http://hdl.handle.net/10071/2096 2026-05-13T19:16:15Z http://hdl.handle.net/10071/37239 Título próprio: Na interseção entre sexualidade e deficiência assistência sexual, uma questão de direito ou justiça sexual Autoria: Pinho, A.; Oliveira, J. M. de; Nogueira, C. Editor: Rodrigues Junior, Oswaldo Martins; Zeglio, Carla 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10071/37220 Título próprio: Comparative exploration of media models and euthanasia coverage in Portugal and the United Kingdom Autoria: Costa, B. F.; Bernardes, S. F.; Azevedo, J. Resumo: Purpose. To conduct a comparative analysis of news coverage of euthanasia in Portugal and the United Kingdom between 2016 and 2024, identifying structural and cultural differences derived from their respective media models. Methodology. A content analysis was applied to 1,731 news items published on the digital platforms of Expresso, Público, The Guardian, and The Telegraph. Variables examined included authorship, journalistic genre, length, topic, geographical scope, use and role of sources, and degree of explanation and contextualisation. Statistical tests with 5,000 bootstrap samples were employed. Results and Conclusions. Portuguese media relied more on news agencies and focused on political and national topics, but no significant differences were found in the average number of stories or in the level of contextualisation and terminological explanation. The findings partially support Hallin and Mancini’s (2004) media systems models and Hanitzsch’s (2007) theory of journalistic cultures, indicating that thematic sensitivity and professional routines may relativise systemic structures. Singularities. The study provides a replicable empirical and comparative framework that integrates macro (media systems) and meso (journalistic cultures) levels to understand how structural and cultural factors shape the coverage of ethically sensitive issues. 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10071/37196 Título próprio: Strengthening memory: The impact of resistance training on cognitive health in aging and cognitive impairment Autoria: Ennahli, K.; Miguel, D. Resumo: This review examines resistance training (RT) as a pathway for preserving declarative memory in later life, addressing a critical gap in the literature where RT has been largely subsumed under general physical activity despite its distinct neurobiological profile. We aimed to clarify whether RT uniquely supports declarative memory vulnerable to healthy aging, mild cognitive impairment, and early neurodegenerative pathology. We conducted a multilevel synthesis of evidence from randomized controlled trials, neuroimaging studies, electrophysiology, and molecular research examining RT effects on memory, brain structure, network connectivity, and underlying biological mechanisms. Particular attention was given to hippocampal subfields, default-mode and fronto-hippocampal networks, and exercise-responsive neurotrophic, vascular, metabolic, and inflammatory pathways. Across modalities, converging evidence indicates that RT attenuates hippocampal and precuneus atrophy, preserves white-matter integrity, strengthens functional connectivity within memory networks, and enhances neural efficiency indexed by oscillatory and event-related electrophysiological markers. Biologically, RT reliably increases insulin-like growth factor-1 and improves insulin sensitivity, endothelial function, and inflammatory balance, creating a plastic milieu that supports hippocampal resilience. Cognitive benefits are most consistent in mild cognitive impairment, with parallel improvements in mood, functional independence, and quality of life. These findings position RT as a scalable, cost-effective intervention that compares favorably with other intervention modalities. Progressive RT should be considered a core component of prevention and care strategies for cognitive aging, with implications for clinical practice, community programs, and public health policy. 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10071/37158 Título próprio: Barriers and facilitators of digital health use among older adults: Insights from participatory workshops Autoria: Bobrowicz-Campos, E.; Camilo, C.; Medeiros, A.; Fernandes, C. J.; Pegado, E. Resumo: Over the past two decades, substan5al investments have been made in the digital transforma5on of healthcare, reshaping how health services are delivered, managed and experienced. While the use of digital health products, informa5on and services is increasingly common, this shift introduces new challenges. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z