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Nutrition & Dietetics
Nathalie Yaghi, Rita El Hayeck, Christa Boulos, Marianne Abifadel, Cesar Yaghi
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the link between cognitive decline and associated factors, particularly dietary patterns (DPs), in community-dwelling older Lebanese of modest economic status. The study found that the association between literacy level and dietary patterns only existed in the context of cognitive decline.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Walter Currenti, Justyna Godos, Amer M. Alanazi, Giuseppe Lanza, Raffaele Ferri, Filippo Caraci, Giuseppe Grosso, Fabio Galvano, Sabrina Castellano
Summary: The increase in life expectancy has led to a higher prevalence of age-related neurological diseases, such as cognitive impairment, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. This study aimed to examine the association between specific categories and subcategories of dietary fats and cognitive status in older Italian adults. The results showed that moderate consumption of certain types of saturated fatty acids and monounsaturated fatty acids was associated with a lower risk of cognitive impairment, while moderate intake of linoleic acid was associated with a higher risk of cognitive impairment.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Francesca Giampieri, Justyna Godos, Giuseppe Caruso, Marcin Owczarek, Joanna Jurek, Sabrina Castellano, Raffaele Ferri, Filippo Caraci, Giuseppe Grosso
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between phytoestrogen intake and cognitive status. The results showed that higher intake of phytoestrogens, especially isoflavones, was associated with better cognitive status.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Anna Zhu, Hui Chen, Jie Shen, Xiaoxi Wang, Zhihui Li, Ai Zhao, Xiaoming Shi, Lijing Yan, Yi Zeng, Changzheng Yuan, John S. Ji
Summary: This study found that older adults living in areas with high air pollution had an increased risk of poor cognitive function. However, adhering to a plant-based dietary pattern may attenuate the detrimental effects of air pollution on cognitive function, especially in developing regions.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-WESTERN PACIFIC
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Keisuke Sakurai, Erika Okada, Saya Anzai, Risako Tamura, Izumi Shiraishi, Noriko Inamura, Satoru Kobayashi, Mikako Sato, Takashi Matsumoto, Kazuyuki Kudo, Yukihiro Sugawara, Tatsuhiro Hisatsune
Summary: In this study, the dietary patterns of elderly Japanese individuals were classified using cluster analysis, and a high-carbohydrate (HC) dietary pattern and a protein-balanced (PB) dietary pattern were identified. Cognitive function was significantly higher in the PB group than in the HC group. A classification model was created to predict cognitive reservation in community-dwelling older adults based on these dietary patterns.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Karen Jiang, Zhen Zhang, Lee Ann Fullington, Terry T. Huang, Catherine Kaliszewski, Jingkai Wei, Li Zhao, Shuyuan Huang, Amy Ellithorpe, Shenghui Wu, Xinyin Jiang, Liang Wang
Summary: Certain dietary patterns, such as the traditional Chinese diet, are associated with a lower risk of obesity in the Chinese population, while other patterns, like the Western diet, have inconsistent associations. The heterogeneity in defining dietary patterns contributes to the inconsistency of results.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Pei-Yu Wu, Kuei-Min Chen, Wan-Chi Tsai
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis included 13 studies and found that the Mediterranean dietary pattern may be associated with lower inflammation levels in older adults, although results regarding other inflammation indicators were not consistent.
ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Nurul Fatin Malek Rivan, Suzana Shahar, Nik Nur Izzati Nik Mohd Fakhruddin, Yee Xing You, Normah Che Din, Roslee Rajikan
Summary: Dietary patterns have a significant impact on cognitive function in older adults. The local snacks-fish and seafood-high salt foods diet increases the risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), while a higher intake of tropical fruits-oats diet can protect against dementia incidence.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Rachel Tham, Amanda J. Wheeler, Alison Carver, David Dunstan, David Donaire-Gonzalez, Kaarin J. Anstey, Jonathan E. Shaw, Dianna J. Magliano, Erika Martino, Anthony Barnett, Ester Cerin
Summary: Traffic-related air pollution is associated with lower cognitive function and diabetes in older adults. Road density is positively associated with memory, but not processing speed. Major road density is positively associated with memory and processing speed in larger buffers. The relationship between TRAP and memory is positive in the control group, but negative in people with diabetes. TRAP exposure may benefit cognitive function in urban-dwelling people, but not in those with diabetes.
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Neurosciences
Xianwen Shang, Allison M. Hodge, Edward Hill, Zhuoting Zhu, Mingguang He
Summary: This study found associations between dietary patterns, sleep duration, and cognitive function changes. The beans-mushroom dietary pattern and 8 hours of sleep per day were identified as healthy habits associated with better cognitive function over time. Sleep durations outside the optimal range and unhealthy dietary patterns were linked to declines in cognitive function, while having both healthy diet and sleep patterns was associated with improved cognitive function.
JOURNAL OF ALZHEIMERS DISEASE
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Jincheng Li, Sibo Zhu, Yingzhe Wang, Min Fan, Jiacheng Dai, Chengkai Zhu, Kelin Xu, Mei Cui, Chen Suo, Li Jin, Yanfeng Jiang, Xingdong Chen
Summary: By comparing the gut microbiota in a community-based cohort, it was found that bacteria capable of producing SCFAs were positively associated with better cognitive performance. In addition, specific bacterial strains were more abundant in individuals with MCI or CN groups and were correlated with cognitive performance.
NEUROBIOLOGY OF DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Eirini Mamalaki, Eva Ntanasi, Alexandros Hatzimanolis, Maria Basta, Mary H. Kosmidis, Efthimios Dardiotis, Giorgos M. Hadjigeorgiou, Paraskevi Sakka, Nikolaos Scarmeas, Mary Yannakoulia
Summary: Although previous research has shown a negative relationship between depression and adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MeDi), the literature on older adults has yielded controversial findings, possibly due to the lack of consideration of cognitive status. This study aimed to examine the association between MeDi and incident depression in a representative cohort of older adults, taking cognitive status into account. The results revealed a negative relationship between MeDi and depression in older adults.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Nathalie Yaghi, Cesar Yaghi, Marianne Abifadel, Christa Boulos, Catherine Feart
Summary: Factors such as age, waist to height ratio, polypharmacy, age-related conditions, and dietary patterns were found to be independently associated with frailty prevalence in older Lebanese adults. Among the dietary patterns identified, the moderate intake Mediterranean-type dietary pattern was associated with the least prevalence of frailty, while the Westernized-type dietary pattern had the strongest association with frailty in this Mediterranean sample.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Tom Deliens, Patrick Mullie, Peter Clarys
Summary: The vast majority of participants were omnivorous at different time points. The proportion of flexitarians increased over time, while omnivores decreased. Vegetarians and vegans remained stable. Eating more plant-based diet was associated with female sex, younger age, higher education and living in urban areas.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wan Hu, Hengchuan Zhang, Ruyu Ni, Yawen Cao, Wenbin Fang, Yingying Chen, Guixia Pan
Summary: This study aimed to verify the associations between green space and cognition, as well as explore the potential interaction among the elderly. The findings suggest that higher green space exposure is associated with better cognitive function, while an animal-based dietary pattern increases the risk of cognitive impairment. Furthermore, the protective effect of green space on cognition may be mitigated by a high animal-based dietary pattern.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Willem S. Eikelboom, Jana Koch, Elizabeth Beattie, Nicola T. Lautenschlager, Colleen Doyle, Esther van den Berg, Janne M. Papma, Kaarin J. Anstey, Moyra E. Mortby
Summary: This study analyzed electronic care notes from residential aged care facilities to investigate the reporting and management of neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) by staff. The findings suggest that staff primarily focus on and respond to NPS they perceive as distressing, potentially leading to under-recognition of specific NPS types and a lack of routine assessment and management of underlying causes.
AGING & MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Sarang Kim, Kaarin J. Anstey, Moyra E. Mortby
Summary: The study finds that there is a lack of knowledge about dementia among the general population, with a mixed understanding of dementia being prevalent. Older age groups, individuals who know someone with dementia, those who speak a non-English language at home, and those who have a better understanding of dementia show higher levels of negative cognitive attributions towards dementia. Older age groups, men, individuals who do not know someone with dementia, and those who speak a non-English language at home also report higher levels of discriminatory behavioral reactions compared to younger age groups, females, individuals who know someone with dementia, and those who speak English only at home.
AGING & MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Kim M. Kiely, Saman Khalatbari-Soltani, Fiona M. Blyth, Vasikaran Naganathan, David J. Handelsman, Louise M. Waite, David G. Le Couteur, Moyra E. Mortby, Robert G. Cumming, Kaarin J. Anstey
Summary: This study aimed to assess the association between self-reported hearing difficulties and future risk of falling among older adults. The findings from the two Australian cohorts showed mixed results, suggesting that self-reported hearing difficulties may be predictive of falls in some cases but not in others.
Review
Substance Abuse
Louise Mewton, Rachel Visontay, Nicholas Hoy, Darren M. Lipnicki, Matthew Sunderland, Richard B. Lipton, Maelenn Guerchet, Karen Ritchie, Jenna Najar, Nikolaos Scarmeas, Ki-Woong Kim, Steffi Riedel Heller, Martin van Boxtel, Erin Jacobsen, Henry Brodaty, Kaarin J. Anstey, Mary Haan, Marcia Scazufca, Elena Lobo, Perminder S. Sachdev
Summary: This study synthesizes international findings on the alcohol-dementia relationship, indicating that abstinence from alcohol is associated with an increased risk for all-cause dementia, while there is no consistent evidence to suggest that the amount of alcohol consumed in later life is associated with dementia risk among current drinkers.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Craig Sinclair, Ranmalee Eramudugolla, Nicolas Cherbuin, Moyra E. Mortby, Kaarin J. Anstey
Summary: This study investigated the impact of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) on decision-making under explicit risk conditions among older adults. The results showed that participants with MCI exhibited impaired performance on the decision-making task, and those with impairments in multiple cognitive domains showed the clearest impairments.
JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Christina Zorbas, Jennifer Browne, Alexandra Chung, Anna Peeters, Sue Booth, Christina Pollard, Steven Allender, Anna Isaacs, Corinna Hawkes, Kathryn Backholer
Summary: This study explored the government-led actions on the social determinants of food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia. The findings showed that temporary social protection measures did not effectively alleviate the financial, health, and social stressors faced by participants, making it difficult to prioritize healthy eating. Participants' housing, income, job, and education priorities led to food being a lower financial priority, resulting in the purchase of cheaper and less healthy options. The dominant public and policy rhetoric on income support policies and healthy eating were perceived as inaccurate and shaming, misrepresenting participants' lived experiences.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
M. McMaster, S. Kim, L. Clare, S. J. Torres, N. Cherbuin, K. J. Anstey
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of a multidomain dementia risk reduction intervention. The intervention demonstrated high acceptability, compliance, and efficacy in changing behavior.
AGING & MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sara Holton, Karen Wynter, Anna Peeters, Alexandra Georgalas, Ann Yeomanson, Bodil Rasmussen
Summary: This study assessed the psychological wellbeing of community health service staff in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings suggest that staff's mental health declined as the pandemic continued, with higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress among younger staff and those with less resilience or poorer general health.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Julie Brimblecombe, Bethany Miles, Emma Chappell, Khia De Silva, Megan Ferguson, Catherine Mah, Eddie Miles, Anthony Gunther, Thomas Wycherley, Anna Peeters, Leia Minaker, Emma McMahon
Summary: This study applied the CFIR framework to analyze the important factors in the implementation of the Healthy Stores 2020 strategy. The implementation climate of the organization, readiness for implementation, and Store Manager characteristics were identified as critical to the implementation success.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Feby Savira, Liliana Orellana, Martin Hensher, Lan Gao, Andrew Sanigorski, Kevin Mc Namara, Vincent L. Versace, John Szakiel, Jamie Swann, Elizabeth Manias, Anna Peeters
Summary: This study analyzed the use patterns of GP telehealth services in regional Victoria, Australia, during the COVID-19 pandemic. It found a rapid uptake in telehealth services, with a decline over time. Telephone services and shorter consultations were dominant, and the use of telehealth was higher among the 15-64 age group. The findings support the continued use of telehealth in rural and regional areas post-pandemic.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Oliver Huse, Sally Schultz, Tara Boelsen-Robinson, Jaithri Ananthapavan, Anna Peeters, Gary Sacks, Miranda R. Blake
Summary: Healthy food outlet accreditation schemes incentivize food retailers to promote healthy eating patterns by improving the healthiness of food environments. This systematic review assesses the impact of these schemes on outlet practices and customer purchases, as well as identifies barriers and enablers to scheme implementation.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Oliver Huse, Erica Reeve, Paul Zambrano, Colin Bell, Anna Peeters, Gary Sacks, Phillip Baker, Kathryn Backholer
Summary: There is mounting evidence that the ultra-processed food industry seeks to influence food and nutrition policies in ways that protect their market growth at the expense of public health. This study aimed to explore how this occurs in the Philippines, a lower-middle income country in East Asia.
GLOBALIZATION AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Brooke Brady, Shally Zhou, Daniel Ashworth, Lidan Zheng, Ranmalee Eramudugolla, Md Hamidul Huque, Kaarin Jane Anstey
Summary: This study describes the research design and methods of the Labs Without Walls study conducted in Australia. The study utilizes a research app named Labs Without Walls and paired smartwatches to collect complex data, including one-time surveys, daily diary surveys, repeated game-like cognitive and sensory tasks, and passive health and environmental data. Participants will undergo an 8-week study and evaluate the acceptability and usability of the app and watch.
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
James McLure, Tari Forrester-Bowling, Anna Peeters, Michael Berk, Steven Moylan, Renae Carolin
Summary: Objective Person-centred growth-oriented language and care are vital in mental health care. The testimonies in the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System highlight the need for a compassionate and hope-filled system, which can be achieved through person-centred growth-oriented language. There is a lack of understanding about the process and language involved in individuals' mental health growth. Recovery should not just mean returning to baseline, but should also involve daily personal growth and improvement towards mental health.
AUSTRALASIAN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
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Clinical Neurology
S. Kootar, M. H. Huque, R. Eramudugolla, D. Rizzuto, M. C. Carlson, M. C. Odden, O. L. Lopez, C. Qiu, L. Fratiglioni, S. D. Han, D. A. Bennett, R. Peters, Kaarin J. Anstey
Summary: This study aimed to validate a new dementia prediction risk tool called CogDrisk and a version, CogDrisk-AD for predicting Alzheimer's disease (AD) using cohort studies. The results showed that both tools performed well in the four studies and can be used to assess individualized risk factors of dementia and AD in various population settings.
JPAD-JOURNAL OF PREVENTION OF ALZHEIMERS DISEASE
(2023)