Sonia Ortega-Gómez

• Doctor in Physical Activity and Health
• Postdoctoral researcher at Universidad de Cádiz

Background Cancer’s rising incidence and growing survivor population underscore the need for strategies to enhance health and quality of life. Outdoor physical activity (PA) settings may provide unique benefits, yet evidence in this context is scarce. This systematic review aims to evaluate the impact of outdoor PA and exercise interventions on the...

The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified depression due to isolation and reduced physical activity, highlighting the need for accessible remote treatments. The SONRIE study evaluates the effectiveness of a 12-week online intervention combining physical exercise and internet-based cognitive–behavioral therapy on depressive symptoms in adults with mild-...

This narrative review aimed to identify young cancer survivors’ behaviours, experiences, and perspectives concerning physical activity, and identify useful strategies for promoting a healthy lifestyle. A manual search on the following databases was conducted: PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. The search was conducted between June 1, 2023, and Apr...

Objective: The main project objectives will be to characterize the lifestyle behaviours of young cancer survivors (YCS) and to examine the associations of physical activity, balanced nutrition and sustainability and nature behaviours with mental well-being and quality of life. Methods: The present cross-sectional project will include YCS between 15...

Life expectancy among young cancer survivors has increased in the last decades. Unfortunately, young cancer survivors might still experience mental and physical issues due to cancer treatment. Moreover, although physical activity is a valid tool for increasing social support and reducing the risk of obesity, sedentary behaviour is very common among...

This research examined the association between the risk of falls and cognitive function in older individuals at risk of mild cognitive impairment. One hundred seventy-five older adults were included in 2021. Balance confidence was scored using the Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC), gait speed was assessed by the 4 m test, handgrip...

Resistance training is now seen as a powerful tool to improve the health and functionality of cancer survivors. Literature shows that it can be implemented both during and after cancer treatment, with the intent of preserving muscle mass in the former and increasing muscle mass in the latter case. However, currently available data on this matter ar...

It is well known that exercise efficiency declines at intensities above the lactate threshold, yet the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. Some have suggested it is due to a decline in mitochondrial efficiency, but this is difficult to examine in vivo. Therefore, the aim of the current study was to examine how changes in temperature and pH...

The progress in medical sciences has dramatically improved the survival probability of youth affected by cancer. However, young cancer survivors experience might long-term side effects, also from a psychological point of view. One of the tools that could reduce the risk of mental disorders in young cancer survivors could be physical exercise. Healt...

Background The effect of physical activity (PA) and physical fitness (PF) on self‐confidence and interpersonal relations in adolescents is uncertain. Aim To analyzed the associations of PA and PF with self‐confidence and interpersonal relations in adolescents. Sample A total of 268 (138 boys) adolescents (13.9 ± 0.3 years) from the DADOS study we...

The combination of both a healthy lifestyle and avoiding detrimental environmental exposures could be an important public health strategy as a companion measure to develop effective vaccines and medications for the prophylaxis and treatment of future pandemics. A comprehensive paradigm that considers the effects of different endogenous and environm...

Physical activity is essential for the prevention of numerous noncommunicable diseases and has also been suggested as a protective behavior against COVID-19. However, a major part of adults and even youth individuals are physically inactive while their inactivity raises with the age. Many noncommunicable diseases (diabetes, cardiovascular diseases,...

Objective: Endocannabinoid system (ES) seems to be altered in patients with depression. Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) may be an interacting factor in the relationship between ES biomarkers and depressive symptoms in people diagnosed with depression. The aim was to study the role of CRF on the possible association between ES biomarkers and depress...

Objective Public life restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic caused reductions in physical activity (PA) and decreases in mental and somatic health. Considering the interplay between these factors, we investigated the effects of digital home exercise (DHE) during government-enforced lockdowns. Methods A multicentre randomised controlle...

Resumen-El síndrome de la fragilidad afecta a la población envejecida en muchos aspectos y entre ellos el cognitivo. El ejercicio físico podría ser beneficioso para ambos factores por lo que se ha realizado una revisión de artículos científicos que identifica los efectos del mismo sobre mayores frágiles con deterioro cognitivo leve, demencia o alzh...