Objective: To assess the relationship of health locus of control with religious attitude and spirituality in older Mexican adults. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional correlational study in a sample of 101 older adults from government social assistance centers in Mexico. To evaluate the study variables, the Locus of Control in Health Scale, the Spirituality Index and the Religious Attitude Scale were used; in addition to a questionnaire for sociodemographic variables. Data collection was carried out by psychologists after signing the informed consent. Descriptive analyzes were carried out for the study variables and to evaluate the relationship between health locus of control with religious attitude and spirituality, two analyzes were carried out: a Pearson correlation and the odds ratio. Results: The correlation of health locus of control in its dimension powerful others has a low but statistically significant correlation with religious attitude (r = ,278, p <,01) and does not have a correlation with spirituality, thus, a high level of religious attitude makes it more likely that older adults have a powerful others health locus of control at a high level (Ψ = 2,71 1,154 – 6,394). Conclusion: Religious attitude at a high level does not favor the empowerment of health in Mexican older adults.

In Mexico, healthy lifestyle has a low prevalence. The importance of a healthy lifestyle lies in avoiding the emergence of a chronic non-communicable disease. Thus, university administrative personnel are a vulnerable population due to working conditions that prevent them from having a healthy lifestyle, so it is necessary to analyze psychological variables that can explain how to promote and develop a healthy lifestyle. The purposes of this study were to identify relationships among lifestyle (LS) and positive psychological functioning (PPF) and their differences by gender in the administrative staff; a cross-sectional and correlational study was conducted. University administrative staff (n = 102), were recruited using the snowball sampling method, forming a non-probabilistic sample, completed the Fantastic Lifestyle Questionnaire and the Positive Psychological Functioning Scale. LS has a statistically significant correlation with PPF (r = .355, p = .001); in addition, it is worth pointing out that showing a low level of PPF implies a lower probability of having a healthy LS (Ψ = 28.333, 4.965 – 161.675). Results suggest the relevance of interventions to develop psychological resources in people seeking the adoption of a healthy LS.

Motor impairments significantly affect individuals’ ability to perform activities of daily living, reducing autonomy and quality of life. In response to this, robot-assisted rehabilitation has emerged as an effective and practical solution, enabling controlled limb movements and supporting functional recovery. This study presents the development of an upper-limb exoskeleton designed to assist rehabilitation by integrating neurophysiological signal processing and real-time control strategies. The system incorporates a proportional–derivative (PD) controller to execute cyclic flexion and extension movements based on a sinusoidal reference signal, providing repeatability and precision in motion. The exoskeleton integrates a brain–computer interface (BCI) that utilizes electroencephalographic signals for therapy selection and engagement enabling user-driven interaction. The EEG data extraction was possible by using the UltraCortex Mark IV headset, with electrodes positioned according to the international 10–20 system, targeting alpha-band activity in channels O1, O2, P3, P4, Fp1, and Fp2. These channels correspond to occipital (O1, O2), parietal (P3, P4), and frontal pole (Fp1, Fp2) regions, associated with visual processing, sensorimotor integration, and attention-related activity, respectively. This approach enables a more adaptive and personalized rehabilitation experience by allowing the user to influence therapy mode selection through real-time feedback. Experimental evaluation across five subjects showed an overall mean accuracy of 86.25% in alpha wave detection for EEG-based therapy selection. The PD control strategy achieved smooth trajectory tracking with a mean angular error of approximately 1.70°, confirming both the reliability of intention detection and the mechanical precision of the exoskeleton. Also, our core contributions in this research are compared with similar studies inspired by the rehabilitation needs of stroke patients. In this research, the proposed system demonstrates the potential of integrating robotic systems, control theory, and EEG data processing to improve rehabilitation outcomes for individuals with upper-limb motor deficits, particularly post-stroke patients. By focusing the exoskeleton on a single degree of freedom and employing low-cost manufacturing through 3D printing, the system remains affordable across a wide range of economic contexts. This design choice enables deployment in diverse clinical settings, both public and private.

This article analyzes the symbolism of the phytomorphic motif of the mountain vine in the traditional embroidery of Cuetzalan, made by the Nahua women of the Masehual Siuamej Mosenyolchicauani collective. From the iconological approach, the pre-iconographic, iconographic and iconological levels of the motif will be examined, with the support of ethnography. The study identifies that the vine, a recurring plant element in traditional blouses, not only fulfills an ornamental function, but also constitutes a symbol of vital continuity, union and regeneration. Its visual representation alludes to the movement of life and the relationship between the natural and spiritual planes within the Nahua worldview. Through embroidery, the artisans express their connection to the land and the transmission of ancestral textile knowledge, reaffirming their cultural identity in a community context.

Population aging has contributed to an increased prevalence of conditions that impair lower-limb mobility in older adults, resulting in reduced functional independence and a greater risk of falls. In this context, assistive and rehabilitation exoskeletons have emerged as a technological approach to maintaining and restoring mobility. This study reviews 135 publications from 2016 to 2026 on lower-limb exoskeletons for older adults. The studies were classified according to design, actuation method, assisted joint, application, and evaluation evidence. The results of this analysis show that, within the reviewed literature, multi-joint and ankle exoskeletons are the most frequently represented systems. Among the studies reporting the actuation method, active electric systems and passive unpowered mechanisms are the most common, whereas pneumatic and hybrid solutions are reported less frequently. The reviewed developments also emphasize lightweight design and portability, together with control strategies intended to adapt assistance to the user’s needs. Gait assistance and motor rehabilitation account for the largest body of evidence, whereas sit-to-stand transitions, stair locomotion, and fall prevention remain underexplored. The reported evaluations employ functional, metabolic, spatiotemporal, and electromyographic metrics, with several studies reporting improvements in mobility-related outcomes. However, further clinical validation and more standardized assessments of safety, stability, and long-term performance are needed. Additional progress in regulatory guidance may also facilitate the clinical and everyday use of these technologies.