Avaliação no benefício da prática de atividade física nos parâmetros fisiológicos e bioquímicos em idosos com depressão e ansiedade

Abstract

Introduction: The aging process causes metabolic and behavioral changes in individuals, these factors associated with physical inactivity are associated with the development of diseases or complications that already exist, directly impacting the quality of life of the elderly. Objective: To evaluate the benefit of physical activity on the quality of life of the elderly as well as on the anthropometric and metabolic parameters. Methods: 40 individuals over 60 years old were included, being evaluated: Anthropometric data (BMI, Abdominal Circumference and Blood Pressure), biochemical analysis (Glycemic, Lipidogram), tissue changes (Hepatic, Renal, Pancreatic and Cardiovascular). The individuals' quality of life and presence of depressive symptoms were also analyzed through the application of the “Fantastic Quality of Life” and “BECK” questionnaires, respectively. Data analysis was performed using the chi-square association test for qualitative variables, and when appropriate, Fisher's exact probability test. Results: The results pointed to the beneficial effect with a reduction in glycemic levels, HDL-C, triglycerides, associated with an improvement mainly in eating habits and regular physical activity practices. Habits that impacted the reduction of cardiovascular risk markers and also improved the perception of the quality of life of the elderly observed in the Beck questionnaire. Conclusion: Therefore, the results are conclusive to show that regular practice of physical activity in this population shows an improvement in quality of life associated with an improvement in biochemical indices, acting as a protector in the development of metabolic and behavioral diseases.