Ryota Kuratsu
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View article: Is psychological engagement more important than participation? Volunteer activity and subjective cognitive function in older adults
Is psychological engagement more important than participation? Volunteer activity and subjective cognitive function in older adults Open
Background While previous studies have shown inconsistent associations between volunteer participation and cognitive health in later life, less attention has been paid to qualitative aspects of engagement. This study examined whether psych…
View article: Is psychological engagement more important than participation? Volunteer activity and subjective cognitive function in older adults
Is psychological engagement more important than participation? Volunteer activity and subjective cognitive function in older adults Open
Background While previous studies have shown inconsistent associations between volunteer participation and cognitive health in later life, less attention has been paid to qualitative aspects of engagement. This study examined whether psych…
View article: Influence of exercise and dietary habits on the association of alpha‐actinin‐3 gene polymorphisms with physical function and body composition in community‐dwelling individuals aged 60 years and older
Influence of exercise and dietary habits on the association of alpha‐actinin‐3 gene polymorphisms with physical function and body composition in community‐dwelling individuals aged 60 years and older Open
Aim Alpha‐actinin 3 ( ACTN3 ) is associated with diminished physical function and muscle mass in older individuals. However, the effects of lifestyle on this relationship remain unclear. This study explored whether the association between …
View article: Averting older adults' memory function decline via meaningful activities: a follow-up longitudinal study
Averting older adults' memory function decline via meaningful activities: a follow-up longitudinal study Open
Purpose The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of satisfaction with meaningful activities and their performance on the memory function among community-dwelling older adults 3 years later. Methods A longitudinal analysis wa…
View article: Associations between Driving Status, Frequency of Transport use after Driving Cessation, and Social Frailty among Middle-Aged and Older Adults
Associations between Driving Status, Frequency of Transport use after Driving Cessation, and Social Frailty among Middle-Aged and Older Adults Open
Background: The use of transport other than cars is a modifiable factor in the association between driving cessation and social frailty. Clarifying this relationship may serve as a new preventive measure against social frailty among curren…
View article: Life satisfaction and awareness of meaningful activities among middle-aged adults: A population-based study
Life satisfaction and awareness of meaningful activities among middle-aged adults: A population-based study Open
Introduction: Meaningful activities have been suggested to contribute to life satisfaction. Investigating the association between the awareness of meaningful activities and life satisfaction will help us develop a population-based occupati…