Role of physical activity in enhancing physical quality of life for stroke prevention
Introduction: stroke remains a leading cause of mortality and long-term disability worldwide. physical activity has been increasingly recognized as a modifiable lifestyle factor for improving health outcomes and preventing chronic diseases. Objective: the objective of this study was to examine th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2025-08-01
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| Series: | Retos: Nuevas Tendencias en Educación Física, Deportes y Recreación |
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| Online Access: | https://www.revistaretos.org/index.php/retos/article/view/116799 |
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| Summary: | Introduction: stroke remains a leading cause of mortality and long-term disability worldwide. physical activity has been increasingly recognized as a modifiable lifestyle factor for improving health outcomes and preventing chronic diseases.
Objective: the objective of this study was to examine the role of physical activity in enhancing physical quality of life and reducing stroke risk, with a particular focus on the effects of different activity intensities.
Methodology: a longitudinal intervention study was conducted involving 180 participants aged 45 to 70, divided into moderate-intensity, low-intensity, and control groups. data were collected at baseline and after a six-month intervention period using validated physiological and quality of life measures.
Results: participants in the moderate-intensity group showed significantly greater improvements in physical quality of life and cardiovascular health indicators compared to other groups. statistical analyses confirmed a dose-response effect and significant mediation by cardiovascular health.
Discussion: the findings aligned with existing literature indicating that structured physical activity reduces stroke risk and enhances physical well-being. the results also confirmed that these benefits are partly explained by improvements in cardiovascular function.
Conclusions: moderate-intensity physical activity should be promoted as an effective strategy for enhancing quality of life and preventing stroke in middle-aged and older adults.
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| ISSN: | 1579-1726 1988-2041 |