Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Parco M. Siu, Angus P. Yu, Edwin C. Chin, Doris S. Yu, Stanley S. Hui, Jean Woo, Daniel Y. Fong, Gao X. Wei, Michael R. Irwin
Summary: Tai chi is an effective approach to reduce waist circumference in adults with central obesity aged 50 years or older. The study results showed positive changes in waist circumference, body weight, and blood lipid levels in both the tai chi group and exercise group compared to the control group.
ANNALS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Chandana Deekshith, Markandeya Jois, Jessica Radcliffe, Jency Thomas
Summary: This article systematically reviewed literature on the effects of culinary herbs and spices on obesity in adults, finding eight herbs/spices to be beneficial in regards to obesity, with significant improvements in BMI, weight, and waist circumference.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Antonia M. Werner, Mareike Ernst, Elmar Braehler, Ana N. Tibubos, Danielle Otten, Iris Reiner, Joerg Wiltink, Matthias Michal, Andreas Schulz, Philipp S. Wild, Thomas Muenzel, Jochem Koenig, Karl J. Lackner, Norbert Pfeiffer, Manfred E. Beutel
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of depressive symptoms on bodyweight change in adults and its association with other psychosocial and biomedical factors. The results showed that depressive symptoms were associated with weight gain, while factors such as female gender, younger age, lower socioeconomic status, and smoking cessation were also associated with weight gain. In terms of weight loss, depressive symptoms did not have a significant effect, but factors such as female gender, diabetes, less physical activity, and higher BMI at baseline were associated with weight loss.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Carel-Peter L. van Erpecum, Sander K. R. van Zon, Tian Xie, Harold Snieder, Ute Bultmann, Nynke Smidt
Summary: This study investigated the associations between exposure to fast-food outlets and BMI and BMI change. The results showed that participants who lived within 1 km of ≥1 fast-food outlet had higher BMI, and those who lived within 1 km of ≥2 fast-food outlets had greater increases in BMI. The effects were largest among young adults, especially those with medium or high genetic predisposition.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yair Lahav, Aviv Kfir, Yftach Gepner
Summary: This study evaluated the prevalence of excessive adiposity among normal-weight individuals and their cardiometabolic risk, and found that higher adiposity, even within normal weight, increases cardiometabolic risk.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Farah J. Alsharif, Yara A. Almuhtadi
Summary: With the global prevalence of obesity increasing dramatically, it has become a serious public health threat associated with comorbid conditions and psychological disorders. While lifestyle interventions and dietary adjustments may help with weight loss, maintaining these changes long-term can be challenging. Spices like turmeric, ginger, and pepper have shown promise in obesity management, with curcumin in particular gaining interest for its health benefits. Studies have shown potential favorable effects of curcumin supplementation on anthropometric indices, warranting further investigation for overweight or obese adults.
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Rosana G. Bianchettin, Carl J. Lavie, Francisco Lopez-Jimenez
Summary: Diagnosing and treating cardiovascular disease (CVD) in overweight/obese individuals presents unique challenges. Physicians also face complications when managing obesity in patients with CVD. The presence of obesity can hinder diagnostic accuracy of CVD and require careful adjustment of pharmacological treatments or cardiac procedures. The obesity paradox and the limitations of body mass index as a measure are important considerations. Lifestyle modifications, cardiac rehabilitation programs, and bariatric surgery are potential interventions for addressing obesity and CVD.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Azizah Ugusman, Syarifah Amirah Syed Shahrin, Nurul Hana Azizan, Siva Balan Pillai, Khamini Krishnan, Norizam Salamt, Amilia Aminuddin, Adila A. Hamid, Jaya Kumar, Mohd Helmy Mokhtar
Summary: The study systematically reviewed the effects of honey on obesity, finding that honey showed anti-obesity effects in animal studies but had conflicting results in clinical trials. While honey supplementation did not show significant weight reduction in some trials, there was also no evidence that it increased body weight.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Yiyi Zhang, Nie Tang, Wei Xia, Shaikh Sanjid Seraj, Marcos Pereira, Periyannan Velu, Hui Zhou, Hanshu Yang, Guanggang Du
Summary: A meta-analysis revealed that green tea supplementation has a significant impact on weight, BMI, and waist circumference in overweight and obese women.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Yi Zhang, Himali Balasooriya, Sameera Sirisena, Ken Ng
Summary: Polyphenols are effective in managing obesity in certain adults, leading to reductions in body weight, body mass index, and waist circumference. However, there is no significant effect on body fat percentage. The effectiveness of polyphenols varies based on age, ethnicity, health conditions, duration, and dosage.
Article
Respiratory System
Tao Wang, Yunping Zhou, Nan Kong, Jianzhong Zhang, Guo Cheng, Yuxin Zheng
Summary: This study investigated the association between weight change from early to middle adulthood and the risk of incident asthma. Results showed that weight gain during this period was associated with a higher risk of developing asthma, emphasizing the importance of maintaining normal weight for preventing adult-onset asthma.
RESPIRATORY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ted D. Adams, Huong Meeks, Alison Fraser, Lance E. Davidson, John Holmen, Michael Newman, Anna R. Ibele, Mary Playdon, Sheetal Hardikar, Nathan Richards, Steven C. Hunt, Jaewhan Kim
Summary: This study found that bariatric surgery patients had a 25% lower risk of developing cancer compared to a nonsurgical comparison group. Among female patients, the risk of developing cancer was reduced by 67% and cancer mortality was significantly lower by 53% after surgery.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Damoon Ashtary-Larky, Sara Niknam, Meysam Alipour, Reza Bagheri, Omid Asbaghi, Mehrnaz Mohammadian, Salvador J. Jaime, Julien S. Baker, Alexei Wong, Katsuhiko Suzuki, Reza Afrisham
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the cardiometabolic abnormalities in women with normal-weight obesity (NWO) in comparison with lean, overweight, and obese women. Significant differences were observed in HDL concentrations between NWO, lean, and obese participants. Individuals with NWO had a significantly higher incidence of cardiometabolic abnormalities when compared to lean participants.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jinlei Li, Chunyu Liu, Ting Fang Alvin Ang, Rhoda Au
Summary: This study found that decreasing BMI trends in late life were associated with higher risk of developing dementia. Among them, individuals with an initial increase and subsequent decline in BMI during mid-life had a greater risk of dementia.
ALZHEIMERS & DEMENTIA
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Philippe Fayemendy, Gustave Mabiama, Thibault Vernier, Aude Massoulard-Gainant, Carole Villemonteix, Jean-Claude Desport, Pierre Jesus
Summary: The study evaluated the nutritional status, dementia, and mobility patterns among residents of nursing homes in the Limousin territory of France. The results showed that undernutrition and obesity were prevalent issues, with women, those with dementia, and individuals with very low mobility being at higher risk for undernutrition.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Mohammadreza Askari, Elnaz Daneshzad, Manije Darooghegi Mofrad, Nick Bellissimo, Katherine Suitor, Leila Azadbakht
Summary: This systematic review examined the association between a vegetarian diet and mental health outcomes such as depression, anxiety, and stress. The results from 13 publications were analyzed, including four cohort studies and nine cross-sectional studies. The findings suggest that there is no significant association between a vegetarian diet and depression or anxiety. However, due to insufficient data, the relationship with stress could not be determined. Further cohort studies are needed to explore the effects of a vegetarian diet on mental health outcomes.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Hadis Mozaffari, Yahya Jalilpiran, Katherine Suitor, Nick Bellissimo, Leila Azadbakht
Summary: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally and is linked to diet. Limited evidence exists regarding the relationship between dietary patterns and cardiometabolic risk factors in older adults. A cross-sectional study revealed that an unhealthy diet is associated with increased odds of obesity and high LDL cholesterol, while a healthy diet is associated with decreased odds of high blood sugar and increased odds of high LDL cholesterol in older adults.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR VITAMIN AND NUTRITION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Charlotte T. Lee, Grace K. Ting, Nick Bellissimo, Saman Khalesi
Summary: This study examined the associations between lifestyle factors and mental well-being among baccalaureate nursing students. The results showed that sedentary lifestyle, poor sleep quality, and low dairy consumption were associated with higher scores in depression, anxiety, and psychological stress.
NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Fatemeh Moghtaderi, Mojgan Amiri, Hamidreza Raeisi-Dehkordi, Alireza Zimorovat, Matin Mohyadini, Amin Salehi-Abargouei
Summary: Limited data on the cardiometabolic effects of sesame oil compared with canola oil were analyzed in this study. The results showed that sesame oil reduced serum ALT and canola oil improved serum Apo A1 and APO B/A ratio. Gender differences were observed in the cardiometabolic effects of the intervention oils.
PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Leila Hammond, Olivia Morello, Michaela Kucab, Julia O. Totosy de Zepetnek, Jennifer J. Lee, Tarah Doheny, Nick Bellissimo
Summary: This study aimed to compare the traditional paper-based VAS with a novel digital VAS in terms of their agreement and predictive validity for food intake in children and adolescents. The results showed that all three instruments were comparable and had good predictive validity for subsequent food intake.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Najme Zareian, Reihane Taheri, Mohammad Hossein Borgei, Siavash Babajafari, Hamid Mosallanezhad, Mohammad Hossein Nikoo, Reza Barati-Boldaji
Summary: This study, a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, found that Aloe vera had a positive effect on body weight, blood sugar, and blood lipids in type 2 diabetic patients.
NUTRITION & FOOD SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Petek Eylul Taneri, Faina Wehrli, Zayne M. Roa-Diaz, Oche Adam Itodo, Dante Salvador, Hamidreza Raeisi-Dehkordi, Lia Bally, Beatrice Minder, Jessica C. Kiefte-de Jong, Jessica E. Laine, Arjola Bano, Marija Glisic, Taulant Muka
Summary: High consumption of ultra-processed foods, sugar-sweetened beverages, artificially sweetened beverages, processed meat, and processed red meat may increase the risk of all-cause mortality, while breakfast cereals may decrease it. Further research is needed to standardize methods for categorizing ultra-processed foods.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mojgan Amiri, Hamidreza Raeisi-Dehkordi, Fatemeh Moghtaderi, Alireza Zimorovat, Matin Mohyadini, Amin Salehi-Abargouei
Summary: Replacing regular dietary oils with sesame, canola, or a blend of sesame-canola oils had different effects on cardiometabolic markers in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Canola oil improved Apo A-1 levels in patients (particularly females) and reduced visceral adiposity index in male patients. The blend oil beneficially affected blood pressure in men.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Hamidreza Raeisi-Dehkordi, Stefanie Kummer, Peter Francis Raguindin, Gordana Dejanovic, Petek Eylul Taneri, Isabel Cardona, Lum Kastrati, Beatrice Minder, Trudy Voortman, Pedro Marques-Vidal, Klodian Dhana, Marija Glisic, Taulant Muka
Summary: This study aimed to summarize risk prediction models of natural menopause onset and their performance. A total of 14 articles based on 8 unique studies were included, covering 9588 women and 3289 natural menopause events. Age, anti-Mullerian hormone, and follicle-stimulating hormone were the most investigated predictors. The predictive performance of the models ranged from 0.62 to 0.95. Although the models had limitations, they may still be useful in certain settings.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Nahid Kangani, Mohammadreza Mohammadi, Mobina Zeinolabedin, Nick Bellissimo, Leila Azadbakht
Summary: The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between consumption of dietary oils and anthropometric indices, mood, and appetite among women staff of Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Results showed a significant association between moderate intake of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and high appetite, but no evidence of an association between consumption of edible oils and mood, anthropometric indices, or appetite.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Elaheh Asgari, Mohammadreza Askari, Nick Bellissimo, Leila Azadbakht
Summary: There was no evidence of an association between intake of ultra-processed foods and risk of overweight, obesity, and malnutrition in children.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mohammad Ariya, Zahra Esmaeilinezhad, Mohammad Mehdi Naghizadeh, Mohammad Mehdi Dindarloo, Farzaneh Karimi, Fatemeh Kaveh, Sahar Marzban, Kimia Hormozi, Reza Barati-Boldaji
Summary: This study investigates the barriers to whole grain consumption among Iranian students and finds that factors such as access issues, family supply issues, lack of attractiveness, non-consumption by classmates, and high prices contribute to students avoiding whole grain products. Additionally, students who prefer white bread have lower appetite levels and tend to eat fast food more often compared to those who eat whole grains.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mojgan Amiri, Hamidreza Raeisi-Dehkordi, Auke J. C. F. Verkaar, Yahong Wu, Anniek C. van Westing, Kirsten A. Berk, Wichor M. Bramer, Dagfinn Aune, Trudy Voortman
Summary: This study investigates the association between circulating lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) and risk of mortality in the general population and in patients with chronic diseases. The results indicate that higher levels of Lp(a) are associated with increased risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality. The study suggests that measuring Lp(a) levels at least once in each adult person's lifetime may be beneficial in identifying individuals at higher risk of mortality.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Erand Llanaj, Noushin Sadat Ahanchi, Helga Dizdari, Petek Eylul Taneri, Christa D. Niehot, Faina Wehrli, Farnaz Khatami, Hamidreza Raeisi-Dehkordi, Lum Kastrati, Arjola Bano, Marija Glisic, Taulant Muka
Summary: Evidence on the effects of buckwheat on cardiometabolic health is limited, but available literature suggests that buckwheat supplementation may have some benefits in lowering total cholesterol and glucose levels in individuals with mild metabolic disturbances and type 2 diabetes, although the effects are not significant. More rigorous trials with better methodological rigor are needed to further investigate the potential effects of buckwheat on cardiovascular disease risk markers.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chepkoech Buttia, Erand Llanaj, Hamidreza Raeisi-Dehkordi, Lum Kastrati, Mojgan Amiri, Renald Mecani, Petek Eylul Taneri, Sergio Alejandro Gomez Ochoa, Peter Francis Raguindin, Faina Wehrli, Farnaz Khatami, Octavio Pano Espinola, Lyda Z. Rojas, Aurelie Pahud de Mortanges, Eric Francis Macharia-Nimietz, Fadi Alijla, Beatrice Minder, Alexander B. Leichtle, Nora Luethi, Simone Ehrhard, Yok-Ai Que, Laurenz Kopp Fernandes, Wolf Hautz, Taulant Muka
Summary: Current evidence on COVID-19 prognostic models is inconsistent and controversial. A systematic review of 314 eligible articles from over 40 countries was performed, which identified and assessed 353 prognostic models predicting adverse outcomes in COVID-19 patients. These models were found to have limitations in generalizability and methodological concerns. Future well-designed prospective studies are needed to address remaining uncertainties.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
