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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Saghi Zafaranieh, Anna M. Dieberger, Barbara Leopold-Posch, Berthold Huppertz, Sebastian Granitzer, Markus Hengstschlager, Claudia Gundacker, Gernot Desoye, Mireille N. M. van Poppel
Summary: The study suggests that increasing MVPA and reducing ST during pregnancy may help alleviate oxidative stress in the placenta of obese women.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Eduardo Rossato de Victo, Irina Kovalskys, Mauro Fisberg, Georgina Gomez, Attilio Rigotti, Lilia Yadira Cortes, Martha Yepez Garcia, Rossina G. Pareja, Marianella Herrera-Cuenca, Dirceu Sole, Clemens Drenowatz, Adilson Marques, Gerson Ferrari
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between prolonged sitting time and excess weight in Latin American adults. Using data from the Latin American Study of Nutrition and Health, researchers found that sitting for more than 8 hours/day was associated with an increased risk of excess weight.
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Sport Sciences
Liza S. Rovniak, Jay Cho, Andris Freivalds, Lan Kong, Marielena De Araujo-greecher, Melissa Bopp, Christopher N. Sciamanna, Ling Rothrock
Summary: This study aimed to examine the effects of under-desk pedaling devices on work performance among physically inactive adults. The results indicated that physically inactive adults obtained similar work performance scores under both pedaling and nonpedaling conditions. The 17-W work rate showed better ergonomic comfort and may serve as a starting point for introducing under-desk pedaling to diverse inactive workers.
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
William R. R. Tebar, Gregore Iven Mielke, Raphael M. M. Ritti-Dias, Kelly Samara Silva, Daniel S. S. Canhin, Catarina C. C. Scarabottolo, Jorge Mota, Diego G. D. Christofaro
Summary: According to the results of this study, community dwelling adults who were highly physically active and performed frequent sedentary breaks were less likely to have high blood pressure during a 2-year follow-up. Therefore, strategies for controlling high blood pressure should consider both physical activities and leisure sedentary breaks in the adult population.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Saara Laine, Tanja Sjoros, Henri Vaha-Ypya, Taru Garthwaite, Eliisa Loyttyniemi, Harri Sievanen, Tommi Vasankari, Juhani Knuuti, Ilkka H. A. Heinonen
Summary: The study found that accelerometer-measured sedentary behavior and physical activity were not significantly associated with levels of circulating liver enzymes. However, liver enzymes correlated significantly with body adiposity and other common cardiometabolic risk factors.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Fiona Curran, Mary E. Davis, Kaitlyn Murphy, Natasha Tersigni, Adam King, Nina Ngo, Grainne O'Donoghue
Summary: Overweight and obesity are consistently associated with lower physical activity levels and greater sedentary behavior in population studies. This systematic review aimed to identify the correlates/determinants of sedentary behavior and physical activity in adults with overweight and obesity. The review found that factors such as self-efficacy, intrinsic motivation, exercise enjoyment, self-perceived good health, and social support were consistently associated with higher levels of physical activity. Negative associations were found with factors such as being married and female, increased BMI, obesity severity, pain, comorbidities, lack of time, energy, willpower, and hilly terrain. Few studies examined sedentary behavior, and no consistent associations were found. Further research is needed to explore the directionality and distal correlates for physical activity and all levels of sedentary behavior.
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Sabina B. Gesell, Shari L. Barkin, Edward H. Ip, Santiago J. Saldana, Evan C. Sommer, Thomas W. Valente, Kayla de la Haye
Summary: This study found that social network ties among parents in a pediatric obesity prevention intervention may help reduce parental sedentary behavior, but did not reach traditional levels of statistical significance. The large effect size suggests the potential importance of promoting new social networks in community-based health promotion interventions for behavior change support.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Daniel P. Andersson, Alastair G. Kerr, Ingrid Dahlman, Mikael Ryden, Peter Arner
Summary: Insulin sensitivity for antilipolysis and lipogenesis is decreased in sedentary individuals, but only the association between antilipolysis sensitivity and physical activity remains significant. Fatty acid levels decrease following hyperinsulinemia, but remain higher in sedentary women. mRNA expression of insulin receptor and its substrates 1 and 2 is decreased in sedentary individuals.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ryo Tanaka, Shingo Noi
Summary: This study aimed to examine the effects of using standing desks for 45 minutes on stress and executive function in elementary school students. The results showed that using standing desks for 45 minutes improved the 'inhibition' of executive function without excessively increasing stress levels.
Review
Oncology
Christine M. Friedenreich, Charlotte Ryder-Burbidge, Jessica McNeil
Summary: Physical activity, sedentary behavior, and obesity are closely related to cancer incidence, with higher levels of physical activity, reduced sedentary behavior, and maintaining a healthy weight being associated with lower cancer risk. The main biological mechanisms linking these factors to cancer incidence include effects on endogenous sex steroids and metabolic hormones, insulin sensitivity, and chronic inflammation.
MOLECULAR ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Yuichiro Nishida, Megumi Hara, Yasuki Higaki, Naoto Taguchi, Kazuyo Nakamura, Hinako Nanri, Takeshi Imaizumi, Tatsuhiko Sakamoto, Chisato Shimanoe, Mikako Horita, Koichi Shinchi, Keitaro Tanaka
Summary: The study revealed that substitution of sedentary time with MVPA is significantly associated with reduced serum SPARC levels in middle-aged men, but not in women. Additionally, a potential interaction between LPA and the BMI on SPARC levels was also found in women.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Martin D. Mulligan, Robert Murphy, Catriona Reddin, Conor Judge, John Ferguson, Alberto Alvarez-Iglesias, Emer R. McGrath, Martin J. O'Donnell
Summary: This study aims to quantify the population attributable fraction (PAF) of hypertension for dementia globally, regionally, and nationally, and found that the global PAF of hypertension for dementia is 15.8%. Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as Europe, have the highest PAF of hypertension for dementia. The age-specific global attributable fraction for dementia is highest when hypertension is diagnosed between the ages of 30-44.
Article
Sport Sciences
Jooa Norha, Tanja Sjoros, Taru Garthwaite, Saara Laine, Maria Saarenhovi, Petri Kallio, Kirsi Laitinen, Noora Houttu, Henri Vaha-Ypya, Harri Sievanen, Eliisa Loyttyniemi, Tommi Vasankari, Juhani Knuuti, Kari K. Kalliokoski, Ilkka H. A. Heinonen
Summary: A study on adults with metabolic syndrome found that reducing sedentary behavior without adding exercise training did not significantly improve maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max). However, increasing daily step count may increase VO2max.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Aboma Motuma, Tesfaye Gobena, Kedir Teji Roba, Yemane Berhane, Alemayehu Worku
Summary: Sedentary time is associated with cardiometabolic risk factors among university employees in Eastern Ethiopia, regardless of physical activity.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Abdullah Alalawi, Lindsay Blank, Elizabeth Goyder
Summary: This review assesses the effectiveness of school-based interventions in increasing physical activity levels among schoolchildren in Middle Eastern and Arabic-speaking countries. The results show that these interventions can significantly improve physical activity levels, but more long-term interventions and comprehensive evaluations are needed. Rating: 8 out of 10.
Article
Immunology
Ali A. Weinstein, J. Michael Estep, Leyla de Avila, Michael Curry, Pegah Golabi, Carey Escheik, Aybike Birerdinc, Maria Stepanova, Jillian K. Price, Lynn Gerber, Zobair M. Younossi
JOURNAL OF NEUROIMMUNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Tammie M. Jones, Alaanah Bhanji, Geeta Ahuja, Ramez Bakhtari, Xinsheng Cindy Cai, Steven Garfinkel, Lynn Gerber, Ali A. Weinstein
Summary: This qualitative study aimed to identify how individuals with burn injuries and caregivers of individuals with burn injuries prefer to access and use health information, identify obstacles to accessing useful information, and identify information most needed by burn survivors and caregivers. Participants highlighted the need for more guidance from health professionals, internet-based access points, and support for long-term consequences of burn injuries.
JOURNAL OF BURN CARE & RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Jessica Pope Mitro, J. Mary Louise Pomeroy, Sarah Osman, Virina Matta, Cindy Cai, Steven Garfinkel, Ali A. Weinstein
Summary: This study explored rehabilitation nurses' perceptions of research information, identified barriers, and suggested avenues for future research. Despite the desire to engage with the research literature, nurses face obstacles such as time constraints, heavy workloads, and lack of access.
REHABILITATION NURSING
(2022)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Ali A. Weinstein, Leyla De Avila, Saisruthi Kannan, James M. Paik, Pegah Golabi, Lynn H. Gerber, Zobair M. Younossi
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the interrelationship between physical inactivity and depressive symptoms in individuals with NAFLD. The study found that individuals with NAFLD and depressive symptoms were more likely to be physically inactive.
WORLD JOURNAL OF HEPATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Abdullah Salim Al Mahrouqi, R. Kevin Mallinson, Kyeung Mi Oh, Ali A. Weinstein
Summary: This study found positive relationships between patient-centred care and diabetes self-management, as well as between patient-centred care and physical and mental health-related quality of life after controlling for demographic and clinical characteristics. Diabetes self-management significantly predicted both glycaemic control and both physical and mental aspects of health-related quality of life.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Tammie M. Jones, Alaanah Bhanji, Sarah Osman, Xinsheng Cindy Cai, Steven Garfinkel, Ali A. Weinstein
Summary: This qualitative study aimed to understand the experiences of individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their caregivers in finding and using health information, as well as their interest in participating in research. The study found that participants faced challenges in finding and evaluating health information, and highlighted the need for improved reliability and accessibility of information dissemination.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ali A. Weinstein, Dung Ngo, Leyla de Avila, Jillian K. Price, Pegah Golabi, Patrick Austin, Carey Escheik, Lynn H. Gerber, Zobair M. Younossi
Summary: This study examined the relationship between fine motor performance and physical activity in individuals at risk for developing cognitive impairment, specifically in those with diabetes and/or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The findings indicated that individuals with both diabetes and NAFLD had lower physical activity levels and slower fine motor performance. Moreover, a significant correlation was observed between physical activity and motor speed in individuals with NAFLD only. Further research is needed to investigate the mechanisms that affect fine motor performance and physical activity in individuals at risk for mild cognitive impairment.
ANNALS OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jillian Kallman Price, Lynn H. Gerber, Maria Stepanova, Leyla de Avila, Ali A. Weinstein, Huong Pham, Fatema Nader, Mariam Afendy, Kathy Terra, Patrick Austin, Wisna'odom Keo, Andrei Racila, James Michael Estep, Suzannah Gerber, Manisha Verma, Pegah Golabi, Brian P. Lam, Zobair Younossi
Summary: This study compares the differences in symptoms, function, and quality of life between PASC patients receiving mAb treatment and those not receiving this treatment. The results show that patients receiving mAb treatment reported fewer and milder symptoms with less symptom burden at all time points. However, there were no significant differences between the two groups at the follow-up in terms of symptom improvement.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GENERAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jillian Kallman Price, Leyla de Avila, Maria Stepanova, Ali A. Weinstein, Huong Pham, Wisna'odom Keo, Andrei Racila, Suzannah Gerber, Brian P. Lam, Lynn H. Gerber, Zobair M. Younossi
Summary: The study found that fatigue is a common symptom after COVID-19 infection, and patients with severe fatigue are often younger, female, and have a history of anxiety, depression, kidney disease, and sedentary lifestyles. Fatigue is significantly correlated with impaired health and functional outcomes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GENERAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Kimberly Mcnally, Ali Weinstein, Lisa Lindley, Robin Wallin, Amira Roess
Summary: School nurses play a positive role in promoting vaccines and ensuring compliance with mandates for the public health. However, only Virginia, Washington DC, Rhode Island, and Hawaii currently mandate HPV vaccines in schools. Research suggests that schools with higher rates of economically disadvantaged students tend to have higher HPV vaccine coverage.
JOURNAL OF SCHOOL NURSING
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tejasri Chandrabhatla, Henok Asgedom, Zehra P. Gaudiano, Leyla de Avila, Kenneth L. Roach, Chapy Venkatesan, Ali A. Weinstein, Zobair M. Younossi
Summary: This study examined the relationship between burnout, second victim, and moral injury experiences among hospitalists before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that burnout rates were similar in both periods, but second victim experiences increased in those without burnout during COVID-19. Moral injury was predictive of burnout during the pandemic.
Article
Health Policy & Services
Mary Louise Pomeroy, Elisa Johnson, Ali A. Weinstein
Summary: This exploratory survey highlights the issues related to cost of care, transportation, medication adherence, depression, and asthma faced by federally-subsidized affordable housing participants in Virginia. Despite the intended purpose of housing subsidies to reduce economic burden, participants continue to experience cost-related barriers and poor health.
JOURNAL OF HEALTH CARE FOR THE POOR AND UNDERSERVED
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Ghareeb Bahari, Katherine Scafide, Ali A. Weinstein, Jenna Krall, Hae-Ra Han
JOURNAL OF NURSING MEASUREMENT
(2020)
Article
Communication
Byung Baird, Kyeung Mi Oh, Charlene Douglas, Ali A. Weinstein
JOURNAL OF HEALTH COMMUNICATION
(2019)