14/Mar/2025
Are changes in physical activity associated with depression? A follow-up study of 1,950 individuals
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2025AO1128
Highlights ■ Persistently active individuals have strong independent protective factors against depression. ■ BMI (kg/m2) is an independent risk factor for depression. ■ Individuals with depression at follow-up were older than those without depression. ■ Perceived stress is a strong independent risk factor for depression. ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the association between changes in physical activity and depression in 1,950 Brazilians. Methods: This follow-up study included 1,950 Brazilians, aged ≥18 years, of both sexes, who participated in a health screening […]
Keywords: Depression; Exercise; Exercise therapy; Lifestyle; Sedentary behavior; Surveys and questionnaires
25/Sep/2024
Association between physical activity performed at different intensities and cardiovascular health in patients with peripheral artery disease: an observational study
einstein (São Paulo). 25/Sep/2024;22:eAO0682.
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Association between physical activity performed at different intensities and cardiovascular health in patients with peripheral artery disease: an observational study
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2024AO0682
ABSTRACT In Brief We examined the sedentary behavior and physical activity of 260 patients with peripheral artery disease. Women engaged in more light physical activity than men did. Light physical activity was associated with lower arterial stiffness in men only, while no significant associations were found between sedentary behavior, moderate-vigorous physical activity, and cardiovascular outcomes. Highlights Women with peripheral artery disease exhibited higher blood pressure and arterial stiffness than men. Low levels of physical activity, particularly moderate to vigorous activity, […]
Keywords: Accelerometry; Cardiovascular diseases; Intermittent claudication; Peripheral arterial disease; Sedentary behavior
06/Jun/2023
Is physical inactivity and sedentary behavior associated with tumor stage in breast cancer patients? A cross-sectional study of Brazilian women
einstein (São Paulo). 06/Jun/2023;21:eAO0215.
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Is physical inactivity and sedentary behavior associated with tumor stage in breast cancer patients? A cross-sectional study of Brazilian women
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2023AO0215
Highlights ■ Physical activity level is associated with responsiveness to hormones in women with breast cancer. ■ Sedentary behavior is significantly related to the histological tumor grade in women with breast cancer. ABSTRACT Objective A comparative analysis of the association between sedentary behavior versus physical activity levels and tumor staging in women with breast cancer. Methods The present research adopted a cross-sectional study design to recruit a total of 55 adult and elderly women newly diagnosed with breast cancer for […]
Keywords: Breast neoplasms; Exercise; Neoplasm staging; Sedentary behavior; Sitting position
Association of moderate and vigorous physical activity and relative muscle strength with neck circumference: a cross-sectional analysis of the Study of Health in Pomerode (SHIP-Brazil)

23/May/2023
Association of moderate and vigorous physical activity and relative muscle strength with neck circumference: a cross-sectional analysis of the Study of Health in Pomerode (SHIP-Brazil)
einstein (São Paulo). 23/May/2023;21:eAO0186.
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Association of moderate and vigorous physical activity and relative muscle strength with neck circumference: a cross-sectional analysis of the Study of Health in Pomerode (SHIP-Brazil)
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2023AO0186
Highlights Neck circumference can be used in clinical evaluation for health monitoring. The prevalence of increased neck circumference is high and is associated with relative muscular strength in men and level of moderate and vigorous physical activity and relative muscular strength in women. Neck circumference is an important predictor of low moderate and vigorous physical activity and relative muscular strength in men, and the results are more pronounced in adult and older adult women. We suggest implementing exercise programs to […]
Keywords: Anthropometry; Epidemiology; Exercise; Hand strength; Measurement; Neck; Risk Factors; Sedentary behavior
13/Apr/2022
The effects of COVID-19 stay-at-home orders on physical activity of people with obesity
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2022AO6727
ABSTRACT Objective To verify the association of changes on physical activity levels during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak of individuals with normal weight and overweight/obesity, and the influence of sex in this relationship. Methods This cross-sectional study (survey research) was conducted in Brazil between May 5 and May 17, 2020. Participants (n=1,828 / 1,062 women >18 years) were invited through social media to answer a structured questionnaire via Google Forms. The online assessment included self-reported responses to questions on physical […]
Keywords: Adult; Coronavirus infections; COVID-19; Exercise; Health; Overweight; Sedentary behavior
28/Apr/2021
Correlation between previous sedentary lifestyle and CrossFit-related injuries
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2021AO5941
ABSTRACT: Objective: To correlate CrossFit-related injuries with previous sedentary lifestyle, and to investigate other factors potentially associated with higher rates of injury among practitioners. Methods: A nationwide cross-sectional study involving CrossFit practitioners who received a digital questionnaire inquiring into CrossFit-related injuries, previous sedentary life, training intensity and experience, site of injury and general demographics. Results: This sample included 121 CrossFit practitioners, 34.7% of participants were sedentary prior to starting CrossFit practice, from these, 45.2% reported CrossFit-related injuries, compared to 30.4% […]
Keywords: Athletes; Exercise; Sedentary behavior; Wounds and injuries
26/Feb/2021
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic stay at home order and social isolation on physical activity levels and sedentary behavior in Brazilian adults
einstein (São Paulo). 26/Feb/2021;19:eAE6156.
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic stay at home order and social isolation on physical activity levels and sedentary behavior in Brazilian adults
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2021AE6156
ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the impact of the coronavirus 2019 pandemic on physical activity levels and sedentary behavior among Brazilians residents aged ≥18 years. Methods An online survey was distributed through a social media platform between May 5 and 17, 2020. Participants completed a structured questionnaire in Google Forms, which assessed the physical activity level and sedentary behavior of adults in Brazil during the pandemic. Results Age (OR: 0.98; 95%CI: 0.97-0.99), chronic disease (OR: 1.29; 95%CI: 1.03-1.63), physical inactivity before […]
Keywords: Coronavirus; Coronavirus infections; COVID-19; Physical inactivity; Quarantine; Sedentary behavior; Sedentary lifestyle
29/Oct/2019
Effect of physical activity on asthma control in schoolchildren
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2020AO4936
ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the effect of levels of physical activity on asthma control in children. Methods A cross-sectional study, including public school students aged 8 to 12 years, of both sexes, with asthma, from a capital and a medium-sized cities in Southern Brazil. At home, the students answered the questionnaire on levels of physical activity and disease control. Results A total of 482 schoolchildren with asthma participated in the study, with mean age of 10.9±2.2 years, and 253 (52%) […]
Keywords: Adolescent; Asthma; Child; Exercise; Sedentary behavior