Browsing HVL Open by Subject "health"
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Enhancing well-being and mental health in older asults: A narrative review on psycho-social interventions
(Master thesis, 2024)Background Well-being is a multifaceted concept with many social and psychological facets. People with high levels of well-being have been shown to have low rates of suicide. Increasing psycho-social well-being in older ... -
Factors that influence the Health of older widows and widowers—A systematic review of quantitative research
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Aim: To examine factors that influence the health of older widows and widowers. The review question was: What is the evidence of the relationship between widowhood and health in older adults? Design: Systematic review. ... -
Higher circulating plasma polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in fit and lean children: The European youth heart study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background Lipophilic compounds such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are primarily stored in adipose tissue, but exercise-induced lipolysis is able to release PCBs from the adipose tissue into the circulation. The ... -
Individual placement and support for young adults at risk of early work disability (the SEED trial). A randomized controlled trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Objectives Individual placement and support (IPS) is an effective approach for helping people with severe mental illness gain employment. This study aimed to investigate if IPS can be effectively repurposed to support young ... -
Joy of life in nursing homes: A qualitative study of what constitutes the essence of joy of life in elderly individuals living in Norwegian nursing homes
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background: Finding new approaches to increase positive health and well-being of elderly individuals living in nursing homes (NH) is highly warranted. Several Norwegian municipalities have implemented the certification ... -
Long-term correlates of objectively measured physical activity and sedentary time in norwegian men and women
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Background: Sex, age, body mass index (BMI), perceived health and health behavior are correlates known to affect physical activity and sedentary time. However, studies have often been cross-sectional, and less is known ... -
Magiske augneblikk; erfaringar med kulturprosjekt for eldre
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Frivillige samt private og offentlege aktørar står bak mange ulike aktivitetar der eldre menneske er målgruppa. Fleire av desse kulturprosjekta er støtta av offentlege midlar. Denne studien utforskar aktørane sine bidrag ...