Preventive medicine
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Preventive medicine · Oct 2024
Combined effects of sleep timing and nighttime sleep duration on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
While short sleep duration is linked to higher risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the combined effects of sleep timing and sleep duration on NAFLD are less explored. ⋯ Intermediate to late sleep timing, even with normal sleep duration, is associated with increased NAFLD risk. These findings underscore the importance of considering both sleep timing and sleep duration for NAFLD prevention, especially in men and individuals with cardiometabolic conditions.
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Preventive medicine · Oct 2024
Conceptualizing vaccine champions from an implementation science perspective: Findings from a national survey of primary care health professionals.
Clinical champions are healthcare professionals who help their colleagues improve the delivery of evidence-based care. Because little is known about champions working in the context of adolescent vaccination, we sought to identify vaccine champion roles among primary care health professionals (PCHPs). ⋯ Our findings suggest that both implementation leaders and facilitators are common vaccine champions in adolescent primary care. These champions are more often found among PCHPs with higher experience and patient volume.
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Preventive medicine · Oct 2024
Unraveling the role of BMI and blood markers in the relationship between plant-based diets and osteoporosis: A prospective cohort study.
The potential adverse effects of plant-based diets on bone health have raised significant concern, while the prospective evidence is limited. This study aimed to evaluate the association between plant-based diet indexes and incident osteoporosis while exploring the underlying mechanisms involved in this relationship. ⋯ Adherence to a plant-based diet is associated with a higher risk of osteoporosis, with BMI and blood markers potentially contributing to this relationship. Notably, even a healthy plant-based diet necessitates attention to weight management to mitigate its impact on bone loss. These findings emphasize the importance of personalized dietary recommendations and lifestyle interventions to decrease the risk of osteoporosis.
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Preventive medicine · Oct 2024
Relationship between participation in projects of incentives to promote walking and healthy aging among the older population: A four-year longitudinal study.
This study aimed to evaluate the association between the Yokohama Walking Point Program, which promotes walking through feedback on step counts and incentives, and the extension of healthy life expectancy. ⋯ The use of pedometers and health point programs based on walking activity is associated with enhancing the health of older individuals participating in the program, representing a population-centric strategy targeting all citizens.
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Preventive medicine · Oct 2024
The association between weekly exercise patterns and acceleration of aging: Evidence from a population-based study.
Acceleration of aging is a major challenge in public health. Previous studies have focused on the associations between specific types of exercise or overall levels of physical activity with accelerated aging, with less attention given to the weekly exercise patterns. ⋯ These findings highlight the importance of targeted exercise programs for healthy aging. They also emphasize the need for public health initiatives to integrate regular physical activity into daily routines to improve the longevity and well-being of American adults.