Maturitas
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To analyze the influence that sex has on the association between insomnia, sleep quality, sleep duration, and frailty in older adults. ⋯ In older adult women, the presence of insomnia, low sleep quality, and sleeping less than five hours could promote frailty. Therefore, treatment of sleep problems among women should be prioritized to avoid the onset of this condition.
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The zoonotic virus now named SARS-CoV-2 first infected humans in China, and COVID-19 has rapidly become pandemic. To mitigate its impact on societies, health systems and economies, countries have adopted non-pharmacological preventive practices such as 'spatial' or 'social' distancing, the use of protective masks, and handwashing; these have been widely implemented. However, measures aimed at protecting physical health and healthcare systems have side-effects that might have a big impact on individuals' wellbeing. ⋯ More than just resolute governmental action will be required to overcome the pandemic. Links between science and political actions have to be strengthened. Fighting COVID-19 is a collective endeavour and community action, on a global scale, is of paramount importance.