Medical Laboratory Journal
Medical Laboratory Journal
mljgoums
Medical Sciences
http://mlj.goums.ac.ir
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2538-4449
10.52547/mlj
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jalali
1400
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gregorian
2021
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Does Physical Activity Level Affect Homocysteine and Obesity Variables in Women with Cardiovascular Disease?
فیزیولوژی ورزشی
Sport Physiology
تحقيقي
Original Paper
<strong>Background and objectives</strong>: Physical activity has long been considered as the cornerstone of interventions for reducing the burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Homocysteine and obesity indices are important indicators of CVD risk. The present research aimed to evaluate homocysteine and obesity variables in female CVD patients and healthy counterparts with different physical activity levels.<br>
<strong>Methods</strong>: This study was carried out on 85 CVD patients (40-55 yr, n=41, 60-75 yr, n=44) and 80 healthy women (40-50 yr, n=40, 60-75 yr, n=40). Subjects were divided into three groups based on their physical activity level: sedentary, moderately active and active. Serum homocysteine, body roundness index (BRI), a body shape index (ABSI), body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) were measured. Data were analyzed using the independent t-test and one-way ANOVA.<br>
<strong>Results</strong>: Physically active middle-aged CVD patients had significantly lower BRI (p=0.022) and homocysteine (p=0.008) levels compared with the sedentary counterparts. In addition, physically-active old CVD patients had significantly lower BRI (p=0.041), ABSI (p=0.011) and homocysteine (p=0.001) compared with the sedentary counterparts. Physically-active healthy middle-aged individuals had significantly lower BRI (p=0.013) and BMI (p=0.008) levels compared with sedentary counterparts. Active elderly subjects also had significantly lower BRI (p=0.001) and WC (p=0.008) compared with the sedentary counterparts.<br>
<strong>Conclusion</strong>: Physical activity can reduce the risk of CVD and improve health status of women by reducing homocysteine, BRI and ABSI.
Exercise,Cardiovascular Diseases,Homocysteine,Obesity,
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http://mlj.goums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-448-4&slc_lang=en&sid=1
toktam
arbabian
toktam.arbabian@gmail.com
100319475328460023830
100319475328460023830
No
Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Aliabad Katoul Branch, Islamic Azad University, Aliabad Katoul, Iran
reza
Rezaeshirazi
dr.rezaee@aliabadiau.ac.ir
100319475328460023831
100319475328460023831
Yes
Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Aliabad Katoul Branch, Islamic Azad University, Aliabad Katoul, Iran
Amin
Farzaneh Hesari
af.hessari@gmail.com
100319475328460023832
100319475328460023832
No
Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Sari Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sari, Iran
Habib
Asgharpour
aminak101@yahoo.com
100319475328460023833
100319475328460023833
No
Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Aliabad Katoul Branch, Islamic Azad University, Aliabad Katoul, Iran