Review
Oncology
Brett R. Gordon, Maxime Caru, Cindy K. Blair, Shirley M. Bluethmann, David E. Conroy, Shawna E. Doerksen, Jonathon G. Hakun, Kathleen M. Sturgeon, Melanie Potiaumpai, Christopher N. Sciamanna, Kathryn H. Schmitz
Summary: With an aging population, rising breast cancer incidence, and obesity epidemic, there is a growing population of older adult breast cancer survivors with obesity. This complex population faces multiple poor health outcomes and symptoms, and adherence to recommended levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity is challenging. Therefore, research on light-intensity physical activity is warranted.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Dan Lin, Kathleen M. M. Sturgeon, Brett R. R. Gordon, Justin C. C. Brown, Dorothy D. D. Sears, David B. B. Sarwer, Kathryn H. H. Schmitz
Summary: Adipocyte dysregulation is a mechanism connecting overweight and breast cancer recurrence. Exercise and weight loss can lower the risk of breast cancer recurrence in survivors with overweight or obesity, which may be due to changes in leptin levels and the adiponectin to leptin ratio. The WISER Survivor trial studied the effects of exercise, weight loss, and the combination of exercise and weight loss on adipokine levels in overweight or obese breast cancer survivors. It was found that weight loss alone or in combination with exercise significantly reduced leptin levels and increased the adiponectin to leptin ratio. However, exercise alone did not have an impact on these adipokine levels. Overall, weight loss, especially a reduction of ≥5%, was associated with decreased leptin levels and improved adipokine secretion profile.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Manuel Weber, Kai-Uwe Schmitt, Anja Frei, Milo A. Puhan, Anja M. Raab
Summary: This study investigated the needs and preferences of community-dwelling older adults regarding digital interventions to promote physical activity. The results showed specific requirements in terms of design, technological realization, delivery mode, support, and individualization/personalization among the sample. These findings can inform the development of future digital interventions specifically tailored to older adults for promoting physical activity.
Article
Oncology
Amanda R. Schwartz, David B. Bartlett, Johanna L. Johnson, Gloria Broadwater, Meghan Channell, Kimberly C. Nolte, Patricia A. Wilkes, Kim M. Huffman, Angeles Alvarez Secord
Summary: This study evaluated the feasibility and effects of a home-based aerobic exercise and nutrition counseling intervention in obese endometrial cancer survivors. Results showed improvements in body composition but no significant changes in cardiorespiratory fitness or cardiovascular parameters. Further research is needed to address implementation barriers and improve cardiovascular outcomes.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Paulina S. Marell, Robert A. Vierkant, Janet E. Olson, Joerg Herrmann, Nicole Larson, Nathan K. LeBrasseur, Stacy D. D'Andre, Andrea L. Cheville, Toure Barksdale, Charles L. Loprinzi, Fergus Couch, Kathryn J. Ruddy
Summary: This study identifies characteristics associated with an increased likelihood of meeting physical activity guidelines among breast cancer survivors, including younger age, longer time after diagnosis, absence of recurrence, absence of metastatic disease, absence of bilateral mastectomy, and lower BMI.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Seonghye Kim, Yohwan Yeo, Jinyoung Shin, Dong Wook Shin, Belong Cho, Yun-Mi Song
Summary: The factors associated with the use of dietary supplements by Asian breast cancer survivors vary depending on the duration of use and the specific type of supplement. Long-term use is more frequently associated with cancer-related factors.
Review
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Michelle M. Pebole, Katherine S. Hall, Robyn L. Gobin
Summary: Research indicates that levels of physical activity among survivors of sexual violence are currently unclear, but exercise may have a positive impact on mental health. Qualitative interviews suggest that survivors typically enjoy exercising and find exercise interventions feasible and acceptable in this population.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Sanaa Nakad Borrego, Katherine Kurnit, Laura Jane Turner, Russell R. Broaddus
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between aging or body mass index and MLH1 methylation in sporadic endometrial cancer. The results showed that age and body mass index were associated with MLH1 methylation in different grades of endometrial cancer.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Soojeong Choi, Young Jae Lee, Jae Ho Jeong, Jinhong Jung, Jong Won Lee, Hee Jeong Kim, Beom Seok Ko, Byung Ho Son, Sei Hyun Ahn, Yura Lee, Il Yong Chung
Summary: This study investigated the risk of developing endometrial cancer in young breast cancer survivors taking TAM in South Korea. It found that young breast cancer survivors with TAM-related benign endometrial diseases have an increased risk of developing endometrial cancer. Gynecological surveillance should be tailored to this risk to improve early detection and prevent unnecessary invasive procedures.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sarah A. Purcell, Ryan J. Marker, Marc-Andre Cornier, Edward L. Melanson
Summary: Many breast cancer survivors experience changes in energy balance during and after treatment, potentially influenced by factors such as dietary intake and estrogen suppression. Future research may focus on developing targeted and personalized behavioral interventions to address these specific changes in energy balance.
Article
Oncology
Heather J. Leach, Ryan J. Marker, Jared J. Scorsone, John C. Peters, W. Tom Purcell
Summary: This study examined predictors of attendance to an exercise program for cancer survivors, finding that higher quality of life and not working full-time predicted higher attendance. It suggests that exercise programs should adapt delivery to support survivors with low quality of life and accommodate those facing work schedule conflicts.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Kristen J. Wells, Julia H. Drizin, Amy E. Ustjanauskas, Coralia Vazquez-Otero, Tonya M. Pan-Weisz, Danielle Ung, Claudia Carrizosa, Christine Laronga, Richard G. Roetzheim, Kenneth Johnson, Marilyn Norton, Rosa Cobian Aguilar, Gwendolyn P. Quinn
Summary: The study found that breast cancer survivors face many psychosocial difficulties post-treatment, and healthcare and support providers' perceptions of their needs may differ from survivors' actual needs. Providers and survivors agreed on post-treatment mood changes and familial stress, but differed on preferred sources of support and effects of cancer treatment on body image.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mallory G. Cases, Cindy K. Blair, Peter S. Hendricks, Kerry Smith, Scott Snyder, Wendy Demark-Wahnefried
Summary: The study assessed the sustainability of a vegetable gardening intervention among cancer survivors, finding that a high percentage continued gardening and even expanded their gardens. Stakeholders also rated the intervention favorably, with an overall organizational score considered strong compared to previous programs. Long-term funding solutions are being explored to support this successful program aimed at a vulnerable and growing population.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Renee L. Kokts-Porietis, Seham Elmrayed, Darren R. Brenner, Christine M. Friedenreich
Summary: Excess body fat, especially higher body mass index (BMI), is associated with increased all-cause mortality and recurrence among endometrial cancer survivors, particularly in Type I cases. Obesity at endometrial cancer diagnosis is linked to elevated cancer recurrence and all-cause mortality in survivors, but not to endometrial cancer-specific mortality.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shengyu Guo, Feiyue Liu, Qinghua Wu
Summary: The disease burden caused by obesity has increased significantly in China, and less than 30% of obese individuals meet the weekly physical activity standards recommended by the WHO. Our survey found that there is an association between subjective health status and exercise behavior in obese people, and individuals with higher education and income are more likely to participate in sports.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Ciaran P. Friel, Carol Ewing Garber
JOURNAL OF SPORT & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Transplantation
Augustine W. Kang, Andrew G. Bostom, Hongseok Kim, Charles B. Eaton, Reginald Gohh, John W. Kusek, Marc A. Pfeffer, Patricia M. Risica, Carol E. Garber
NEPHROLOGY DIALYSIS TRANSPLANTATION
(2020)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Mindy Feldman Hecht, Carol Ewing Garber
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of a multimodal classroom program on physical activity and executive function of fifth graders. Results showed that the intervention group had significantly higher classroom physical activity and improved executive function scores. Student math test scores also significantly increased, showing the potential of the program to improve children's socioemotional and physical health.
JOURNAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Physiology
Darya Moosavi, David Wolovsky, Angela Depompeis, David Uher, David Lennington, Roddy Bodden, Carol Ewing Garber
Summary: The systematic review aims to investigate the effects of exposure to microgravity on the musculoskeletal system and the efficacy of exercise countermeasures in this environment. The interaction between the bone and muscle systems is complex, with resistive exercise targeting muscle mass and strength likely to be the most effective countermeasure.
PHYSIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jacqueline Montes, Ashley M. Goodwin, Michael P. McDermott, David Uher, Feliz Marie Hernandez, Kayla Coutts, Julia Cocchi, Margarethe Hauschildt, Kayla M. Cornett, Ashwini K. Rao, Umrao R. Monani, Carol Ewing Garber, Darryl C. De Vivo
Summary: This study reveals reduced muscle oxygen uptake and increased fatigue during exercise in individuals with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) compared to healthy controls, with significant correlations between muscle oxygen uptake and aerobic capacity, workload, and body composition in SMA patients. Understanding the mechanisms underlying these changes may lead to identifying new therapeutic targets for alleviating symptoms and reducing disease burden in SMA patients.
ANNALS OF CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL NEUROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Zeinab Khodaverdi, David Moreau, Carol Ewing Garber
Summary: ADHD is the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder in children, associated with academic failure, interpersonal problems, mental illness, and criminality. This study found that acute aerobic exercise lasting 20-30 minutes at moderate intensity improved all aspects of executive functions in children with ADHD. Furthermore, chronic exercise lasting at least 45 minutes and in the range of moderate to high intensity showed additional benefits in inhibition and set-shifting.
CHILD NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Amerigo Rossi, Nina Brojan Heyman, Monica Ortiz Rossi, Sarah Wolf, Takeesha White
Summary: A scoping review was conducted to evaluate the association between elements of the built environment and physician well-being. The relationship between the built environment and physician well-being is not well understood, though excessive noise was found to be closely linked to well-being.
HERD-HEALTH ENVIRONMENTS RESEARCH & DESIGN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Shirit Kamil-Rosenberg, Mary L. Greaney, Carol Ewing Garber
Summary: A study found that individuals with disabilities were less likely to meet muscle strengthening exercise recommendations compared to those without disabilities. Those who were older and had poor health status in the disabled group had the lowest likelihood of participating in exercise.
SPORT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Sport Sciences
Amerigo Rossi, Rebecca States, Adam Marcus
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2020)
Meeting Abstract
Sport Sciences
Mindy K. Feldman Hecht, Tamar Z. Kahane, Carol E. Garber
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2020)
Meeting Abstract
Sport Sciences
Vincenzo Lauriola, Grace Liu, Kathleen M. McIntyre, Carol Ewing Garber, Richard P. Sloan
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2020)
Meeting Abstract
Sport Sciences
Miguel Blacutt, Matthew Stults-Kolehmainen, Nia Fogelman, Carol E. Garber, John B. Bartholomew, Rajita Sinha
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2020)
Article
Oncology
A. Rossi, C. E. Garber, M. Ortiz, V Shankar, D. Y. Kuo, N. S. Nevadunsky
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF GYNAECOLOGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ciaran P. Friel, Carol Ewing Garber
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH PROMOTION
(2020)