Background The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) is a widely used self-report
questionnaire that measures general sleep quality in general populations. However, its …

This study explored factors affecting quality of life in older adults with hypertension by
comparing those living in urban and rural areas. A cross-sectional study was conducted on …

This study aims to explore the associations between nutritional status and health-related
quality of life, physical activity, and sleep quality in older exclusively Caucasian adults from …

Theories relating to healthy and successful aging do not specifically cater for the oldest-old.
This predominantly theoretical research considers the relevance of existing healthy and …

Background: The Mediterranean diet (MD) is a beneficial dietary pattern with strong
antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can promote mental and physical human …

Ambient air pollution is a major public health concern impacting all aspects of human health.
There is a lack of studies on the impact of ambient air pollution on health-related quality of …

Objectives To investigate the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on quality of life (QoL),
meaningful daily activities, and (pre) frailty in community-dwelling octogenarians. Methods …

Study objectives Emerging evidence has documented that poor sleep quality associated
with adverse effects with physical, psychological and neurological disorders, which impeded …

Background To date, most studies examining the prevalence and determinants of
depression among individuals aged 80 and over have used geographically limited samples …

Abstract Background Nowadays, the “Healthy China” and “Actively Addressing Population
Aging” are two important national strategies in China. Promoting high-quality development …