Article
Surgery
Grace F. Chao, Jeffrey T. Kullgren, Rachel Ross, Aaron J. Bonham, Amir A. Ghaferi
Summary: The study aimed to examine the effects of a financial incentives program on follow-up and weight loss after bariatric surgery. The results showed that the program significantly increased follow-up rates for up to 6 months, but did not have a significant effect on weight loss.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Audrey Tay, Hannah Hoeksema, Rinki Murphy
Summary: This review analyzed qualitative data to explore the barriers and facilitators of weight loss and weight loss maintenance. Four aggregate themes were identified: internal factors, program-specific factors, social factors, and environmental factors. The findings highlight the importance of considering participant acceptability and engagement in future interventions, and suggest strategies such as tailored interventions, relapse management plans, and strategies to enhance motivation and emotional self-regulation.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Alexa Lisevick, Brenda Cartmel, Maura Harrigan, Fangyong Li, Tara Sanft, Miklos Fogarasi, Melinda L. Irwin, Leah M. Ferrucci
Summary: Lifestyle interventions have been successful in achieving short-term weight loss among breast cancer survivors with obesity. Both the intervention and usual care groups maintained their initial weight loss even during long-term follow-up, without experiencing significant weight gain.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sandra Wittleder, Shea Smith, Binhuan Wang, Jeannette M. Beasley, Stephanie L. Orstad, Victoria Sweat, Allison Squires, Laura Wong, Yixin Fang, Paula Doebrich, Damara Gutnick, Craig Tenner, Scott E. Sherman, Melanie Jay
Summary: This study aims to test the efficacy of the Peer-Assisted Lifestyle (PAL) intervention compared with enhanced usual care (EUC) to improve body mass loss, clinical and behavioral outcomes among US veterans. The study also aims to identify predictors of body mass loss and increase primary care provider counseling.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Julie R. Lundgren, Charlotte Janus, Simon B. K. Jensen, Christian R. Juhl, Lisa M. Olsen, Rasmus M. Christensen, Maria S. Svane, Thomas Bandholm, Kirstine N. Bojsen-Moller, Martin B. Blond, Jens-Erik B. Jensen, Bente M. Stallknecht, Jens J. Holst, Sten Madsbad, Signe S. Torekov
Summary: A strategy combining exercise and liraglutide therapy improved healthy weight loss maintenance more than either treatment alone. The combination strategy led to greater weight loss and improvements in metabolic health-related indicators.
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
LaShonda R. Hulbert, Shannon L. Michael, Jasmine Charter-Harris, Charisma Atkins, Renee A. Skeete, Michael J. Cannon
Summary: In this study, the effectiveness of providing incentives to participants in lifestyle modification programs to improve diabetes-related health indicators was examined. The results showed that providing incentives is a promising strategy to decrease weight, BMI, and blood pressure.
PREVENTING CHRONIC DISEASE
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Sofus C. Larsen, Jake Turicchi, Gitte L. Christensen, Charlotte S. Larsen, Niklas R. Jorgensen, Marie-Louise K. Mikkelsen, Graham Horgan, Ruairi O'Driscoll, Joanna Michalowska, Cristiana Duarte, Sarah E. Scott, Ines Santos, Jorge Encantado, Antonio L. Palmeira, R. James Stubbs, Berit L. Heitmann
Summary: Several cross-sectional studies have shown an association between hair cortisol concentration and adiposity, but the relationship with longitudinal changes in measures of adiposity remains largely unknown. In this study of 786 adults who achieved successful weight loss, increased hair cortisol concentration during a 12-month weight loss maintenance period was associated with slightly higher body weight variability in the subsequent 6 months.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kerstin Kempf, Clara Dubois, Matthias Arnold, Volker Amelung, Nora Leppert, Sibel Altin, Markus Vomhof, Andrea Icks, Stephan Martin
Summary: The multimodal Telemedical Lifestyle Intervention Program (TeLIPro) has been proven effective in improving the health-related lifestyle of patients with advanced stages of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), particularly those with longer diabetes duration. This intervention program utilizes telemedical coaching and self-monitoring devices to improve HbA(1c) and quality of life.
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Zobair M. Younossi, Kathleen E. Corey, Joseph K. Lim
Summary: NAFLD is a leading cause of chronic liver disease globally, affecting over 25% of the population. Lifestyle modification for weight loss is the primary intervention for patients with NAFLD. Evidence-based interventions and best practice advice are provided for clinical management of NAFLD.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mitesh S. Patel, Dylan S. Small, Joseph D. Harrison, Victoria Hilbert, Michael P. Fortunato, Ai Leen Oon, Charles A. L. Rareshide, Kevin G. Volpp
Summary: The study tested the impact of gamification interventions on physical activity and weight loss among adults with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes, finding that gamification designed to enhance support or competition significantly increased physical activity but not collaboration over a 1-year period. No differences were found between intervention and control groups for other outcomes.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Annemette Overgaard Brethvad, Hannah Louise Zakariassen, Joachim Holt, Alexander Jakobsen, Bolette Hartmann, Eva Winning Lehmann, Hannelouise Kissow, Jens Juul Holst, Sten Madsbad, Signe S. orensen Torekov, Birgitte Holst
Summary: This study examined the impact of diet-induced weight loss on levels of the anorexigenic hormone neurotensin (NT) in mice and humans, and whether these levels predict body weight change. The results showed that diet-induced weight loss reduced NT levels in both mice and humans, and regulated hunger-related gene expression in mice. Additionally, individuals who continued to lose weight after weight loss had higher peak NT secretion compared to those who regained weight.
METABOLISM-CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Erik Stenberg, Gustaf Bruze, Johan Sundstrom, Claude Marcus, Ingmar Naslund, Johan Ottosson, Martin Neovius
Summary: Compared with intensive nonoperative obesity treatment, sleeve gastrectomy in patients with class 1 obesity was associated with greater weight loss, diabetes prevention, and diabetes remission but a higher incidence of substance use disorder and self-harm.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Samantha Aurich, Luise Mueller, Peter Kovacs, Maria Keller
Summary: In the past 50 years, the increase in overweight/obese individuals has made obesity a global public health challenge. Obesity is a complex disease influenced by genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors. Non-genetic factors, such as eating behavior and physical activity, interact with genetic predispositions through epigenetic mechanisms. Intervention studies, particularly those documenting changes in obesity-associated epigenetic markers during lifestyle-driven weight loss, contribute to a better understanding of epigenetic reprogramming in obesity. However, further robust and larger studies are needed to identify specific DNA methylation biomarkers influencing obesity.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Christopher Papandreou, Joanne A. Harrold, Thea T. Hansen, Jason C. G. Halford, Anders Sjoedin, Monica Bullo
Summary: The study found that decreases in circulating phosphatidylcholines and sphingomyelins during weight loss were associated with decreases in total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels, and increases in these metabolites during weight loss maintenance were associated with increases in total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alisa Weiland, Lena Kasemann Nannette, Stephan Zipfel, Stefan Ehehalt, Katrin Ziser, Florian Junne, Isabelle Mack
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the predictors of body weight loss and weight loss maintenance in children and adolescents after behavioral weight loss intervention. The results showed that genetics and blood parameters were significant predictors in physiology, while behavior and environment factors were less investigated.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Erika Bohn-Goldbaum, Aaron Cashmore, Adrian Bauman, Anna Sullivan, Lose (Rose) Fonua, Andrew Milat, Kate Reid, Anne Grunseit
Summary: Demographic and baseline weight-related variables are not predictive factors for weight loss success in group programs. Identifying other shared characteristics among high weight-loss teams may help teams achieve their weight loss goals.
HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tracy Nau, Sean Perry, Billie Giles-Corti, William Bellew, Adrian Bauman, Ben J. Smith
Summary: This study evaluated state and territory laws in Australia and found that most jurisdictions do not have objectives in primary legislation to promote physical activity and integrated land use and transport planning. Only two jurisdictions addressed evidence-based standards and few fully met recommendations. Therefore, there is an opportunity to strengthen laws to promote more active environments.
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)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Blythe J. J. O'Hara, Katherine B. B. Owen, Adrian E. E. Bauman, Sally Dunlop, Philayrath Phongsavan, Erin Furestad, Nicola Scott, Becky Freeman
Summary: This study investigates the association between potential exposure to smoking cessation campaigns evoking different emotions and quitting behaviors among Australian adults. The results suggest that campaigns evoking hope are associated with thinking about quitting and intending to quit, while campaigns evoking sadness are positively associated with quitting salience but negatively associated with quit attempts. Exposure to campaigns evoking multiple negative emotions increases the likelihood of making a quit attempt.
HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA
(2023)
Editorial Material
Sport Sciences
Jennifer N. Baldwin, Marina B. Pinheiro, Leanne Hassett, Juliana Oliveira, Heidi Gilchrist, Adrian E. Bauman, Andrew Milat, Anne Tiedemann, Catherine Sherrington
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Daniel L. Surkalim, Philip J. Clare, Robert Eres, Klaus Gebel, Adrian Bauman, Ding Ding
Summary: This study aims to examine the trends and predictors of loneliness in middle-aged and older Americans over a 20-year period. The findings suggest that loneliness has decreased over time, but certain sociodemographic subgroups are still at a higher risk. Targeted public health interventions are needed to address this issue.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES B-PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Heather McKay, Heather M. Macdonald, Lindsay Nettlefold, Katie M. Weatherson, Samantha Gray, Adrian Bauman, Karim Khan, Joanie Sims Gould
Summary: The health-promoting intervention "Choose to Move" was successfully scaled-up in British Columbia, Canada. The intervention maintained its effectiveness and successfully reduced social isolation in older adults.
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.
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.