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Nutrition & Dietetics
Belen Moreno-Franco, Montserrat Rodriguez-Ayala, Carolina Donat-Vargas, Helena Sandoval-Insausti, Jimena Rey-Garcia, Esther Lopez-Garcia, Jose R. Banegas, Fernando Rodriguez-Artalejo, Pilar Guallar-Castillon
Summary: The study identified four cooking and food preservation patterns, with the Spanish traditional pattern and health-conscious pattern showing beneficial effects on health, while the youth-style pattern and social business pattern were associated with potential health risks.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Sarah Gauci, Lauren M. Young, Lizanne Arnoldy, Andrew Scholey, David J. White, Annie-Claude Lassemillante, Denny Meyer, Andrew Pipingas
Summary: Adherence to different dietary patterns in middle age is associated with cognitive performance and cardio-metabolic risk. The study found a significant relationship between adherence to the Mediterranean-DASH diet and cognitive performance, while adherence to the DASH diet was associated with cardio-metabolic measures.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mohammad Javad Koohsari, Koichiro Oka, Tomoki Nakaya, Jennifer Vena, Tyler Williamson, Hude Quan, Gavin R. McCormack
Summary: Accumulating evidence suggests that the built environment may influence cardiovascular disease through its impact on health behaviors. This study aimed to explore the associations between traditional and novel built environment metrics and cardiometabolic risk factors among Canadian adults. The results showed that space syntax walkability was associated with lower blood pressure and decreased odds of overweight/obesity, while traditional walkability was not significantly associated with cardiometabolic outcomes. These findings highlight the importance of considering the built environment in relation to cardiovascular health.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Xiaowei Ojanen, Runtan Cheng, Timo Tormakangas, Noa Rappaport, Tomasz Wilmanski, Na Wu, Erik Fung, Rozenn Nedelec, Sylvain Sebert, Dimitris Vlachopoulos, Wei Yan, Nathan D. Price, Sulin Cheng, Petri Wiklund
Summary: This study identified childhood metabolic predictors of adult cardiovascular disease risk in females using machine learning and metabolomics data. The identified biomarkers were associated with increased cardio-metabolic risk in early adulthood and this association was confirmed in validation cohorts. Furthermore, a bidirectional causal relationship between metabolic biomarkers and cardio-metabolic risk score from childhood to early adulthood was suggested.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Chiara Cauzzo, Valentina Chiavaroli, Susanna Di Valerio, Francesco Chiarelli
Summary: There is a growing body of evidence showing a strong connection between intrauterine growth and the development of chronic diseases in adults. Birth size and growth pattern have significant effects on cardio-metabolic health in childhood and adulthood. Therefore, it is important to closely monitor the growth pattern of children from the intrauterine period onward to detect potential cardio-metabolic risks and intervene early through lifestyle interventions.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Alexandra Hemmer, Julie Mareschal, Charna Dibner, Jacques A. Pralong, Victor Dorribo, Stephen Perrig, Laurence Genton, Claude Pichard, Tinh-Hai Collet
Summary: Energy metabolism is closely connected to circadian rhythms and external factors like shift work can disrupt these rhythms, impacting physiological markers and potentially leading to cardio-metabolic disorders. Research on shift work and its effects on health outcomes have shown inconsistent results due to variations in study designs, highlighting the need for novel approaches to better understand the relationship between shift work and metabolic disorders.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ndonwi Elvis Ngwa, Nasheeta Peer, Tandi E. Matsha, Anniza de Villiers, Eugene Sobngwi, Andre P. Kengne
Summary: The leukocyte telomere length (LTL) is associated with cardio-metabolic diseases (CMD) in HIV-infected adults in South Africa, with increasing LTL being related to decreasing blood pressure, increasing cholesterol levels, and higher waist-to-height ratio.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Walter Currenti, Justyna Godos, Amer M. Alanazi, Giuseppe Grosso, Raffaele Ivan Cincione, Sandro La Vignera, Silvio Buscemi, Fabio Galvano
Summary: This study examined the association between specific types and subtypes of dietary fats and metabolic outcomes in Italian adults. The results suggest that higher intake of total and saturated fats may be associated with a lower likelihood of hypertension. Additionally, the intake of short-chain and medium-chain saturated fatty acids, as well as certain monounsaturated fatty acids, may be inversely associated with dyslipidemia and diabetes.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Razieh Hassannejad, Hamsa Sharrouf, Fahimeh Haghighatdoost, Ben Kirk, Farzad Amirabdollahian
Summary: Fasting serum insulin concentration was found to be significantly associated with Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) and its risk in elderly adults, showing a stronger correlation compared to other biomarkers.
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Computer Science, Information Systems
Daniela Giorgi, Luca Bastiani, Maria Aurora Morales, Maria Antonietta Pascali, Sara Colantonio, Giuseppe Coppini
Summary: This study defines a strategy for assessing cardio-metabolic risk using data from contact-less sensors. The preliminary results show that self-monitoring systems play an important role in preventing cardio-metabolic risk.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INFORMATICS
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
M. Serdarova, R. Dimova, N. Chakarova, G. Grozeva, A. Todorova, T. Tankova
Summary: The study aimed to determine the prevalence and association of cardiac autonomic neuropathy with traditional cardio-metabolic risk factors in adults with type 1 diabetes. The prevalence of CAN was found to be 23% and increased with diabetes duration. Factors such as elevated hsCRP, AGEs, body fat, diabetic retinopathy and nephropathy, as well as hypertension, dyslipidemia, and metabolic syndrome were identified to increase the risk of CAN in T1D patients.
DIABETES RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Julie E. Gervis, Rebeca Fernandez-Carrion, Kenneth K. H. Chui, Jiantao Ma, Oscar Coltell, Jose V. Sorli, Eva M. Asensio, Carolina Ortega-Azorin, Jose A. Perez-Fidalgo, Olga Portoles, Alice H. Lichtenstein, Dolores Corella
Summary: This study examined the relationships between taste perception and dietary patterns, finding differences in associations between taste perception profiles and dietary patterns. The findings suggest the importance of considering taste perception in personalized nutrition guidance.
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Clinical Neurology
Deepa Shokeen, Karen Sokal-Gutierrez
Summary: The study found a significant association between cardio-metabolic risk factors and clinically-significant depressive symptoms among US adults, with an increased number of CMR factors correlating with increased odds of CSD symptoms. The findings suggest the importance of comprehensive interventions addressing both mental health and physical health issues.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Gulisiya Hailili, Zhen Chen, Tian Tian, Wen-Hui Fu, Hua-Lian Pei, Yeledan Mahan, Tao Luo, Dilibaier Alimu, Lu Wang, Guo-Zhen Zhang, Li-Rong Liu, Duo-Lao Wang, Jiang-Hong Dai
Summary: The study found that dietary patterns are associated with the risk of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease, with higher prevalence in urban populations compared to rural areas. This research can help guide the development of targeted dietary strategies to prevent these diseases in different regions of China.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Prem R. Shakya, Yohannes A. Melaku, Amanda J. Page, Tiffany K. Gill
Summary: The study found an inverse association between the "plant-sourced" nutrient pattern and depressive symptoms, while the "animal-sourced" or "mixed-source" nutrient patterns showed no association with depressive symptoms.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Caroline O. Terranova, Elisabeth A. H. Winkler, Genevieve N. Healy, Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, Elizabeth G. Eakin, Mariana M. Reeves
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of a remotely delivered weight loss intervention compared to usual care on diet and physical activity behaviors among female breast cancer survivors. The intervention led to sustained improvements in adherence to cancer survivor recommendations and some improvements in diet and physical activity.
JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Christian J. Brakenridge, Paul A. Gardiner, Ruth V. Grigg, Elisabeth A. H. Winkler, Brianna S. Fjeldsoe, Mia A. Schaumberg, Neville Owen, Elizabeth G. Eakin, Stuart J. H. Biddle, Marjory Moodie, Robin M. Daly, Daniel J. Green, Neale Cohen, Len Gray, Tracy Comans, Matthew P. Buman, Ana D. Goode, Phuong Nguyen, Lan Gao, Genevieve N. Healy, David W. Dunstan
Summary: This study describes the methods of an 18-month clinical trial aimed at helping desk-based workers with type 2 diabetes to sit less and move more. The trial will provide unique insights into the benefits of this intervention on glycemic control, cardiometabolic health, and cognitive function. The findings will contribute to the evidence base on behavior change in clinical populations and inform diabetes management practice.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Simone J. J. M. Verswijveren, Nicola D. Ridgers, Josep A. Martin-Fernandez, Sebastien Chastin, Ester Cerin, Mai J. M. Chinapaw, Lauren Arundell, David W. Dunstan, Clare Hume, Helen Brown, Jacqueline Della Gatta, Jo Salmon
Summary: This study shows initial evidence that the message to break up sitting may have a greater impact on children's movement behavior than the message to move more. Future research is needed to further validate the effectiveness of this type of messaging.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Vahid Farrahi, Mehrdad Rostami, Dot Dumuid, Sebastien F. M. Chastin, Maisa Niemela, Raija Korpelainen, Timo Jamsa, Mourad Oussalah
Summary: This study aimed to identify the joint profiles of sedentary time and physical activity among adults and investigated their associations with markers of cardiometabolic health. Four distinct groups were identified, and it was found that performing more physical activity at light-intensity upward, resulting in less time spent in sedentary, was associated with better cardiometabolic health.
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Michail Georgiou, Zoe Tieges, Gordon Morison, Niamh Smith, Sebastien Chastin
Summary: The incidence of mental health disorders in urban areas is increasing, and there is a growing interest in using urban blue spaces as a tool to manage and mitigate mental health inequalities. This study found that living near blue space can reduce the negative impact of socio-economic deprivation on mental health.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ana D. Goode, Matthew Frith, Sarah A. Hyne, Jennifer Burzic, Genevieve N. Healy
Summary: This study discusses how user centred design (UCD) methodologies were used to optimize an online, peer-led workplace health promotion initiative, BeUpstanding, for wide-scale implementation and evaluation. The core team worked closely with various stakeholders to iteratively develop and test the program, aligning the optimization process against the indicators of the RE-AIM framework. This case study provides guidance for adapting behavior change research interventions into practice.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Charlotte L. Edwardson, Stuart J. H. Biddle, Stacy A. Clemes, Melanie J. Davies, David W. Dunstan, Helen Eborall, Malcolm H. Granat, Laura J. Gray, Genevieve N. Healy, Nishal Bhupendra Jaicim, Sarah Lawton, Benjamin D. Maylor, Fehmidah Munir, Gerry Richardson, Thomas Yates, Alexandra M. Clarke-Cornwell
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention, with and without a height adjustable desk, on reducing daily sitting time. The results showed that both interventions were effective in reducing sitting time, with the intervention that included a height adjustable desk being threefold more effective.
BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
J. M. Blodgett, J. J. Mitchell, E. Stamatakis, S. Chastin, M. Hamer
Summary: This study found that spending more time on moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) relative to sedentary behavior (SB), sleep, or light-intensity physical activity (LIPA) is associated with a lower risk of depression. Replacing sleep, SB, or LIPA with MVPA time was strongly associated with lower depression risk. Reallocating time between SB, sleep, or LIPA had minimal to no effect on depression risk.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
John J. Mitchell, Joanna M. Blodgett, Sebastien F. M. Chastin, Barbara J. Jefferis, S. Goya Wannamethee, Mark Hamer
Summary: This study examines the associations between movement behaviours (sedentary behaviour, moderate and vigorous physical activity, light intensity physical activity, and sleep) and cognition. It finds that higher levels of moderate and vigorous physical activity and sedentary behaviour are associated with better cognitive scores. Of all the movement behaviours, reducing time spent in moderate and vigorous physical activity has the most detrimental effect on cognition.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Physiology
Ana J. Pinto, Audrey Bergouignan, Paddy C. Dempsey, Hamilton Roschel, Neville Owen, Bruno Gualano, David W. Dunstan
Summary: Sedentary behaviors can have negative effects on health, such as insulin resistance and vascular dysfunction, while interventions aimed at reducing or interrupting sedentary behavior can lead to small improvements in body weight and other health markers.
PHYSIOLOGICAL REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Le Wei, Matthew N. Ahmadi, Hsiu-Wen Chan, Sebastien Chastin, Mark Hamer, Gita D. Mishra, Emmanuel Stamatakis
Summary: This study aimed to examine the associations between different types and contexts of stepping behaviors and cardiometabolic risk. The results showed that all stepping behaviors were beneficial to cardiometabolic health, with higher stair steps and peak 30-min walking intensity associated with a steep decline of adiposity biomarkers. Purposeful steps showed more consistent associations with cardiometabolic biomarkers than incidental steps.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS
(2023)
Review
Economics
Sean Docking, Lan Gao, Zanfina Ademi, Christian Bonello, Rachelle Buchbinder
Summary: There is limited evidence on the cost-effectiveness of diagnostic imaging for back, neck, knee, and shoulder complaints. Decision analytic modelling studies are needed to address methodological and knowledge gaps in this area. It is important to assess the value for money of these commonly used diagnostic imaging services.
APPLIED HEALTH ECONOMICS AND HEALTH POLICY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Farha Inam, Rebecca J. Bergin, David Mizrahi, David W. Dunstan, Melissa Moore, Natalie Maxwell-Davis, Linda Denehy, Brigid M. Lynch, Christopher T. V. Swain
Summary: The study explored the key components of physical activity programs for breast cancer patients, emphasizing the importance of person-centered and flexible programs, as well as the integration of physical activity within the broader health system.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Julius Cesar Alejandre, Sebastien Chastin, Katherine N. Irvine, Michail Georgiou, Preeti Khanna, Zoe Tieges, Niamh Smith, Yong-Yee Chong, Frances Claire Onagan, Lesley Price, Sharon Pfleger, Rachel Helliwell, Judith Singleton, Samuel Curran, Allan Estandarte, Emily Sophia Smith, Karin Helwig
Summary: Nature-based social prescribing, such as blue prescription, can improve public health and the health of individuals with chronic conditions. However, there is limited evidence on the implementation of blue prescription programs in healthcare settings. We conducted a review and identified contextual factors and program theories that influence the outcomes of blue prescription programs. After participating in these programs, service users showed improvements in physical, mental, and social health. Consideration of contextual factors and program theories is crucial for the design and evaluation of blue prescription programs.
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Alexis C. Garduno, Andrea Z. LaCroix, Michael J. LaMonte, David W. Dunstan, Kelly R. Evenson, Guangxing Wang, Chongzhi Di, Benjamin T. Schumacher, John Bellettiere
Summary: The study found that more steps per day are associated with a lower risk of incident diabetes in older adults, and MV-intensity steps are most strongly linked to a reduced hazard of diabetes.