Review
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Yin Wu, Blair T. Johnson, Shiqi Chen, Yiyang Chen, Jill Livingston, Linda S. Pescatello
Summary: Tai Ji Quan as antihypertensive lifestyle therapy can significantly reduce both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in individuals with hypertension, leading to clinically meaningful reductions and potentially lowering the incidence of cardiovascular diseases by up to 40%.
JOURNAL OF SPORT AND HEALTH SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Gonzalo Saco-Ledo, Pedro L. Valenzuela, Miguel Ramirez-Jimenez, Javier S. Morales, Adrian Castillo-Garcia, James A. Blumenthal, Luis M. Ruilope, Alejandro Lucia
Summary: Studies have shown that a single bout of acute aerobic exercise can effectively reduce 24-hour, daytime, and nighttime blood pressure in hypertensive patients, with similar effects in both medicated and non-medicated individuals. Aerobic exercise has the most significant impact on blood pressure, while resistance or combined (aerobic and resistance) exercise has no significant effects on blood pressure.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Amanda E. Paluch, Shivangi Bajpai, Marcel Ballin, David R. Bassett, Thomas W. Buford, Mercedes R. Carnethon, Ariel Chernofsky, Erin E. Dooley, Ulf Ekelund, Kelly R. Evenson, Deborah A. Galuska, Barbara J. Jefferis, Lingsong Kong, William E. Kraus, Martin G. Larson, I-Min Lee, Charles E. Matthews, Robert L. Newton, Anna Nordstrom, Peter Nordstrom, Priya Palta, Alpa V. Patel, Kelley Pettee Gabriel, Carl F. Pieper, Lisa Pompeii, Erika Rees-Punia, Nicole L. Spartano, Ramachandran S. Vasan, Peter H. Whincup, Shengping Yang, Janet E. Fulton
Summary: There is a significant difference in the association between steps per day and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk between older and younger adults. For older adults, taking more steps per day was associated with a progressively decreased risk of CVD. However, no significant relationship was found between steps per day and CVD risk among younger adults.
Review
Urology & Nephrology
Jaimon T. Kelly, Guobin Su, La Zhang, Xindong Qin, Skye Marshall, Ailema Gonzalez-Ortiz, Catherine M. Clase, Katrina L. Campbell, Hong Xu, Juan-Jesus Carrero
Summary: The study found that increasing vegetable and potassium intake, increasing physical activity levels, moderate alcohol consumption, reducing salt intake, and quitting smoking, as modifiable lifestyle factors, are associated with preventing the onset of chronic kidney disease.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Lijun Zhang, Guo Li, Meiyan Liu
Summary: This meta-analysis aimed to explore the association between SSRIs and blood pressure in patients with CVD and depression. The results showed that SSRIs had no effect on SBP and DBP overall, but significantly lowered DBP in hypertensive patients. Further research is needed to understand the potential mechanisms.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Pedro L. Valenzuela, Alejandro Santos-Lozano, Gonzalo Saco-Ledo, Adrian Castillo-Garcia, Alejandro Lucia
Summary: This study of 596,111 participants found that overweight and obesity are independently associated with the prevalence and incidence of major cardiovascular disease risk factors. Even after considering lifestyle factors, metabolically healthy overweight/obesity individuals are more likely to develop these risk factors compared to normal weight individuals. Regular physical activity is the only lifestyle factor inversely and independently associated with the prevalence and incidence of CVD risk factors among individuals with overweight/obesity.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Alan P. Jacobsen, Mahmoud Al Rifai, Kelly Arps, Seamus P. Whelton, Matthew J. Budoff, Khurram Nasir, Michael J. Blaha, Bruce M. Psaty, Roger S. Blumenthal, Wendy S. Post, John W. McEvoy
Summary: IDH defined by the 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines does not show consistent associations with subclinical CVD or CVD events in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) and in a meta-analysis of seven other cohort studies. Emphasis on healthy lifestyle rather than drug therapy may be sufficient for middle-aged or older adults meeting the IDH criteria, but follow-up for incident systolic hypertension is recommended.
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Alan P. Jacobsen, Mahmoud Al Rifai, Kelly Arps, Seamus P. Whelton, Matthew J. Budoff, Khurram Nasir, Michael J. Blaha, Bruce M. Psaty, Roger S. Blumenthal, Wendy S. Post, John W. McEvoy
Summary: The IDH defined by the 2017 ACC/AHA criteria is not consistently associated with CAC or CVD events, suggesting that a focus on healthy lifestyle instead of drug therapy may be sufficient for middle-aged or older adults meeting the criteria. More studies are needed to explore the potential associations in younger adults under 40 years old.
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Hadiseh Rabiei, Soleiman Ramezanifar, Soheil Hassanipour, Noradin Gharari
Summary: The meta-analysis study revealed a significant association between noise exposure and cardiovascular disease, as well as a significant difference between sound intensity and blood pressure. It is important to study and identify jobs or living environments with noise levels lower than recommended standards, and to address issues related to over-exposure, such as cardiovascular disease.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
Wipharak Rattanavipanon, Chonruepat Nithiphongwarakul, Pornsawan Sirisuwansith, Thanaputt Chaiyasothi, Ammarin Thakkinstian, Surakit Nathisuwan, Thanika Pathomwichaiwat
Summary: This study conducted a network meta-analysis to evaluate and compare the hypotensive effects of different tomato-related preparations. The findings showed that standardized tomato extract significantly reduced systolic blood pressure compared to placebo, especially among hypertensive patients. Other forms of tomato, lycopene, and related products did not demonstrate consistent and significant effects on blood pressure in the overall population or any subgroup.
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Alan Rozanski
Summary: The modern environment has led to an increased risk of sedentary lifestyles, which can result in chronic diseases and premature mortality. To address this issue, guidelines for physical activity have been published since the 1970s. The 2018 Guidelines for Physical Activity for Americans are important but not well-known by the public and health providers. This review critically assesses five tenets from the 2018 Guidelines and explains how they can be integrated with tools and techniques to motivate individuals to lead a more physically active lifestyle.
PROGRESS IN CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
(2023)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
E. G. Mulder, S. de Haas, Z. Mohseni, N. Schartmann, F. Abo Hasson, F. Alsadah, S. M. J. van Kuijk, J. van Drongelen, M. E. A. Spaanderman, C. Ghossein-Doha
Summary: During normotensive pregnancy, cardiac output gradually increases to its peak in early third trimester, while vascular resistance decreases until early third trimester before slightly increasing at term. In hypertensive pregnancies, initial increase in cardiac output is higher and vascular resistance remains stable throughout gestation compared to reference values. Monitoring haemodynamic changes in pregnancy can help identify women at risk for hypertensive complications.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Zonghao Qian, Yucong Zhang, Ni Yang, Hao Nie, Zhen Yang, Pengcheng Luo, Xiuxian Wei, Yuqi Guan, Yi Huang, Jinhua Yan, Lei Ruan, Cuntai Zhang, Le Zhang
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the association between lifestyle factors and cFGF21 levels. The results showed that smoking, hypercaloric diets, excessive alcohol consumption, and certain dietary restrictions increased cFGF21 levels, while fish oil intake and calorie restriction with sufficient protein intake decreased cFGF21 levels. Exercise intensity and sampling time also had an impact on cFGF21 levels.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Zahra Pasdar, Lorenzo De Paola, Ben Carter, Tiberiu A. Pana, John F. Potter, Phyo K. Myint
Summary: Orthostatic hypertension (OHT) refers to a significant rise in blood pressure readings when standing. Our analysis found that systolic OHT (SOHT) is associated with an increased risk of death, heart and blood vessel disease, and stroke, while diastolic OHT is not linked to these outcomes.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Felipe Mendes Delpino, Francine Silva dos Santos, Thayna Ramos Flores, Henrique S. Cerqueira, Heitor O. Santos
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effects of blueberry and cranberry supplementation on blood pressure in patients with cardiometabolic diseases. The study found that blueberry and/or cranberry supplementation had neutral effects on systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Further high-quality studies are needed to confirm clinical efficacy.
PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Hajar Almoajil, Tim Theologis, Helen Dawes, Jo Pierce, Andrew Meaney, Aziz Baklouti, Lara Poverini, Sally Hopewell, Francine Toye
Summary: This study aims to explore the factors affecting expectations and perceptions of surgical outcomes for lower limb orthopaedic surgery in children with CP, their parents or carers, and healthcare professionals. The results identified 10 factors including facilitators, barriers, motivational and demotivational factors, and categorized them into two themes: environmental and personal factors. Interdisciplinary collaboration, communication and information resources, holistic care, and shared goal setting were reported as environmental facilitators, while lack of time and resources and divergent expectations were reported as barriers. Personal motivators include family encouragement, patient's self-determination, and previous experiences, while fear of a new environment is reported as a personal demotivator.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Hajar Almoajil, Sally Hopewell, Helen Dawes, Francine Toye, Tim Theologis
Summary: A core outcome set for lower limb orthopaedic surgery in children with cerebral palsy was developed through two rounds of Delphi survey and a consensus meeting, which included domains such as pain and fatigue, lower limb structure, motor function, mobility, gait-related outcomes, physical activity, independence, and quality of life.
DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICINE AND CHILD NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Nina Abrahams, Sahar Khodabakhsh, Zoi Toumpakari, Frederick Marais, Estelle V. Lambert, Charlie Foster
Summary: This scoping review examined the role of social network research in scaling-up and sustaining physical activity and/or diet community-based programmes in low- and middle-income countries. The study found that there is currently limited evidence on the use of social network research in programme scale-up, but conducting social network research with identified network themes can help improve the evidence-base for strengthening networks in physical activity and diet programmes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Owen Gustafson, Elizabeth King, Michael Schlussel, Matthew Rowland, Helen Dawes, Mark A. Williams
Summary: Survivors of critical illness often experience long-term physical impairment and decreased quality of life. The MSK-ICU study aims to determine and characterize the musculoskeletal health state of ICU survivors 6 months after admission to inform rehabilitation interventions. The study will collect data on MSK health state, quality of life, employment, anxiety, and depression through telephone follow-up and physical assessments.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Russell Jago, Ruth Salway, Danielle House, Robert Walker, Lydia Emm-Collison, Kate Sansum, Katie Breheny, Tom Reid, Sarah Churchward, Joanna G. Williams, Charlie Foster, William Hollingworth, Frank de Vocht
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on children's physical activity, resulting in a decrease in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity during lockdowns. While there was little change in parental activity levels post-COVID lockdown, it is important to examine if these patterns persist.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Den-Ching A. Lee, Elissa Burton, Claudia Meyer, Terry P. P. Haines, Susan Hunter, Helen Dawes, Plaiwan Suttanon, Stephanie Fullarton, Fiona Connelly, Julie C. C. Stout, Keith D. D. Hill
Summary: This study investigated the potential impact of a six-week gait aid training program for elderly people with dementia on their gait outcomes, perception of use, and falls associated with gait aid use. The program consisted of four 30-minute physiotherapy home visits and was supplemented by caregiver supervision. Overall, 87.5% of participants achieved safe gait aid use, with improvements in walking speed, step length, and cadence observed at the end of the program. However, these improvements were not sustained at the 6-week post-program follow-up. Physiotherapists were more likely to perceive improved safety with gait aid use after subsequent training visits. Larger studies are needed to further evaluate the effectiveness of gait aid training for individuals with dementia.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Cinthia Mucci Ribeiro, Renata de Andrade Gomes, Carlos Bandeira de Mello Monteiro, Rodrigo Martins Dias, Amanda Orasmo Simcsik, Luciano Vieira de Araujo, Laura Cristina Pereira Maia, Adriana Paulino Oliveira, Bruna Leal de Freitas, Helen Dawes, Celso Ferreira, Ibis Ariana Pena de Moraes, Talita Dias da Silva
Summary: This study aims to explore the effects of using virtual reality games for rehabilitation on physiological variables such as heart rate and autonomic nervous system in COVID-19 patients. The results show that virtual reality games can positively impact these physiological variables and can be considered as a safe physical activity. COVID-19 affects the autonomic nervous system of older patients, possibly due to higher BMI and reduced exercise capacity.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Jessica E. Bourne, Sam Leary, Angie Page, Aidan Searle, Clare England, Dylan Thompson, Robert C. Andrews, Charlie Foster, Ashley R. Cooper
Summary: This study aimed to provide evidence for the feasibility of using an e-cycling intervention to increase physical activity and improve health in individuals with T2DM. The results showed that the intervention had potential for improving glucose control, health-related quality of life, and cardiorespiratory fitness. The recruitment and retention of participants were successful, and the study procedures were acceptable. These findings support the development of a definitive trial with identified refinements.
PILOT AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Jessica Bourne, Charlie Foster, Chloe Forte, Jonathan Aning, Shelley C. Potter, Emma Hart, Miranda E. G. Armstrong, C. R. A. N. K. Trial Steering Comm CRANK Trial Steering Comm
Summary: This paper describes two pilot randomised controlled trials aimed at increasing physical activity in individuals with prostate cancer and breast cancer through an e-cycling intervention. The trials will evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention and determine recruitment strategies and retention rates. The findings will inform the design and delivery of a fully powered definitive trial if appropriate.
PILOT AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Robert Walker, Danielle House, Ruth Salway, Lydia Emm-Collison, Lara E. Hollander, Kate Sansum, Katie Breheny, Sarah Churchward, Joanna G. Williams, Frank de Vocht, William Hollingworth, Charlie Foster, Russell Jago
Summary: This study conducted interviews with parents, school staff, and children to analyze the impact of COVID-19 on children's physical activity. The study found that after the pandemic, children's physical activity habits changed, with a greater reliance on structured and organized activities, which may lead to decreased physical activity levels, especially for girls and children from lower socio-economic households. Therefore, affordable and equitable opportunities should be provided to prevent physical activity and health inequalities.
Article
Sport Sciences
Tahlia Alsop, Emily Lehman, Sandra Brauer, Roma Forbes, Coral Hanson, Genevieve Healy, Karen Milton, Hamish Reid, Ingrid Rosbergen, Sjaan Gomersall
Summary: This study aimed to establish key competencies for health professionals to support individuals in changing their movement behaviors. Consensus was reached through a Delphi process involving participants from 11 countries, resulting in the definition of 11 competencies. These competencies can help build a culture of advocacy for movement behavior change across different disciplines.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Amanda Figueiredo Santos de Almeida, Talita Dias da Silva, Ibis Ariana Pena de Moraes, Lilian Del Ciello de Menezes, Eduardo Dati Dias, Luciano Vieira de Araujo, Carlos Bandeira de Mello Monteiro, Helen Dawes, Amanda Orasmo Simcsik, Camila Aparecida de Oliveira Alberissi, Victoria Yanara Hernandes da Silva, Marisa Afonso Andrade Brunherotti, Maria Georgina Marques Tonello
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the feasibility, enjoyment, and potential effect of telerehabilitation using a serious game named 'MoveHero' for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The results showed that all participants safely participated with 100% adherence to sessions, 60% enjoyed the task, and there was a significant improvement in performance, particularly for the non-ASD group. These findings support the use of serious games to motivate physical activity in people with ASD and call for further research to investigate its efficacy.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION-ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Jack Brazier, Charlie Foster, Nick Townsend, Joey Murphy, Matthew Northcote, Andy Smith
Summary: This review examines the provision of health and wellbeing programs by professional sports clubs in the UK, as well as their current monitoring and evaluation practices. The findings show that most programs have vague objectives, limited use of measurement tools, and evaluations based on anecdotal case studies and engagement figures. This limits the potential of these programs and their relevance to public policy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORT POLICY AND POLITICS
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Nicola Clague-Baker, Sarah Tyson, Karen Leslie, Helen Dawes, Michelle Bull, Natalie Hilliard
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a home-based testing protocol to measure physiological responses in individuals with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) during everyday activities. The study found that measuring physiological parameters during everyday activities was feasible for individuals with different severities of ME, and activities must be adapted according to the severity to avoid symptom exacerbation.
FATIGUE-BIOMEDICINE HEALTH AND BEHAVIOR
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sophie Lawrie, Shelly Coe, Maedeh Mansoubi, Jessica Welch, Jamil Razzaque, Michele T. Hu, Helen Dawes
Summary: This research aimed to investigate the association between three dietary indices and nonmotor symptoms in Parkinson's disease patients. The results showed that the Healthy Diet Indicator (HDI) was related to fatigue and depression symptoms, but further research with a larger sample is needed to verify these findings.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN NUTRITION ASSOCIATION
(2023)
