Telomere length in circulating leukocytes is associated with lung function and disease
…, N Amin, BA Oostra, HM Bäckmand… - European …, 2014 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Several clinical studies suggest the involvement of premature ageing processes in chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Using an epidemiological approach, we studied …
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Using an epidemiological approach, we studied …
Physical activity, mood and the functioning of daily living: a longitudinal study among former elite athletes and referents in middle and old age
We studied whether factors related to type of sport participated in as young adults and level
of and changes in physical activity later in life predict changes in mood as well as functioning …
of and changes in physical activity later in life predict changes in mood as well as functioning …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of intensive exercise in early adult life on telomere length in later life in men
…, R Raj, J Kaprio, HM Bäckmand… - Journal of sports …, 2015 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
A career as an elite-class male athlete seems to improve metabolic heath in later life and is
also associated with longer life expectancy. Telomere length is a biomarker of biological …
also associated with longer life expectancy. Telomere length is a biomarker of biological …
Lifetime physical activity and cancer incidence—a cohort study of male former elite athletes in Finland
J Sormunen, HM Bäckmand, S Sarna… - Journal of science and …, 2014 - Elsevier
Objectives Physical activity has been shown to decrease the risk of certain cancers. Objective
of this study was to assess the effect of physical activity on cancer incidence in former male …
of this study was to assess the effect of physical activity on cancer incidence in former male …
[HTML][HTML] A former career as a male elite athlete—does it protect against type 2 diabetes in later life?
Aims/hypothesis The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of impaired glucose
regulation in male Finnish former elite athletes and age- and area-matched controls. We …
regulation in male Finnish former elite athletes and age- and area-matched controls. We …
Former male elite athletes have better metabolic health in late life than their controls
…, BM Loo, J Sundvall, HM Bäckmand… - … Journal of Medicine …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Elite‐class athletes have longer life expectancy and lower risk for chronic noncommunicable
diseases possibly because of physically active and healthier lifestyle. In this study, we …
diseases possibly because of physically active and healthier lifestyle. In this study, we …
Former male elite athletes and risk of hypertension in later life
…, NS Wasenius, J Kaprio, HM Bäckmand… - Journal of …, 2015 - journals.lww.com
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess whether a former career as an elite athlete
protects from hypertension in later life. We hypothesized that vigorous physical activity during …
protects from hypertension in later life. We hypothesized that vigorous physical activity during …
Efficacy of a real-time patient feedback system: patient satisfaction study in psychiatry
CM Werkkala, HM Bäckmand… - Nordic Journal of …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Aim: The aim of the study was two-fold: first, to assess the efficacy of an electronic real-time
feedback system; second, to examine patient satisfaction. Methods: This was a mixed-…
feedback system; second, to examine patient satisfaction. Methods: This was a mixed-…
Mobility and muscle strength in male former elite endurance and power athletes aged 66− 91 years
…, J Kaprio, S Sarna, HM Bäckmand… - … Journal of Medicine …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
The aim of this cross‐sectional study was to compare mobility and muscle strength in male
former elite endurance and power athletes aged 66−91 years (n = 150; 50 men in both former …
former elite endurance and power athletes aged 66−91 years (n = 150; 50 men in both former …
Power of lower extremities and age were the main determinants on the agility test for adults in a cohort of men aged 66–91 years
…, J Kaprio, S Sarna, HM Bäckmand… - European Journal of …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Study Design Cross-sectional study. Objective To evaluate the relationship between agility
and personal factors, muscle strength and power, mobility, self-reported balance and …
and personal factors, muscle strength and power, mobility, self-reported balance and …