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Nutrition & Dietetics
Beatrice Biasini, Alice Rosi, Davide Menozzi, Francesca Scazzina
Summary: The study found an intermediate level of adherence to the Mediterranean Diet among Italian adults, with only half of the participants acknowledging it as a sustainable dietary model. Most participants declared no or low perception of adopting a sustainable diet. Factors influencing high adherence scores to the Mediterranean Diet include being female, having higher income and education levels, considering the Mediterranean Diet as a sustainable dietary model, and self-perception of having a sustainable diet.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Tae-Young Pak, GwanSeon Kim
Summary: This study found an association between food insecurity and allostatic load, primarily through dysregulation of the inflammatory and metabolic systems. Additionally, enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may modify this association.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chichen Zhang, Jiachi Zhang, Shujuan Xiao, Lei Shi, Yaqing Xue, Xiao Zheng, Xue Benli, Yiming Chen, Xinru Li, Yan Kai, Yuxi Liu, Guangqing Zhou
Summary: This study aimed to explore the combined association of socioeconomic status (SES) and diet diversity (DD) with health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among Chinese older persons, and to investigate whether DD played a mediating role in this relationship. The results showed that DD mediated the relationship between SES and HRQoL, and DD could be a protective factor for better HRQoL in older adults.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Timothy Corwin, Mukoso N. Ozieh, Emma Garacci, Rebekah J. Walker, Leonard E. Egede
Summary: This study examines the association between social risk domains and control of cardiovascular disease risk factors over time in older adults with diabetes. The results suggest that interventions targeting social risk domains, such as neighborhood or built environment, economic stability, and education access, may be beneficial for controlling cardiovascular disease risk factors in this population.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Dumilah Ayuningtyas, Dian Kusuma, Vilda Amir, Dwi Hapsari Tjandrarini, Pramita Andarwati
Summary: There are significant disparities in adult obesity among the 514 districts in Indonesia, and both geographical and socioeconomic factors contribute to these disparities. Efforts by policymakers and stakeholders are needed to reduce adult obesity rates in districts with high prevalence.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
David G. Weissman, Mark L. Hatzenbuehler, Mina Cikara, Deanna M. Barch, Katie A. McLaughlin
Summary: Macrostructural characteristics, such as cost of living and state-level anti-poverty programs, are associated with socioeconomic disparities in brain development and mental health. Lower income is linked to smaller hippocampal volume and higher internalizing psychopathology. However, in high-cost states with more generous cash benefits for low-income families, these disparities are reduced. State-level anti-poverty programs and cost of living are potentially relevant for addressing the relationship between low income and brain development and mental health.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ede Surya Darmawan, Dian Kusuma, Vetty Yulianty Permanasari, Vilda Amir, Dwi Hapsari Tjandrarini, Ika Dharmayanti
Summary: Based on the Indonesian Basic Health Survey 2018, this study used geospatial and quantitative analyses to identify disparities in inadequate fruit and vegetable (FV) intake among adults in 514 districts. The study found that 96.3% of adults had inadequate FV intake, with higher prevalence in rural areas, especially among females and older adults. Interestingly, more developed regions had poorer FV diets and lower levels of education were associated with poorer FV diets, particularly among females and older adults. This study provides crucial insights for health policies in Indonesia and other LMICs.
Article
Microbiology
Andrew Oliver, Zhengyao Xue, Yirui T. Villanueva, Blythe Durbin-Johnson, Zeynep Alkan, Diana H. Taft, Jinxin Liu, Ian Korf, Kevin D. Laugero, Charles B. Stephensen, David A. Mills, Mary E. Kable, Danielle G. Lemay
Summary: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant global health problem, and it is predicted to worsen in the future. The microbiome carries antibiotic resistance, and interventions aimed at modifying the gut microbiome may help reduce antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). This study examined the association between diet and AMR in healthy adults. It found that aminoglycosides were the most prevalent mechanism of AMR, and individuals with low levels of ARGs consumed more fiber in their diets, which was associated with increased abundances of obligate anaerobes in their gut microbiota. Machine learning analysis also revealed that a diverse diet was associated with lower levels of ARGs. These findings suggest that diet could be a potential method for reducing the burden of AMR.
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Computer Science, Information Systems
Yaqian He, Paul J. Seminara, Xiao Huang, Di Yang, Fang Fang, Chao Song
Summary: This study systematically evaluated the associations between 49 health, socioeconomic, demographic, and environmental factors and COVID-19 at the county level in Arkansas, US. The results showed a positive association between adult obesity and COVID-19 incidence rate, indicating that obese individuals are more vulnerable to COVID-19. Negative effects of humidity on COVID-19 were consistent across all seasons, suggesting that increasing humidity could reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection. Furthermore, diabetes played a role in the spread of both early COVID-19 variants and the Delta variant, while humidity played a role in the spread of the Delta and Omicron variants.
ISPRS INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GEO-INFORMATION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Eric T. Klopack, Eileen M. Crimmins, Steve W. Cole, Teresa E. Seeman, Judith E. Carroll
Summary: Exposure to stress is associated with accelerated immune aging, characterized by a decrease in naive T cells and an increase in terminally differentiated T cells.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Loni Berkowitz, Marcela P. Henriquez, Cristian Salazar, Eric Rojas, Guadalupe Echeverria, Gayle D. Love, Attilio Rigotti, Christopher L. Coe, Carol D. Ryff
Summary: The study found a connection between psychological well-being and serum sphingolipids levels, with environmental mastery being inversely correlated with specific ceramides. Health behaviors were identified as potential mediators in these relationships. The findings suggest that sphingolipid metabolism may represent a novel pathway for health benefits associated with psychological well-being.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Junxiu Liu, Renata Micha, Yan Li, Dariush Mozaffarian
Summary: This study found that by 2017-2018, significant improvements in diet quality were observed in foods consumed at schools, providing the best mean diet quality of major US food sources without population disparities. However, additional improvements are needed from all major US food sources, with particular attention on equity.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Andria Christodoulou, Costas A. Christophi, Mercedes Sotos-Prieto, Steven Moffatt, Stefanos N. Kales
Summary: This study aimed to identify the dietary patterns of US firefighters and examine their association with cardiometabolic outcomes. The findings showed that the Mediterranean diet was associated with more favorable cardiometabolic profiles, while the Standard American diet had an inverse association. These findings could provide adequate nutrition recommendations for US firefighters to improve their health.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jie Zhang, Jundi Jia, Runmin Lai, Xinyi Wang, Xuanye Chen, Wende Tian, Qiyu Liu, Jingen Li, Jianqing Ju, Hao Xu
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the association between dietary inflammatory index (DII) and Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) among U.S. adults. The results showed a positive and non-linear association between DII and ASCVD, with the relationship being more pronounced in females.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Wenzhen Li, Wenyu Ruan, Ying Peng, Zuxun Lu, Dongming Wang
Summary: The study found associations between socioeconomic status (SES), sleep disorders, and depression, with low SES, sleep problems, insufficient sleep, and excessive sleep all linked to increased prevalence of depression. A significant U-shaped relationship was observed between sleep time and depression, with combined effects of SES and sleep issues impacting depression.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Erika Rees-Punia, Alpa Patel, Joseph R. Nocera, Sicha Chantaprasopsuk, Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, Corinne R. Leach, Tenbroeck G. Smith, David Cella, Susan M. Gapstur
Summary: The study found that increasing MVPA and reducing sitting time are crucial for improving health in older adults, regardless of prior cancer diagnosis.
Article
Sport Sciences
Krishnaveni Subbiah, Erika Rees-Punia, Alpa V. Patel
Summary: The study found that the surveys in the Cancer Prevention Study-3 have acceptable 1-year reliability and validity for self-reported time spent on muscle-strengthening exercise. These estimates are acceptable across all sociodemographic subgroups.
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Erika Rees-Punia, Mark A. Guinter, Susan M. Gapstur, Ying Wang, Alpa Patel
Summary: This study found associations between time-use behaviors and three-year weight change, particularly significant in women, Latinx, and white participants. Replacing sedentary time with moderate-vigorous PA can lead to weight loss, while substitution with sleep may result in weight gain for white women and men.
Article
Sport Sciences
Erika Rees-Punia, Elizabeth G. Kirkland, Melissa H. Rittase, Carlos X. Torres, Sicha Chantaprasopsuk, Matthew Masters, Alpa Patel
Summary: This study compared the differences in leisure-time physical activity among different racial/ethnic and nativity groups and found significant variations. The results can be used to identify demographic groups that may benefit from culturally tailored physical activity interventions.
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Erika Rees-Punia, Melissa H. Rittase, Alpa Patel
Summary: This study tested the feasibility and validity of a video-led, self-administered 30-second sit-to-stand test in a sub-cohort of the U.S.-based Cancer Prevention Study-3. The results suggest that this method is appropriate for participants of varying ages, body sizes, and activity levels, and can be implemented in large, longitudinal studies, as well as adapted for remote use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Erika Rees-Punia, Christina C. Newton, Melissa H. Rittase, Rebecca A. Hodge, Jannie Nielsen, Solveig Cunningham, Lauren R. Teras, Alpa Patel
Summary: From 2018 to Summer 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, US adults have made significant shifts in daily time spent in LPA, MVPA, and sedentary behaviors. These changes were more pronounced in men, individuals with higher education levels, and those who were more physically active before the pandemic. Promoting more physical activity and reducing sedentary time is crucial during this public health crisis to prevent these patterns from becoming long-term.
Article
Psychiatry
Erika Rees-Punia, Christina C. Newton, J. Lee Westmaas, Sicha Chantaprasopsuk, Alpa Patel, Corinne R. Leach
Summary: The study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, decreased moderate-vigorous physical activity and increased sedentary time may exacerbate psychological distress, especially depressive symptoms. Promoting moderate-vigorous physical activity and limiting sedentary time can help alleviate psychological distress during pandemics.
MENTAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Cheryl L. Rock, Cynthia A. Thomson, Kristen R. Sullivan, Carol L. Howe, Lawrence H. Kushi, Bette J. Caan, Marian L. Neuhouser, Elisa Bandera, Ying Wang, Kimberly Robien, Karen M. Basen-Engquist, Justin C. Brown, Kerry S. Courneya, Tracy E. Crane, David O. Garcia, Barbara L. Grant, Kathryn K. Hamilton, Sheri J. Hartman, Stacey A. Kenfield, Maria Elena Martinez, Jeffrey A. Meyerhardt, Larissa Nekhlyudov, Linda Overholser, Alpa Patel, Bernardine M. Pinto, Mary E. Platek, Erika Rees-Punia, Colleen K. Spees, Susan M. Gapstur, Marjorie L. McCullough
Summary: This article discusses the impact of nutrition, physical activity, and diet on recurrence and overall survival rates among cancer survivors. It provides evidence-based recommendations for cancer survivors and highlights the importance of addressing survivors' needs through clinical care coordination and resources.
CA-A CANCER JOURNAL FOR CLINICIANS
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Oncology
M. L. McCullough, S. Chantaprasopsuk, F. Islami, C. Um, E. Rees-Punia, Y. Wang, C. Leach, L. Sullivan, A. Patel
CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY BIOMARKERS & PREVENTION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Amanda E. Paluch, Shivangi Bajpai, David R. Bassett, Mercedes R. Carnethon, Ulf Ekelund, Kelly R. Evenson, Deborah A. Galuska, Barbara J. Jefferis, William E. Kraus, I. -Min Lee, Charles E. Matthews, John D. Omura, Alpa Patel, Carl F. Pieper, Erika Rees-Punia, Dhayana Dallmeier, Jochen Klenk, Peter H. Whincup, Erin E. Dooley, Kelley Pettee Gabriel, Priya Palta, Lisa A. Pompeii, Ariel Chernofsky, Martin G. Larson, Ramachandran S. Vasan, Nicole Spartano, Marcel Ballin, Peter Nordstrom, Anna Nordstrom, Sigmund A. Anderssen, Bjorge H. Hansen, Jennifer A. Cochrane, Terence Dwyer, Jing Wang, Luigi Ferrucci, Fangyu Liu, Jennifer Schrack, Jacek Urbanek, Pedro F. Saint-Maurice, Naofumi Yamamoto, Yutaka Yoshitake, Robert L. Newton Jr, Shengping Yang, Eric J. Shiroma, Janet E. Fulton
Summary: This meta-analysis reveals the association between daily step count and stepping rate with all-cause mortality. The results show that increasing daily step count is associated with a progressively lower risk of all-cause mortality, and the association between step count and mortality varies across different age groups.
LANCET PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Erika Rees-Punia, Corinne R. Leach, J. Lee Westmaas, Lauren F. Dempsey, Amelia M. Roberts, Joe R. Nocera, Alpa V. Patel
Summary: This pilot study examined the feasibility, acceptability, and usability of a web-based intervention for survivors of physical inactivity-related cancers. Results showed positive effects of the intervention, supporting further research on long-term efficacy. The online-only intervention has the potential to reach a wide audience.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Corinne R. Leach, Erika Rees-Punia, Christina C. Newton, Sicha Chantaprasopsuk, Alpa Patel, J. Lee Westmaas
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, 10% of participants reported moderate-to-severe psychological distress, and almost half (42%) reported at least mild distress. Factors such as pre-pandemic distress levels, financial stressors, and work/life balance stressors were associated with pandemic-related psychological distress.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-AMERICAS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Social
Corinne R. Leach, Elizabeth G. Kirkland, Matt Masters, Kirsten Sloan, Erika Rees-Punia, Alpa V. Patel, Lesley Watson
Summary: During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S., cancer survivors expressed worries and experiences related to cancer care delays, COVID infections, and the impact of the pandemic on their prognosis. Healthcare professionals should take into account these concerns and uncertainties in order to provide appropriate care to cancer survivors.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOCIAL ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Maret L. Maliniak, Susan M. Gapstur, Lauren E. McCullough, Erika Rees-Punia, Mia M. Gaudet, Caroline Y. Um, Mark A. Guinter, W. Dana Flanders, Alpa V. Patel
Summary: The study found that BMI and MVPA are individually associated with the risk of breast and endometrial cancer, while only BMI is associated with colon cancer. However, increasing levels of physical activity did not lower the risk of these cancers among obese women.
CANCER CAUSES & CONTROL
(2021)