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ArticleEuropean journal of applied physiology2026

Effect of somatosensory games on arterial stiffness and antioxidant status in postmenopausal women.

Yi-Hung Liao, Kunanya Masodsai, Yu-Chi Kuo, Hsiao-Kuan Wu, Yi-Yuan Lin

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Yi-Hung LiaoDepartment of Exercise and Health Science, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, No.365, Ming-te Road, Peitou District, Taipei City, 11219, Taiwan.
Kunanya MasodsaiFaculty of Sports Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.
Yu-Chi KuoDepartment of Exercise and Health Science, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, No.365, Ming-te Road, Peitou District, Taipei City, 11219, Taiwan.
Hsiao-Kuan WuDepartment of Exercise and Health Science, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, No.365, Ming-te Road, Peitou District, Taipei City, 11219, Taiwan.
Yi-Yuan LinDepartment of Exercise and Health Science, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, No.365, Ming-te Road, Peitou District, Taipei City, 11219, Taiwan. yiyuanlin@ntunhs.edu.tw.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6147-0183

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National Science and Technology Council MOST 110-2410-H-227-001National Science and Technology Council NSTC 112-2410-H-227-007-MY2
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backgroundThe aim of this study was to investigate the effects of 12-week somatosensory games on arterial stiffness, antioxidant enzyme activity, and lipid profiles in postmenopausal women.

methodsA total of 28 postmenopausal women participated and were assigned to either the experimental group, which performed the ring fit adventure exergame (RFA, n = 14), or the control group, without the somatosensory game intervention (CON, n = 14). The RFA group performed the ring fit adventure exergame for 60 min per session, twice a week, for 12 weeks. The control group was instructed to maintain their usual lifestyle without any structured exercise intervention. During the study period, the pulse wave velocity (PWV), antioxidant enzyme activity, and lipid profiles were measured at baseline and at the end of the 12-week program.

resultsAfter the 12-week intervention, the PWV in the RFA group was significantly lower compared with the CON group. The change levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) were significantly higher compared with the CON group. The change level of cholesterol/HDL was significantly lower in the RFA group, when compared to the CON group.

conclusionsThe results of this study suggest that 12-week somatosensory games might reduce arterial stiffness and increase HDL level and antioxidant capacity, contributing to reduced cardiovascular risk in postmenopausal women.

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AntioxidantsPostmenopauseVascular StiffnessVideo GamesAgedCholesterol, HDLExerciseFemaleHumansMiddle AgedPulse Wave AnalysisSuperoxide DismutaseAntioxidantsCholesterol, HDLSuperoxide DismutaseMenopausePulse wave velocityRing fit exergameSuperoxide dismutaseVascular aging

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