Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rafal Stemplewski, Julia Ciazynska, Magdalena Cyma-Wejchenig, Janusz Maciaszek
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of sleep deprivation on postural stability among physically active young adults. The results showed that only the results of spatial distribution indicators in double stance were higher in the morning than in the evening in the session with sleep deprivation, while other indicators showed no significant differences. This may suggest that sleep deprivation does not significantly worsen postural stability among physically active adults.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Maciej Chroboczek, Maciej Kostrzewa, Katarzyna Micielska, Tomasz Grzywacz, Radoslaw Laskowski
Summary: The study showed that executive functions deteriorate after acute normobaric hypoxia (NH) exposure among young physically active males, with the deterioration not being proportional to the stages of normobaric hypoxia exposure.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Thomas Hayes-Ortiz, Monica Suarez-Reyes, Jose E. Galgani, Hermann Zbinden-Foncea, Rodrigo Fernandez-Verdejo
Summary: Increasing MVPA through exercise requires reallocating time from other physical behaviours. This study found that active individuals reallocated time from sleep to accommodate morning exercise. However, exercise also induced variable rearrangements of behaviours, with some individuals manifesting compensatory responses.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Craig Thomas, Ruth N. Kingshott, Kirsty M. Allott, Jonathan C. Y. Tang, Rachel Dunn, William D. Fraser, Josh Thorley, Nicolina Virgilio, Janne Prawitt, Eef Hogervorst, Jakob Skarabot, Tom Clifford
Summary: The glycine-rich collagen peptides supplement was found to reduce awakenings and improve cognitive function in physically active males with sleep complaints, but had no effect on sleep quantity, latency, or efficiency.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Tamir Eisenstein, Nir Giladi, Talma Hendler, Ofer Havakuk, Yulia Lerner
Summary: Aerobic exercise has been shown to have a positive impact on hippocampal function in older adults, including reducing hippocampal hyperactivity, improving memory performance, and increasing functional connectivity with core hubs of the default mode network.
FRONTIERS IN AGING NEUROSCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Physiology
Rachel M. Graff, Kristofer Jennings, Emily C. P. LaVoy, Victoria E. Warren, Brad W. Macdonald, Yoonjung Park, Melissa M. Markofski
Summary: This study compared the effects of acute cardiorespiratory exercise and acute resistance exercise on T-cell responses in physically active and inactive older adults. Differences were found in the mobilization of T-cell subsets between cardiorespiratory exercise and resistance exercise, especially in physically inactive individuals.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Physiology
Fabio Sarto, Martina Pizzichemi, Francesco Chiossi, Patrizia S. Bisiacchi, Martino Franchi, Marco Narici, Elena Monti, Antonio Paoli, Giuseppe Marcolin
Summary: This study investigated the effects of a physically active lifestyle on static and dynamic postural balance control (PBC) in young and older adults. The results showed that physically active young adults had higher efficiency in maintaining PBC compared to other groups, and dynamic PBC assessment was more sensitive in detecting differences between groups.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Gen-Min Lin, Pang-Yen Liu, Kun-Zhe Tsai, Yu-Kai Lin, Wei-Chun Huang, Carl J. Lavie
Summary: This study examined the relationship between cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and subclinical atherosclerosis. The results showed an inverse association between CRF and carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) in physically active young individuals. This association was observed in both overweight/mildly obese and normal-weight individuals, suggesting that body adiposity may not moderate the effect of CRF on cIMT in this population.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Bryan S. Martinez Galan, Flavia Giolo De Carvalho, Simone C. S. Carvalho, Camila F. Cunha Brandao, Sara Morhy Terrazas, Gabriela Ferreira Abud, Monica S. S. Meirelles, Simone Sakagute, Gabriela Ueta Ortiz, Julio S. Marchini, Juan C. Aristizabal, Ellen Cristini de Freitas
Summary: The study found that combining whey protein and casein after exercise can regulate the blood branched-chain amino acid profile, reduce muscle soreness, but did not show advantages in nitrogen balance and protein metabolism compared to whey protein alone.
Article
Physiology
Sina Kistner, Carina I. Mack, Manuela J. Rist, Ralf Krueger, Bjoern Egert, Nathalie Biniaminov, Ann Katrin Engelbert, Stephanie Seifert, Claudia Doerr, Paola G. Ferrario, Rainer Neumann, Stefan Altmann, Achim Bub
Summary: Endurance exercise has beneficial effects on performance and health, but the mechanisms underlying the body's adaptations to different exercise protocols are not fully understood. This study used a metabolomics approach to identify urinary metabolites and pathways that distinguish the acute metabolic response to two endurance exercise interventions at different intensities.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ali Boolani, Karyn M. Gallivan, Kristin S. Ondrak, Courtney J. Christopher, Hector F. Castro, Shawn R. Campagna, Christopher M. Taylor, Meng Luo, Scot E. Dowd, Matthew Lee Smith, Lauri O. Byerley
Summary: Recent research suggests that traits of energy and fatigue are two distinct moods with unique mental and physical components. A study investigated the correlation between mental and physical energy and fatigue and gut microbiome. The results show that certain bacteria, such as Anaerostipes, are associated with mental energy while processed meat consumption is associated with all moods. The findings suggest that energy and fatigue traits can be defined by specific bacterial communities and are not solely driven by diet. Larger studies are needed to confirm these findings.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Michael Lyvers, Taylor Sweetnam, Fred Arne Thorberg
Summary: This study found that alexithymia, rash impulsiveness, and reward sensitivity were all significantly correlated with symptoms of exercise dependence in physically active young adults. Alexithymia was the strongest predictor and fully mediated the association between rash impulsiveness and exercise dependence symptoms. The findings suggest similar associations of addiction-linked traits with symptoms of exercise dependence and highlight potential mechanisms for further investigation.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Biological
D. I. Podesta, A. K. Blannin, G. A. Wallis
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effect of manipulating post-exercise energy substrate availability on appetite, energy intake, and energy expenditure. The results showed that immediate post-exercise energy replacement with a high carbohydrate/low-fat drink resulted in higher short-term activity energy expenditure and lower appetite ratings compared to low carbohydrate/high-fat replacement.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kun-Zhe Tsai, Pang-Yen Liu, Wei-Chun Huang, Joao A. C. Lima, Carl J. Lavie, Gen-Min Lin
Summary: Greater physical fitness may lead to greater left ventricular mass, and the associations between cardiometabolic risk markers and left ventricular mass may vary by sex in physically active adults.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Denise Zdzieblik, Judith Brame, Steffen Oesser, Albert Gollhofer, Daniel Koenig
Summary: The study confirmed that oral intake of bioactive collagen peptides derived from type I collagen led to a statistically significant reduction of activity-related joint pain in young active adults suffering from knee joint discomfort.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Charlotte C. Gupta, Grace E. Vincent, Alison M. Coates, Saman Khalesi, Christopher Irwin, Jillian Dorrian, Sally A. Ferguson
Summary: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major health and economic burden globally. Diet, particularly the timing and regularity of food intake, is a heavily researched factor in reducing CVD burden. Time-restricted eating (TRE) has gained attention for its potential benefits in improving CVD outcomes. However, the impact of sleep on these outcomes has not been considered in studies on TRE. This article argues that inadequate sleep may attenuate the positive effects of TRE on CVD and proposes a research agenda to investigate the relationship between TRE, sleep, and CVD.
Article
Biology
Brandon W. J. Brown, Meagan E. Crowther, Sarah L. Appleton, Yohannes Adama Melaku, Robert J. Adams, Amy C. Reynolds
Summary: Only 10.5% of Australian shift workers met the criteria for probable shift work disorder (pSWD), and they did not seek help for sleep problems at higher rates. Self-management strategies, such as alcohol use and caffeine consumption, were common among workers with pSWD. The mentality of 'accept it and keep going' may serve as a barrier to help-seeking.
CHRONOBIOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jessica L. Paterson, Matthew Jw Thomas, Amy C. Reynolds, Madeline Sprajcer, Charlotte Gupta, Rosemary H. Gibson, Grace E. Vincent, Sally A. Ferguson
Summary: Young carers experience reduced sleep duration and poor sleep quality due to their caring duties. Alleviating the burden of care work on their sleep is crucial for their health and safety.
BEHAVIORAL SLEEP MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Charlotte J. Cooper, Patrick J. Owen, Madeline Sprajcer, Meagan E. Crowther, Emma A. Craige, Sally A. Ferguson, Charlotte C. Gupta, Rosemary Gibson, Grace E. Vincent
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effectiveness of interventions to improve sleep in unpaid caregivers. The findings suggest that compared to control groups, interventions were able to improve sleep quality and total sleep time for unpaid caregivers, but not sleeping problems. However, the quality of evidence for these results is low, and further research is needed to explore specific intervention modes and objective sleep measures.
SLEEP MEDICINE REVIEWS
(2022)
Review
Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Barbra Zupan, Suzanne M. Hutchings, Lucy E. Everitt, Charlotte Gupta
Summary: This study aimed to explore the co-occurrence of language disorder and anxiety and depression in youth offenders. Based on a systematic literature search, eight studies were included, which showed higher rates of both language disorder and internalizing mental health problems in this population. Further research is needed to better understand this relationship.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Caroline M. Rampling, Charlotte Cecelia Gupta, Alexandra E. Shriane, Sally A. Ferguson, Gabrielle Rigney, Grace E. Vincent
Summary: This study assessed the sleep hygiene knowledge and engagement in sleep hygiene practices among Australian shiftworkers. The results showed varied levels of knowledge, understanding, and engagement among the participants. Future research should focus on developing sleep hygiene interventions that address the unique challenges of shift work to improve sleep quality.
Review
Psychology, Applied
Madeline Sprajcer, Meagan E. Crowther, Grace E. Vincent, Matthew J. W. Thomas, Charlotte C. Gupta, Michal Kahn, Sally A. Ferguson
Summary: New parents are at risk of fatigued driving due to sleep loss and disruption. However, the current research on sleep, fatigue, and driving in new parents is limited. Further studies are needed to address the limitations in this field.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART F-TRAFFIC PSYCHOLOGY AND BEHAVIOUR
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Katya Kovac, Sally A. Ferguson, Grace E. Vincent, Jessica L. Paterson
Summary: This study investigates how firefighters experience and manage sleep inertia during night calls. Firefighters perceive sleep inertia to be less severe than suggested by literature and adopt various strategies to manage it. The firefighting role itself provides physical and mental stimulation that reduces the severity of sleep inertia. Informal sleep inertia management strategies could be incorporated into formal education procedures to enhance firefighter safety.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Georgia A. Tuckwell, James A. Keal, Charlotte C. Gupta, Sally A. Ferguson, Jarrad D. Kowlessar, Grace E. Vincent
Summary: This study applied deep learning to classify the sitting and sleep history of drivers using thigh-worn accelerometer data collected during a simulated drive. The results showed that the convolutional neural network ResNet-18 achieved higher accuracy in identifying the activity and sleep history of drivers compared to DixonNet. This approach has important implications for identifying drivers at risk of fatigue-related impairment.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Meagan E. Crowther, Sally A. Ferguson, Robert J. Adams, Katya Kovac, Jessica L. Paterson, Amy C. Reynolds
Summary: This study aims to observe the biological, psychological, and social changes in paramedics before and after commencing shift work, using data collection and analysis to understand these changes. By utilizing mixed methods and long-term observation, the study holds implications for developing strategies to support early-career shift workers.
Review
Clinical Neurology
Emma A. Craige, Aamir R. Memon, Daniel L. Belavy, Grace E. Vincent, Patrick J. Owen
Summary: Non-pharmacological interventions can improve sleep in adults with chronic low back pain and are associated with a reduction in pain intensity, but do not affect back-related disability.
SLEEP MEDICINE REVIEWS
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Charlotte C. Gupta, Madeline Sprajcer, Colleen Johnston-Devin, Sally A. Ferguson
Summary: This scoping review examines the state of the existing literature on sleep hygiene strategies in individuals with chronic pain. Results indicate that out of 30 articles investigating sleep hygiene strategies in this population, six strategies (education, exercise, limiting alcohol use, limiting tobacco use, prebed state, and sleep environment) were found to improve sleep. However, the timing of these strategies was often not reported, limiting their effectiveness as presleep strategies.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Emma McIntosh, Sally A. A. Ferguson, Jillian Dorrian, Alison M. M. Coates, Gloria Leung, Charlotte C. C. Gupta
Summary: This qualitative study analyzed Facebook comments to investigate the dietary behaviors of shiftworkers. The results identified motivations, attitudes, and barriers to healthy eating, as well as similarities and differences across shiftwork industries. Future research should explore the link between scheduled eating and shiftwork, the impact of rotating shift arrangements on dietary health behaviors, and the influence of interpersonal relationships on shiftworker dietary choices. Understanding these motivations will inform strategies to promote healthy eating and overcome barriers for shiftworkers.
Review
Clinical Neurology
Meagan E. Crowther, William J. Saunders, Tracey L. Sletten, Sean P. A. Drummond, Bei Bei
Summary: Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is considered the front-line treatment for insomnia. This review summarizes the literature on tailoring CBT-I to different individuals and identifies gaps in research methodology and treatment development process. It highlights the need to evaluate the benefits of adaptations in CBT-I and involve consumers and stakeholders throughout the process.
JOURNAL OF SLEEP RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sadia Hafeez, Charlotte Gupta, Madeline Sprajcer
Summary: Gig work is characterized by uncertainty, unpredictability, and instability of both schedules and income earned. Performing gig work is associated with higher rates of stress than the general population. This study aimed to understand the relationship between coping strategies, number of employers and stress in gig workers.
