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Allergy
Julie Nyholm Kyvsgaard, Bo Lund Chawes, David Lyle George Horner, Laura Marie Hesselberg, Mathias Elsner Melgaard, Signe Kjeldgaard Jensen, Ann-Marie M. Schoos, Jonathan Thorsen, Casper-Emil Tingskov Pedersen, Nicklas Brustad, Klaus Bonnelykke, Hans Bisgaard, Jakob Stokholm
Summary: Asthma-like symptoms in young children are common, and this study investigated the risk factors and their age-related impact on the symptom burden. The results showed that male sex, maternal asthma, low birth weight, maternal antibiotic use, high asthma exacerbation polygenic risk score, and high airway immune score were associated with a higher number of episodes. The impact of certain risk factors increased with age, while others remained stable.
JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY-IN PRACTICE
(2023)
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Psychology, Developmental
Chloe Forte, Darragh O'Sullivan, Cillian P. McDowell, Mats Hallgren, Catherine B. Woods, Matthew P. Herring
Summary: Higher levels of physical activity and screen time among adolescents are associated with different mental health outcomes. This study examines the associations between screen time and physical activity level with depressive symptoms among 1756 adolescents in Ireland. The findings highlight the complex interrelationships between screen time, physical activity, and depressive symptoms, which may vary based on gender and screen time mode. Future research should explore longitudinal associations and consider different media and genders.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Business
Benjamin A. Jones
Summary: Invasive species have significant negative impacts on environmental quality and flows of ecosystem services. This study explores the effects of invasive-induced deforestation on obesity rates and physical activity, using the example of the emerald ash borer in the US. The results show that the presence of the invasive pest leads to a decrease in forest cover, an increase in obesity rates, and a decrease in physical activity time, resulting in significant healthcare costs.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Allergy
Sara M. Mensink-Bout, Marc R. Jahangir, Johan C. de Jongste, Hein Raat, Vincent W. V. Jaddoe, Liesbeth Duijts
Summary: Adolescents with lower physical fitness have poorer lung function and higher risk of asthma, while those with longer screen time have lower lung capacity.
PEDIATRIC ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Paola D. Urroz Guerrero, Joice M. Oliveira, Hayley Lewthwaite, Peter G. Gibson, Vanessa M. McDonald
Summary: People with asthma tend to be less physically active and more sedentary. This narrative review aimed to explore key factors and intervention approaches for addressing physical inactivity and sedentary behavior in people with asthma, finding that a personalized physical activity program incorporating different strategies is needed.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mario Olivieri, Nicola Murgia, Gianluca Spiteri, Carlo Alberto Biscardo, Pierpaolo Marchetti, Ilenia Folletti, Giuseppe Verlato
Summary: The study found that bakers exposed to additives and multigrain are at a high risk of experiencing nasal and asthma-like symptoms, while the risk of skin symptoms remains unclear.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Brooke Alhanti, Berna van Wendel de Joode, Manuel Soto Martinez, Ana M. Mora, Leonel Cordoba Gamboa, Brian Reich, Christian H. Lindh, Marcela Quiros Lepiz, Jane A. Hoppin
Summary: This research found that current pesticide use in the home is positively associated with diagnosed asthma, high levels of 5-hydroxythiabendazole in urine and living near frequent smoke from waste burning are associated with high asthma score. Women working in agriculture have a lower prevalence of rhinitis but are more likely to report eczema and itchy rash.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Benjamin W. Chaffee, Jessica Barrington-Trimis, Fei Liu, Ran Wu, Rob McConnell, Suchitra Krishnan-Sarin, Adam M. Leventhal, Grace Kong
Summary: The study found that adolescents and young adults using e-cigarettes were positively associated with symptoms of bronchitis and shortness of breath, regardless of the type of e-cigarette device used. However, the adjusted odds of symptoms did not significantly differ by device type for asthma exacerbations.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Henna Hyrkas-Palmu, Maritta S. Jaakkola, Elina M. S. Makikyro, Jouni J. K. Jaakkola
Summary: The subtype and control of asthma are related to cold weather-related respiratory symptoms, with more severe and poorly controlled asthma patients being more likely to experience these symptoms compared to those with mild and well-controlled asthma.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Whitney A. Welch, Payton Solk, Lisa Auster-gussman, Madelyn Whitaker, Juned Siddique, Jason Fanning, Abby Mishory, Seema Khan, Cesar Santa-maria, Swati Kulkarni, Siobhan M. Phillips
Summary: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between daily fluctuations in symptoms and sedentary behavior during chemotherapy for breast cancer. The results showed that the severity of symptoms was significantly associated with sedentary behavior on the same day, and the previous day's anxiety, depression, and physical function were associated with the next day's sedentary behavior. This indicates a close relationship between symptom burden and sedentary behavior during chemotherapy for breast cancer.
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Azam Alavinezhad, Vahideh Ghorani, Omid Rajabi, Mohammad Hossein Boskabady
Summary: Zataria multiflora extract showed significant therapeutic effects on asthma patients by reducing respiratory symptoms, improving pulmonary function, and suppressing inflammation.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Magdalena J. Konopka, Sebastian Kohler, Coen D. A. Stehouwer, Nicolaas C. Schaper, Ronald M. A. Henry, Carla J. H. van der Kallen, Hans H. C. M. Savelberg, Simone J. P. M. Eussen, Pieter C. Dagniele, Martien C. J. M. van Dongen, Miranda T. Schram, Annemarie Koster
Summary: This study examined the associations between sedentary time, lower intensity physical activity, higher intensity physical activity and the incidence of depressive symptoms. The results showed that sedentary time and higher intensity physical activity were not significantly associated with depressive symptoms, while higher levels of lower intensity physical activity were significantly associated with depressive symptoms in women.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Tonje Zahl-Thanem, Lars Wichstrom, Silje Steinsbekk
Summary: This study investigated the associations between physical activity, sedentary time, and body fat in youth using data from two Norwegian birth cohorts. The results showed that increased body fat in boys predicted decreased physical activity and increased sedentary time, while increased physical activity predicted reduced body fat. These relationships were stronger in boys compared to girls.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBESITY
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Adekunle Gregory Fakunle, Nkosana Jafta, Rajen N. Naidoo, Lidwien A. M. Smit
Summary: This study found that indoor microbial exposures are associated with respiratory symptoms in children, particularly with exposure to Aspergillus, Penicillium, Cladosporium, and Alternaria species. Future research is needed to comprehensively study the indoor microbiome and investigate the mechanisms behind these associations.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Jakob Tarp, Jenny Rossen, Ulf Ekelund, Ing-Mari Dohrn
Summary: Higher levels of physical activity and less sedentary time are associated with a lower risk of mortality, regardless of body mass index (BMI). Physical activity should be encouraged and recommended for individuals with low levels of physical activity.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS
(2023)