Background Enhancing self-efficacy to manage symptoms and functions is an important
aspect of self-management for patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Many reports have …

Internationally, there is growing attention on links between social isolation and mental health
problems. Here, we use unique Australian longitudinal data to investigate associations …

Problem identification Anxiety and depression are more prevalent in hematological cancer
patients who experience unpredictable illness trajectories and aggressive treatments …

Background: Older people often do not meet the recommended levels of exercise required
to reduce functional decline. Social interaction is mentioned by this cohort as a reason for …

Older people who engage in sports and exercise in a group render greater benefits for socio-
psychological aspects compared to exercising alone. The aim of this study was to identify …

The authors examined whether purposeful walking with peers at least once a week
contributes to better behavioral and health outcomes in older adults than primarily walking …

Physical activity promotion has received increasing attention globally due to the
considerable benefits of regular activity for population health and well-being. In Saudi …

Background Patients' perceptions and beliefs of disease could be influenced by their
lifestyle and culture. Although it is important to understand their perceptions and beliefs …

The purpose of this study was to learn about the use, barriers, reasons and beliefs regarding
mind-body practices among adults living in the United States during the beginning months of …

Background Healthy aging is crucial to the quality of life of older adults, of which mental
health is an essential part. Physical exercise strongly affects their mental health and can …