisk on walking ability, diet, muscle strength, balance, blood pressure, bone density, body weight, lean and fat mass, depression symptoms, behavioral, emotional responses, sleep quality, and biological indicators of health.
To determine the effect of a whole soy food, dietary soy nuts, on blood pressure, lipid levels, inflammation and menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women.