Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Elin Ekblom-Bak, Mats Halldin, Max Vikstrom, Andreas Stenling, Bruna Gigante, Ulf de Faire, Karin Leander, Mai-Lis Hellenius
Summary: This study found that different intensities of physical activity can reduce cardiovascular risk and mortality in individuals with metabolic syndrome. Light and moderate/high physical activity were inversely associated with cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality in non-metabolic syndrome participants, and physical activity protected non-metabolic syndrome participants through influencing cardiometabolic factors.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Talita Oliveira Silva, Marina Maintinguer Norde, Ana Carolina Vasques, Mariana Porto Zambom, Maria Angela Reis de Goes Monteiro Antonio, Ana Maria De Bernardi Rodrigues, Bruno Geloneze
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between metabolic syndrome and physical activity and sitting time in adolescents. The results showed that sitting time was associated with worse metabolic parameters and should be restricted, while regular physical activity was associated with improved insulin sensitivity and can prevent adverse metabolic outcomes in normal-weight adolescents.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Mohammad Javad Koohsari, Gavin R. McCormack, Tomoki Nakaya, Ai Shibata, Kaori Ishii, Chien-Yu Lin, Tomoya Hanibuchi, Akitomo Yasunaga, Koichiro Oka
Summary: This study examined the associations between perceived workplace layout design and workers' active and sedentary behavior in office workers in Japan. The findings showed that local and overall connectivity in open-plan offices were positively associated with work-related physical activity. However, visibility and proximity of co-workers were positively associated with sedentary time. The study provided evidence on the relevance of workplace layout design to workers' active and sedentary behavior.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Kelly Evenson, Sanjida F. Mowla, Andrew M. Olshan, Gary C. Shaw, Elizabeth Ailes, Jennita Reefhuis, Neha A. Joshi, Tania Desrosiers
Summary: This study examined the relationship between maternal physical activity/sitting and birth defects, and found that different types of physical activity before pregnancy were associated with different birth defect risks. Replication of these findings, improved exposure assessment, and elucidation of biological mechanisms are needed in future research.
PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Eleana Bolla, Nikolaos Tentolouris, Petros P. Sfikakis, Maria G. Tektonidou
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) in antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) patients and its associations with cardiovascular risk biomarkers, physical activity, and subclinical atherosclerosis. The results showed that MetS was present in approximately one-fourth of APS patients and was associated with arterial thrombosis, cardiovascular risk biomarkers, physical activity, and subclinical atherosclerosis. This suggests that MetS plays an important role in cardiovascular risk stratification and management in APS.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Andre O. Werneck, Raphael H. O. Araujo, Nicolas Aguilar-Farias, Gerson Ferrari, Javier Brazo-Sayavera, Christian Garcia-Witulski, Victor Z. Dourado, Luciana L. Barboza, Ellen C. M. Silva, Kabir P. Sadarangani, Ramfis Nieto-Martinez, Antonio Garcia-Hermoso, Robinson Ramirez-Velez, Danilo R. Silva
Summary: The study investigated the time trends and inequalities in physical activity and sitting time among adults from South American countries. The findings showed variations in physical activity and sitting time across different countries, with increasing education inequalities observed over time.
JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Chao Cao, Nan Wang, Raymond Liu, Alpa V. Patel, Christine M. Friedenreich, Lin Yang
Summary: This study examined the long-term effects of sitting time and physical activity on skin cancer survivors. The findings suggest that being physically active is associated with lower risk of all-cause and non-cancer mortality among skin cancer survivors, while prolonged sitting for more than 8 hours a day is associated with higher risks of all-cause and non-cancer deaths. Inactive skin cancer survivors who sit for more than 8 hours a day have the highest mortality risks. The study highlights the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle for skin cancer survivors.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Xiaofan Guo, Zhao Li, Ying Zhou, Shasha Yu, Hongmei Yang, Guozhe Sun, Liqiang Zheng, Junaid Afzal, Yamin Liu, Yingxian Sun
Summary: The study found that metabolically healthy obesity is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, and transitioning from metabolically healthy obesity to metabolically unhealthy obesity also increases the risk. Even maintaining metabolically healthy obesity over time is linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Weight control and management of metabolic disorders are important for all obese individuals.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
M. Makama, W. J. Brown, S. Lim, H. Skouteris, C. L. Harrison, A. E. Joham, G. D. Mishra, H. Teede, L. J. Moran
Summary: This study explored the levels of physical activity and sedentary behavior in women with young children and found that women with infants and toddlers had lower levels of physical activity compared to women with preschoolers. Age, sociodemographic, and behavioral factors also influenced physical activity and sedentary behavior.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jorge Subias-Perie, David Navarrete-Villanueva, Angel Ivan Fernandez-Garcia, Ana Moradell, Eva Gesteiro, Jorge Perez-Gomez, Ignacio Ara, German Vicente-Rodriguez, Jose Antonio Casajus, Alba Gomez-Cabello
Summary: Metabolic syndrome has a high prevalence in Spanish older adults, but varies with different definitions. Sex and frailty do not appear to influence the development of MetS. However, physical activity seems to decrease the risk of central obesity, hypertension, and developing MetS.
Article
Oncology
Chao Cao, Christine M. Friedenreich, Lin Yang
Summary: The study found that cancer survivors who engage in prolonged sitting and lack of physical activity have the highest risk of mortality, especially those who are insufficiently active. The combination of prolonged sitting and lack of physical activity is associated with the highest risks of death from all causes and cancer among cancer survivors.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Emiliano Mazzoli, Jo Salmon, Wei-Peng Teo, Caterina Pesce, Jason He, Tal Dotan Ben-Soussan, Lisa Michele Barnett
Summary: The study revealed that cognitively engaging active breaks can improve brain efficiency and executive functions in children, with the effect partially mediated by the change in sitting/stepping time. Active breaks effectively reduce sitting time, increase standing/stepping, and enhance on-task behavior, but may require time for teachers to become familiar with. Further research is needed to determine the most beneficial type of active break for cognition.
Article
Sport Sciences
Charles A. German, Jason Fanning, Matthew J. Singleton, Michael D. Shapiro, Peter H. Brubaker, Alain G. Bertoni, Joseph Yeboah
Summary: This study found that high levels of physical activity are negatively correlated with cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality, indicating that high PA can reduce the risk of CVD and overall death. The research also suggests that even among individuals at high risk of CVD, high levels of PA do not pose additional risks.
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Emily Aldridge, Maleesa Pathirana, Melanie Wittwer, Susan Sierp, Shalem Y. Leemaqz, Claire T. Roberts, Gustaaf A. Dekker, Margaret A. Arstall
Summary: The study investigates the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in women who experienced complications in pregnancy and found that a significant number of women already show signs of metabolic syndrome or multiple risk factors within 7 months postpartum.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Esteban Estrada-Saldana, Adilson Marques, Danilo R. Silva, Claudio Farias-Valenzuela, Paloma Ferrero-Hernandez, Juan Guzman-Habinger, Leandro F. M. Rezende, Gerson Ferrari
Summary: This study examined the combined association of physical activity and sitting time with cardiometabolic risk factors in adults in Chile. The findings revealed that high sitting time had a negative impact on body weight and waist circumference. These results are useful for informing obesity prevention programs in Chile.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Emma Zhao, Nicole Lowres, Sharon L. Naismith, Geoffrey Tofler, Adrian Bauman, Robyn Gallagher
Summary: This study explores the prevalence of cognitive impairment in patients 4 weeks after acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and its association with health literacy and secondary prevention. The results showed that approximately 30% of ACS patients demonstrated cognitive impairment at 4 weeks post-discharge. Cognitive impairment was significantly associated with health literacy, indicating the need for further investigation.
JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR NURSING
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Robyn Gallagher, Meng-Lu Ouyang, Geoffrey Tofler, Adrian Bauman, Emma Zhao, Joseph Weddell, Sharon L. Naismith
Summary: This study aimed to determine the accuracy and feasibility of the NINDS-CSN protocol in screening for cognitive impairment in patients with acute coronary syndrome. The results showed that the NINDS-CSN protocol had high accuracy and feasibility in detecting cognitive impairment.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR NURSING
(2023)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Leonie Cranney, Margaret Thomas, Tarli O'Connell, Renee Moreton, Lucy Corbett, Adrian Bauman, Philayrath Phongsavan
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the contextual factors, intervention features, and stakeholder responses in the implementation of a healthy food policy in public hospitals in New South Wales. The results showed that key mechanisms driving systemic change included stakeholders' acceptance of the policy, their sense of accountability and desire for success, and the perceived benefits and feasibility of the policy. Chief executives' commitment, flexible implementation approaches, and historical precedents were also important factors.
JOURNAL OF HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH & POLICY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mireia Felez-Nobrega, Andre O. Werneck, Adrian Bauman, Josep Maria Haro, Ai Koyanagi
Summary: This study analyzed data from 28 countries and found heterogeneous trends in active school commuting among adolescents. Most countries showed stable patterns, while a few countries had decreasing or increasing trends over time. There were no differences in active school commuting trends between boys and girls in the majority of countries.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Heidi Gilchrist, Abby Haynes, Juliana S. Oliveira, Anne Grunseit, Catherine Sherrington, Adrian Bauman, Roberta Shepherd, Anne Tiedemann
Summary: Exercise targeting balance and strength has been proven to prevent falls in older age. The Successful AGEing yoga trial is the first large randomized controlled trial to assess the impact of yoga on falls in people aged >= 60 years. A realist process evaluation was conducted, revealing that the mind-body connection created by relaxation, breathing, and yoga enhances participant engagement and satisfaction, with mindfulness and embodiment playing important roles.
JOURNAL OF AGING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
Letter
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Robyn Gallagher, Kimberley Bassett, Emma Zhao, Adrian Bauman, Geoffrey Tofler, Sharon L. Naismith
JOURNAL OF CARDIOPULMONARY REHABILITATION AND PREVENTION
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Melanie Crane, Alec Cobbold, Matthew Beck, Tracy Nau, Christopher Standen, Chris Rissel, Ben J. Smith, Stephen Greaves, William Bellew, Adrian Bauman
Summary: Working from home has implications for physical activity and sedentary behavior. Limited interventions specifically designed for remote work include exercise programs, infrastructure, online programs, professional advice, peer support, activity trackers, and reminder prompts. More evidence is needed on adapting workplace interventions for home environments and exploring alternative interventions, such as urban planning and recreational strategies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Marina B. Pinheiro, Kirsten Howard, Juliana S. Oliveira, Wing S. Kwok, Anne Tiedemann, Belinda Wang, Jennifer Taylor, Adrian Bauman, Catherine Sherrington
Summary: This scoping review assessed the volume of economic evaluations and cost utility analysis studies of physical activity interventions for older people. Most studies found that structured exercise interventions were more costly but more effective than no intervention. Further economic evaluation is needed to determine the cost-effectiveness of interventions.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Anne Carolyn Grunseit, Eloise Howse, Julie Williams, Adrian Ernest Bauman
Summary: In Australia, policymakers are hesitant to implement policy-based approaches to diet, alcohol, physical inactivity, and obesity due to concerns about public perception of such interventions as nanny-state. However, people's general positions on government intervention do relate to their positions on different preventive policy options.
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Michael Pratt, Andrea Ramirez Varela, Adrian Bauman
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH
(2023)
Correction
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
A. E. Bauman, J. A. Richards
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ryan Gage, Anja Mizdrak, Justin Richards, Adrian Bauman, Melissa Mcleod, Rhys Jones, Alistair Woodward, Caroline Shaw
Summary: This study investigated the sociodemographic correlates of domain-specific physical activity (PA) in New Zealand adults. The results showed that gender, age, ethnicity, and area deprivation were associated with different levels of PA in various domains.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tracy Nau, Adrian Bauman, William Bellew, Billie Giles-Corti, Ben J. Smith
Summary: Although walking is prioritized in strategic plans in Australian cities, there is limited understanding of the legal components for delivering this. This study examines the characteristics and components of the legal framework that influence walkability in built environments in Australian states and territories.
PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH & PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lucy Corbett, Adrian Bauman, Louisa R. R. Peralta, Anthony D. D. Okely, Philayrath Phongsavan
Summary: This study examined the psychosocial health of teachers in New South Wales, Australia, and found that female teachers had higher levels of psychological distress and burnout compared to male teachers. Multiple work-related factors were associated with teachers' psychosocial health. The study suggests a need for more support and lifestyle programs to improve teachers' psychosocial well-being.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH-HEIDELBERG
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Karen A. Waller, Anagha A. Killedar, Susan E. Furber, Eng J. Tan, Alice A. Gibson, Adrian E. Bauman, Alison J. Hayes
Summary: This study aimed to determine the cost-effectiveness and cost-utility of a 6-month text-message intervention (DTEXT) to improve glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and self-management behaviors for Australian adults with type 2 diabetes. The DTEXT intervention cost AU$36 (INT$24) per participant, with an ICER of AU$311 (INT$211) per 11 mmol/mol (1%) reduced HbA1c. DTEXT had a 33% probability of being effective and cost-saving based on HbA1c outcomes, but only a 24% probability of being cost-effective based on the QALY outcomes.