Impact of Physical Activity on Autonomy and Quality of Life in Individuals with Down Syndrome: A Systematic Review

A Munoz-Llerena, L Ladron-de-Guevara… - Healthcare, 2024 - mdpi.com
Down syndrome (DS) is the most common genetic alteration in humans, resulting from the
trisomy of chromosome 21. Individuals with DS are characterized by physical traits and …

[HTML][HTML] The association of increased body mass index on cardiorespiratory fitness, physical activity, and cognition in adults with down syndrome

D Dodd, B Helsel, AE Bodde, JC Danon… - Disability and health …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Obesity is a significant risk factor for Alzheimer's disease; however, this
association has not been explored in adults with Down syndrome. Objective To examine the …

[HTML][HTML] Treatment modalities for dementia in Down's syndrome: a literature review

SL Lamichhane, V Ramesh, CO Opara, FY Khan… - Cureus, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Down's syndrome (DS) is the most well-known chromosomal abnormality characterized by
an extra chromosome 21 and multiple systemic issues. The higher production of amyloid …

The association between cardiovascular health and cognition in adults with Down syndrome

L Frank, B Helsel, D Dodd, AE Bodde… - Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Introduction Evidence in the general population suggests that predictors of cardiovascular
health such as moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA), cardiorespiratory fitness, and …

The association of dementia risk symptoms and functional activity in adults with Down syndrome

SE Washington, AE Bodde, BC Helsel… - … Research & Clinical …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
INTRODUCTION Adults with Down syndrome (DS) have an increased risk of Alzheimer's
disease (AD) dementia, often showing neuropathological indicators by age 40. Physical …

A flexible test for early-stage studies with multiple endpoints

RN Montgomery, LT Ptomey… - Journal of Applied …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
This paper builds on the recently proposed prediction test for muliple endpoints. The
prediction test combines information across multiple endpoints while accounting for the …

[HTML][HTML] Physical Activity Patterns in Adolescents and Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

BC Helsel, AE Bodde, LT Ptomey… - Exercise, Sport, and …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Methods This cross-sectional study used baseline accelerometer data from individuals with
ID participating in clinical trials. The Troiano adult and Freedson child cut-points were used …

Cognitive and Functional Differences in Aging with and without Intellectual Disabilities: Observational Study

O Tena-Bernal, M Sánchez-Peña, A Gómez-Cabello… - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
The lifespan of people with cognitive disabilities (ID) has increased significantly, but the
cognitive aspects together with the functional ones comparing normal aging and those with …

Markov model combined with MR diffusion tensor imaging for predicting the onset of Alzheimer's disease

L Lang, Y Wang - Open Life Sciences, 2023 - degruyter.com
Alzheimer's disease (AD) affects cognition, behavior, and memory of brain. It causes 60–
80% of dementia cases. Cross-sectional imaging investigations of AD show that magnetic …

Unlocking cognitive potential: a comprehensive review of neurocognitive interventions in Down Syndrome

S Sharma, S Sengupta, M Siddique… - Scientific …, 2024 - archive.interconf.center
Background: Down Syndrome (DS) poses unique challenges in cognitive functioning,
characterized by deficits in language, memory, and executive functions. This review …