Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Sisi Bu, Yuhong Li
Summary: Using a logistic regression model, the study explored the relationship between physical activity and allostatic load, and found that sufficient physical activity is associated with lower allostatic load index, while sedentary behavior is associated with higher allostatic load index. This indicates that physical activity is a modifiable factor related to allostatic load.
PSYCHONEUROENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Erik L. Knight, Yanping Jiang, Jacqueline Rodriguez-Stanley, David M. Almeida, Christopher G. Engeland, Samuele Zilioli
Summary: Exposure to and perceptions of stress are associated with altered systemic inflammation, with diurnal cortisol slopes playing a role in linking self-reported psychological stress to inflammation. The results support an allostatic load model of psychosomatic health, highlighting the importance of cortisol in understanding the relationship between stress exposure, perceived stress, and immune functioning.
BRAIN BEHAVIOR AND IMMUNITY
(2021)
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Peter Memiah, Sibhatu Biadgilign, Jamie Kuhlman, Courtney Cook, Piera Mburia, Carol Kingori, Daniel Sarpong, Gabriel Buluku, Marquis Hawkins
Summary: The study found that 20% of respondents had high AL levels. Lower income to poverty ratio, being married, physical inactivity, sleep problems, and history of smoking were significantly associated with high AL. Non-Hispanic blacks and Mexicans and other Hispanics had higher AL compared to Caucasians. Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and both cardiovascular disease and diabetes were associated with higher odds of AL.
METABOLIC SYNDROME AND RELATED DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Naomi Podber, Tara L. Gruenewald
Summary: This study used data from the Midlife Development in the US Study Biomarker Project and found that positive life experiences are associated with long-term survival, partly through alleviating depressive symptoms.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Rachel L. Peterson, Emily A. Butler, John E. Ehiri, Mindy J. Fain, Scott C. Carvajal
Summary: Education plays a mediating role in the relationship between race and cognition, explaining around 20% of the cognitive disparities. Income and assets are associated with cognition for whites but not for blacks. Social status mediates the relationship between race and cognition, while social status and perceived stress influence the education-cognition pathway.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES B-PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Shuai Zhang, Limei E, Junteng Pang, Xiubo Jiang
Summary: This study evaluated the association between dietary quality and allostatic load (AL) in adults. The results showed an inverse relationship between dietary quality and the risk of high AL, with increased intake of fruits and whole grains and decreased intake of sodium, refined grains, saturated fats, and added sugars associated with a lower risk of high AL.
ASIA PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Megan S. Zhou, Rebecca E. Hasson, Ana Baylin, Cindy W. Leung
Summary: This study found a negative association between diet quality and allostatic load (AL) in adults older than age 30 years. Consuming a healthier diet may help reduce the biological risk from chronic stressful exposures.
JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jonghee Kim, Joanne F. Dorgan, Hyesook Kim, Oran Kwon, Yangha Kim, Yuri Kim, Kwang Suk Ko, Yoon Jung Park, Hyesook Park, Seungyoun Jung
Summary: The use of nutrition labels is associated with a lower risk of chronic kidney disease, especially in older adults.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Maximilian Andreas Storz, Alvaro Luis Ronco
Summary: Dietary acid load (DAL) plays a significant role in maintaining pH balance in the body. Diets high in acid-producing foods are associated with health risks, while plant-based diets, such as vegetarian diets, can help reduce acid load.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Hongru Chen, Xiaofei Zhang, Jia Luo, Xue Dong, Xiubo Jiang
Summary: This study aimed to explore the association between periodontitis and lung function in the United States. The results showed that moderate and severe periodontitis might be associated with the decline of lung function.
JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Zhaohao Zeng, Yanmei Cen, Lu Wang, Xiaoguang Luo
Summary: The study aimed to explore the association between Parkinson's disease (PD) and dietary inflammatory index (DII) scores in adults over 40 years old in the US. Data from the NHANES conducted from 2003 to 2018 were analyzed, including 21,994 participants. Logistic regression analysis and propensity score matching were used to investigate the relationship between DII and PD. The results showed a positive association between higher DII scores and PD, suggesting the potential use of diet as an intervention strategy for managing PD.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Bi-Sek J. Hsiao, Lindiwe Sibeko
Summary: The study found a significant inverse association between breastfeeding and maternal allostatic load, indicating a protective effect of breastfeeding on reducing maternal stress. However, limitations of cross-sectional data and lack of classification of breastfeeding duration, mode, and intensity should be considered when interpreting these findings. Further research on the role of breastfeeding in relation to allostatic load is needed.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Gustavo G. Nascimento, Fabio R. M. Leite, David A. Gonzalez-Chica, Karen G. Peres, Marco A. Peres
Summary: This study found a protective association between dietary calcium intake and periodontitis among women, while no clear association was found between vitamin D and periodontitis.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Omayma Alshaarawy, Alyssa Vanderziel
Summary: The study found an association between active cannabis use and blood pressure variability, particularly in terms of standard deviation changes in mean blood pressure, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure. However, there was no significant relationship observed between lifetime use frequency and blood pressure variability. In the subgroup analysis of tobacco smokers and non-smokers, active cannabis use showed different levels of association with systolic and diastolic blood pressure variability.
JOURNAL OF HYPERTENSION
(2021)
Article
Gerontology
Yeon Jin Choi, Jennifer A. Ailshire, Jung Ki Kim, Eileen M. Crimmins
Summary: This study found that 11 out of 13 individual dietary components were associated with lower biological risk, and respondents with better diet quality tended to have lower biological risk. Therefore, promoting healthy eating habits, such as increasing intake of fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grains, and fatty acids while reducing consumption of sodium, added sugar, and saturated fat, is crucial for improving the health of older adults and preventing chronic diseases.
JOURNAL OF AGING AND HEALTH
(2022)
Editorial Material
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Denise Faulks, Sasha Scambler, Blanaid Daly, Lisa Jamieson, Martine Hennequin, Georgios Tsakos
Summary: This commentary discusses the need for a multidisciplinary approach to measuring oral health and suggests that the WHO's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) could provide a model for developing indicators for oral health. The ICF model emphasizes the universal nature of human functioning and the importance of considering social and environmental contexts. It can capture data on both physiological and social aspects of oral health and function. Case studies and examples of operationalization of the ICF in oral health research are provided. However, incorporating such a comprehensive model into practical oral health measurements poses challenges.
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Anne Nordrehaug Astrom, Berit Mastrovito, Josefine Sannevik, Georgios Tsakos
Summary: This study aimed to assess the long-term association between tooth loss at age 50 and subsequent impaired oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) at ages 65, 70, and 75. The study also examined the role of behavioral and age-related factors in explaining this association. The findings showed that early tooth loss was independently associated with impaired OHRQoL in later years, and factors related to functional and psychological concerns played a role in explaining this long-term impact.
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
E. Joury, S. Kisely, R. G. Watt, N. Ahmed, A. J. Morris, F. Fortune, K. Bhui
Summary: Poor physical health, including oral health, is a significant issue among individuals with mental disorders worldwide. The burden of oral diseases is high in this population, and it can exacerbate the personal, social, and economic impacts of mental disorders. This article summarizes the causes and relationship between mental disorders and oral diseases, reviews current evidence on interventions to reduce the burden of oral diseases, and suggests future research directions. However, effective and scalable interventions to address this issue have not yet been found. Transformative research and actions that involve biological, behavioral, and social sciences are needed to understand and tackle the complex relationship between mental disorders and oral diseases. The design and testing of complex interventions should prioritize research and be conducted in real-world settings by a transdisciplinary team. The importance of research in improving oral health and overall health in this disadvantaged group is paramount.
JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Diego J. Lopez, Shalika Hegde, Martin Whelan, Stuart Dashper, Georgios Tsakos, Ankur Singh
Summary: This study assessed the social inequalities in early childhood caries (ECC) using clinical data collected from 2008 to 2019 in Victoria, Australia. The results showed that absolute inequalities in ECC prevalence and severity increased for children with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) status and concession cardholder status during this period. Relative inequalities also increased for CALD status, cardholder status, and area deprivation. However, there were no significant increases in inequalities for children with Indigenous status. This highlights the need for oral health policies and interventions aimed at reducing the prevalence of ECC and addressing oral health inequalities among different population sub-groups.
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Georgios Tsakos, Richard G. Watt, Carol C. Guarnizo-Herreno
Summary: Health inequalities, including oral health, are a significant social injustice issue globally. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing inequalities and introduced new ones. Research should focus on explaining oral health inequalities, understanding their complex mechanisms, and implementing interventions. Further investigation into the role of structural determinants, such as political economy analysis, is needed.
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Hazem Abbas, Kenji Takeuchi, Ken Osaka, Carol C. Guarnizo-Herreno, Georgios Tsakos, Richard G. Watt
Summary: Oral conditions are a global public health problem with significant inequalities. Science communication and health advocacy can address this issue, but academics face limitations. This article argues for the establishment of 'science communication and health advocacy task forces' in academic institutions to transfer knowledge about oral conditions and advocate for policy change. These interdisciplinary task forces should have skills in oral health, communication, digital media, negotiation, and scientific transparency.
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Sean Taylor, Sarah R. Baker, Tom Broomhead, Rachael England, Steve Mason, Michael Sereny, Georgios Tsakos, David M. Williams
Summary: The Oral Health Observatory (OHO) was launched in 2014 by FDI World Dental Federation to provide a coordinated approach to international oral health data collection. A feasibility project involving 12 countries tested the implementation of the methodology and data collection tools, and assessed data quality from 6 countries.
INTERNATIONAL DENTAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
U. Cooray, G. Tsakos, A. Heilmann, R. G. Watt, K. Takeuchi, K. Kondo, K. Osaka, J. Aida
Summary: Social participation has a positive impact on the health and well-being of older adults in aging societies. This study in Japan focuses on the effect of retaining natural teeth on social participation. The findings suggest that tooth loss prevention scenarios improve social participation, while tooth loss scenarios gradually decrease it.
JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Patrick Stark, Gerry McKenna, Christine Brown Wilson, Georgios Tsakos, Paul Brocklehurst, Caroline Lappin, Barry Quinn, Nicola Holland, Gary Mitchell
Summary: This study aims to evaluate an educational e-resource co-designed by service users, carers, and clinicians to improve community nurses' capabilities in delivering oral health care to older people in their own homes. It will also explore the acceptability of the e-resource and examine the facilitators and barriers to providing this care for older people.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Jenny Abanto, Georgios Tsakos, Isabel Cristina Olegario, Saul Martins Paiva, Fausto Medeiros Mendes, Thiago Machado Ardenghi, Marcelo Bonecker
Summary: This randomized clinical trial aimed to compare the impact of pulpectomy and tooth extraction on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in children with primary molars with pulp necrosis. The results showed that pulpectomy resulted in better OHRQoL scores after 12 months compared to tooth extraction and had a smaller impact on anxiety levels.
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Yanela Aravena-Rivas, Renato Venturelli, Michelle Stennett, Georgios Tsakos
Summary: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and trends in dental service use among older adults in Chile between 2006 and 2017. It also assessed the association between socioeconomic factors and dental service use and type in 2017, and whether these differed by eligibility to a national dental programme (GES-60).
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Kristina Bertl, Georgios Tsakos, Nikolaos Pandis, Anna Bogren, Johan Burisch, Andreas Stavropoulos
Summary: This study is the first to find that oral health problems are associated with the disease-specific quality of life (QoL) of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients, and vice versa. This emphasizes the potential advantages of including dental professionals in the multi-disciplinary treatment teams of IBD patients.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PERIODONTOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Finbarr Allen, Carol C. Guarnizo-Herreno, Sim Yu Fan, Georgios Tsakos
Summary: This study aims to assess whether eligibility for a pioneer generation subsidy incentivizes dental attendance among older Singaporeans. The results show that those eligible for the subsidy are more likely to have regular dental attendance compared to those who are not eligible.
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
