3.1. Demographic characteristics
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Figure The workflow of the study.Patients in the morning exercise group comprised 8 male and 4 female patients, and the average age of these patients was 65.33 ± 4.66 years old (range:50–80 years old). In the afternoon exercise group, there were 6 male and 6 female patients, averaging 65.67 ± 5.97 years old. Patients in the waiting group comprised 5 male and 7 female patients, averaging 61.25 ± 4.39 years old. Other baseline characteristics include height, weight, and body mass index. Statistical analysis showed no significant differences in these characteristics among the 3 groups. Participants’ characteristics are presented in Table Baseline characteristics.AEG = afternoon exercise group, BMI = body mass index, MEG = morning exercise group, WTG = waiting treatment group.