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Lifestyle And Dietary Modifications For Reducing Psoriatic Disease Activity: A Comprehensive Review, Andrea Nguyen, Jessica Garner

Pacific Journal of Health

Abstract: Psoriasis is a prevalent, immune-medication disorder affecting millions of individuals in the United States, leading to substantial healthcare costs (Armstrong, 2021; Brenzinski, 2015). Psoriasis has an established correlation with comorbidities such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, obesity, dyslipidemia, and metabolic syndrome (Al-Mutairi, 2010). Due to the substantial socioeconomic burden psoriatic disease poses on modern day society, significant benefit could be derived from identifying nonprescription strategies for patients to adopt in order to reduce disease activity. This comprehensive review includes 33 publications from 2008 to 2023, evaluating non-prescription therapeutic strategies including lifestyle modification and anti-inflammatory dietary changes. The analysis suggests …

Dissociation, Chaimae Oualid

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"Dissociation," is a reflection of the world's struggle against the COVID-19 pandemic, and how it has affected us all in ways we never could have imagined.

Through this painting, I wanted to capture the gradual, yet drastic change in emotions, lifestyles, and perception of reality that we experienced during this time. The crowd of people depicted in the painting represents the collective struggle we faced, all facing towards the unknown and moving towards it. The different facial expressions convey the range of emotions we felt during this time, from fear and worry to resilience and hope.

For me, the pandemic …

Enlightenment, Chaimae Oualid

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In my painting titled "Enlightenment", I aim to capture the journey towards self-awareness and self-growth, which is often chaotic and filled with struggles.

The painting portrays the internal turmoil that we experience during this journey through a spectrum of colors. Each color represents a different phase of the journey, and the chaos and struggle are evident in the mixture of colors. However, as the journey progresses, the colors gradually shift towards a serene blue and blue hues, representing the final phase of enlightenment. This transformation is depicted in a pair of eyes that reflect a sense of clarity and understanding. …

Prevalence Of Health-Risk Behaviours Among Indigenous Australians With Diabetes: A Review, Sharon Atkinson-Briggs, Alicia Jenkins, Christopher Ryan, Laima Brazionis

Journal of the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians are at high risk of Type 2 diabetes and its complications. Optimal lifestyle choices can improve health outcomes. A thematic review of original research publications related to smoking, nutrition, alcohol intake, physical activity and emotional wellness in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians with diabetes was performed. Overall, 7118 English-language publications were identified by search engines (PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, Medline-Web of Science, and Google Scholar) with search terms Indigenous Australians OR Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders AND diabetes AND lifestyle OR smoking OR nutrition OR alcohol OR physical activity OR emotional wellbeing and their …

Health-Promotion Behaviors Of Hypertensive Patients Treated At Mansoura Specialized Medical Hospital, Egypt, Abdel-Hady El-Gilany, Adel Osman, Alyaa Moselhy, Doaa M. Abdel-Hady

Menoufia Medical Journal

Background Hypertension (HTN) and its complications are an important public health problem all over the world. It is identified as the third ranked factor for disability-adjusted life years, as nearly one-quarter of the adult population worldwide lives with HTN. Most of hypertensive patients are unaware that they had HTN, whereas those who are aware have uncontrolled blood pressure. HTN also leads to substantial health care costs, accounting for almost half of all direct cardiovascular disease health care spending. Health-promoting behaviors, identified as activities motivated by a desire to protect or promote health and well-being, are essential for prevention and control …

Gender Differences In Body Mass Index And Physical Activity Of Students Of The University Of Tuzla, Almir Atikovic, Sanjin Hodzic, Jasmin Bilalic, Jasmin Mehinovic, Amra Nozinovic Mujanovic, Edin Mujanovic, Alen Kapidzic

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: This study was carried out among undergraduate students at the University of Tuzla (Bosna and Herzegovina) with the objective of examining gender differences in the body mass index (BMI) and the level of Physical Activity (PA) among respondents. Material/Methods: This study was conducted to: determine the body mass index (BMI) and the average weekly number of hours of sport activity in the last six months (PA). A research sample was made of female students (n = 330) in the chronological age of 19.3+1.5 yrs, 60.7%, and of male students (n = 213) in the chronological age of 20.0+1.8 yrs, …

Physical Activity And Bmi In Students Beginning Their Studies At The Gdansk University Of Physical Education And Sport In The Academic Year 1999/2000 And 2009/2010, Alicja Nowak-Zaleska, Ryszard Zaleski, Barbara Wilk, Anna Walentukiewicz

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: The aim of the study was to assess physical activity undertaken by the students of Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland (AWFiS) in their free time in the academic year 1999/2000 and 2009/2010 and the direction of changes in this scope. Material/Methods: Students at the Faculty of Physical Education at AWFiS were subject to research in the academic years 1999/2000 and 2009/2010. 639 students were examined (42% women, 58% men). The research was based on a diagnostic survey with an author’s own questionnaire containing questions from the scope of physical activity and participation in its …

A Sense Of Social Affiliation Of Homeless People Participating In A Soccer Tournament, Dariusz Jacek Olszewski-Strzyzowski, Raluca Buhaș, Sorin Buhaș

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: One of the ways of including homeless persons (especially young people) into society is to enable them to actively participate in sports activities. Implementation of an event of international importance entitled the Homeless World Cup is an excellent example of such activities. Material and methods: The main source of data for this article is the research conducted with the participants of the "Homeless World Cup" Tournament in Poznań in 2013. The study was conducted with the use of the questionnaire technique (direct – the tool was a questionnaire containing 21 questions). The survey was anonymous. The respondents had an …

Lifestyle Intervention For The Management Of Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases: Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, Insulin Resistance And Overweight In A Male Patient. Case Report, Natalia Delorenzo Ch

Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana

Chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are defined as diseases of long duration, slow progression, that do not resolve spontaneously and that rarely achieve complete cure (1). Cardiovascular diseases (CVD), cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes stand out. NCDs cause 41 million deaths each year (71% of the world total). Cardiovascular disease accounts for the majority of these deaths (17.9 million per year) (2). In addition to causing premature deaths, these diseases lead to complications and disabilities, limit productivity, and drug treatments are expensive, so early detection and timely treatment should be a priority (2). Lifestyle medicine (MEV) has gained relevance in …

Impact Of Moderate Physical Exercise On Sleep Disorders In Patients With Fibromyalgia, Sylvia G. Alfaro-Castro

Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana

Introduction: Fibromyalgia (FM) or Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is currently defined as a chronic condition of unknown cause characterized by generalized pain, among other symptoms, in the absence of a specific organic disease. Sleep disorders are recognized as one of the main symptoms in fibromyalgia patients, and performing various types of physical activity in this group of patients could improve sleep quality and other sleep disorders. Objective: To determine if the performance of moderate physical exercise has a positive impact on sleep disorders in patients with fibromyalgia. Methods: A PubMed search was carried out, where 2616 articles were found in the …

Whole Food Plant Based Diet: Its Mechanisms For The Prevention And Treatment Of Obesity, Francisca Soto-Aguilar, Javier Webar, Ismael Palacios

Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana

Obesity is a metabolic condition with a continuous increasing rate, being considered today a “pandemic”. Due to this and the vast number of diseases it is associated with, there is a need for a treatment of this condition that is both effective and healthy in a comprehensive way. In this context, the concepts of lifestyle medicine and plant-based diets have emerged in medicine and in scientific research, and the latter have demonstrated benefits in all these areas and are being part of several scientific association’s recommendations today. In this article, a plant-based diet is briefly defined, and the mechanisms by …

Lifestyle Situation And Noncommunicable Diseases Of Chilean Workers Treated At Mutual De Seguridad (Pilot Study), Romina Riquelme Cruz

Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana

Objective: To learn the lifestyle and NCDs of a group of workers who had occupational health evaluations performed in a branch of a mutuality: the Centro de Evaluación del Trabajo (CET), of Mutual de Seguridad. Methods: The sample included 30 workers who went in for occupational health evaluations. Blood tests and, vital signs were taken and finally, during the medical evaluation, they were given a survey. All data were collected and included in a database for analysis. Results: 93.3% of those enrolled were men; 66.6% were overweight or obese; 43.3% presented blood pressure in the high-normal range; 80% presented at …

Immersion Program In Lifestyle Medicine And Its Effects On Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Abigail Ballone

Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana

Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide and are associated with increased morbidity and mortality by COVID-19. Lifestyle Medicine immersion programs consist of a residential internship that performs a multidisciplinary professional follow-up. Objective: To evaluate the effect of the residential lifestyle medicine program on risk factors for cardiovascular disease: weight, blood pressure and glycemia. Methods: Longitudinal, comparative study, with intervention of a Lifestyle Medicine Program. Retrospective data from 2019-2021 of patients who had completed the intervention for 14 days were used. This consisted of a comprehensive follow-up: medical, nutritional, psychological, physical and spiritual of the patients. Results: …

Decrease Of Cardiovascular Risk In Obese Patients Who Participated In A Lifestyle Medicine Program, Eymard Torres-Rodriguez, Lucy Perla Gulliana Cedillo Ramírez

Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana

Lifestyle Medicine in the management of chronic diseases such as obesity is essential to reduce cardiovascular risk and to reverse the disease process (1). Objective: To determine if a Lifestyle Medicine program can reduce cardiovascular risk in obese adults in Colombia. Material and methods: Descriptive observational study cases series type followed for 6 months in a Lifestyle Medicine Clinic. 9 patients were included taking into account 2 measures of cardiovascular risk as a parameter to complete the program. The following measurements were taken: cardiovascular risk using the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) calculator, Body Mass Index (BMI), lipid profile, history …

Characteristics Related To Lifestyle In Elderly Patients In A Health Center Of The Andes In Peru, José M. Vela-Ruiz, Katherine Medina-Rojas, Andrea Machón-Cosme, Delcy Turpo, Luis A. Saenz-Vasquez, Dante M. Quiñones-Laveriano

Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana

Introduction: A correct lifestyle is vital in older adults to reduce their risk of diseases and loss of functionality. Objective: To determine the lifestyles of elderly patients in a Health Center in the Peruvian Andes. Method: Observational, descriptive study with elderly patients from a health center. We worked with a previously collected database. Descriptive statistics were used. The study was approved by the institutional ethics committee. Results: Of the 74 patients evaluated, the mean age was 75.4 years and 52% were females. The mean BMI was 24.8 kg / m2 and that of the abdominal circumference was 86.8 cm. 32.7% …

The Lifestyle Associated With The Control Of Arterial Hypertension And Diabetes Mellitus In A Care Center In Lima, During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Mariana Callapiña-De Paz, Yoshie Z. Cisneros-Núñez, Norka R. Guillén-Ponce, Jhony A. De La Cruz-Vargas

Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana

Introduction: Hypertension and diabetes mellitus 2 are prevalent diseases. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed lifestyle and disease control, potentially triggering serious complications. Objectives: To determine the association between lifestyle and the control of chronic non-communicable diseases: arterial hypertension and diabetes mellitus 2 during the COVID-19 pandemic in patients of an Urgent Care Center. Materials and methods: Observational, cross-sectional, and analytical study. A sample of 158 patients, between 30 and 79 years old, was included. Control files and medical records were analyzed, anthropometric values ​​were measured, and lifestyle was evaluated through surveys. Results: 51.3% were male, an average of 61 years, …

Intervention Program: Integral Diet And Physical Exercise In The Reduction Of Anthropometric Parameters In Salvador De Bahia-Brasil, Gloria Cari Huanca

Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana

Introduction: High rates in anthropometric parameters such as excess weight, body fat, visceral fat, hypertension generate serious problems that affect the health of the general population. Objective: To identify the effects produced by the intervention program "integral diet and physical exercise" on anthropometric parameters and blood pressure in a community in Salvador de Bahia. Methodology: Experimental intervention study lasting 40 days in which 31 adults participated, carried out in a neighborhood of the municipality of Salvador (Bahia), Brazil. The study consisted of administering a comprehensive diet based on whole grains, oilseeds, legumes, fruits, vegetables and total abstinence from foods of …

Lifestyle Of Chilean Medical Students During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Ana Belén Cáceres Codoceo, Ismael Morales Ojeda

Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana

Objective: To analyze the relationship of lifestyle and habits associated with health care and religiosity in Chilean Adventist medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Analytical and cross-sectional, census, non-experimental design. The population consisted of 72 Adventist medical students who attended or are in any year of the career in 2020 and 2021. The FANTASTIC instrument was applied, in its validated version, and an evaluation of habits associated with health care and religiosity. The work was approved by an ethics committee. Results: 55.6% are female. The mean age is 22.64. 43.1% of the students have some type of diet associated …

Healthy Lifestyle Promotion And Its Effect On General Practitioners At National Oncology Institute March – April 2021, Irma A. Hernández Núñez, Amin A. Valencia Leal

Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana

Introduction: The medical population is considered a representation of integral health. Its work characteristics predispose each member to be complicit in an unconscious practice and promotion of an unhealthy lifestyle. The aim of this work was to describe the effects on lifestyle of an educational intervention in general practitioners in an active work environment. Methods: This study included 18 general practitioners working at the “Instituto Oncológico Nacional de Panamá”. It consisted of 10 virtual educational sessions delivered by trained professionals for 2 months. Results: Positive changes and improvement in all measured variables were reported, including increased frequency of exercise sessions, …

Wellness Application, Effects, And Evaluation From The Cardiofood Lifestyle Program: A Latin American Experience, Yael Alejandra Hasbani, Gabriel H. Lapman, Jonathan Eliel Hasbani

Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana

Introduction: The changes in daily routines as a result of the mitigating measures implemented in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic represent a challenge for the Latin American population to preserve their general well-being. Objective: To evaluate the wellness assessment from the lifestyle medicine program Cardiofood Lifestyle in virtual modality in Latin American participants during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Methods: Analytical, retrospective and descriptive study, with a quantitative approach; developed in virtual mode between May and December 2020. The population sample was 51 participants. A subjective assessment questionnaire and a self-authorship wellness score were applied and validated by a …

The Efficacy Of A Sumatriptan And Naproxen Combination Pill In A Patient With Chronic Migraines Who Discontinued Triptan Therapy In The Past Due To A Self-Reported Poor Response To Sumatriptan Monotherapy, Ethan M. Cohen

Clinical Research in Practice: The Journal of Team Hippocrates

A clinical decision report using:

Mathew NT, Landy S, Stark S, et al. Fixed-dose sumatriptan and naproxen in poor responders to triptans with a short half-life. Headache. 2009;49(7):971-982. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1526-4610.2009.01458.x

for a patient with chronic migraines who had self-reported poor response to sumatriptan monotherapy.

Lifestyle Intervention Is Superior To Metformin In Prevention Of Microvascular Complications Of Diabetes In Women, But Socioeconomic Barriers May Lead To Use Of Combination, Katanya C. Alaga, Jesse Haddad

Clinical Research in Practice: The Journal of Team Hippocrates

A clinical decision report using

Diabetes Prevention Program Research Group. Long-term effects of lifestyle intervention or metformin on diabetes development and microvascular complications over 15-year follow-up: The Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2015;3(11):866-875. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2213-8587(15)00291-0

for a patient with pre-diabetes who is concerned about the prevention of microvascular complications through lifestyle intervention while managing her busy schedule as a traveling house cleaner.

The Correlation Between Specialty Choice And The Quality Of Life Of Lebanese Physicians, Nariman Salem, Abdel Raouf Kayssi, Khalil Fayad, Ali Ghanem, Zeina Hatoum, Lama Younes, Stephanie El Haddad, Bassel Jbahi

BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing

Doctors suffer a stressful life and are less satisfied than individuals in other careers. A trend has been observed among medical students in USA showing a change of specialty choice to alleviate their quality of life. Even though most medical students choose their career path based on the field they are most pleased with, it sounds reasonable to get an idea about the quality of life in the specialty they will elect to do. The objective of this study is to evaluate the correlation between specialty choice and the quality of life of Lebanese physicians, to see which specialties have …

Pro-Anorexia Website Harm, Jane C. Silva Ramirez

Journal of Critical Issues in Educational Practice

This paper explores the nature of websites that glorify eating disorders, or EDs. These websites are often referred to as “pro-ED” (pro-eating disorder), “pro-ana” (pro-anorexia), or “pro-mia” (pro-bulimia). For the purpose of this paper, only pro-ED, pro-ana, and pro-recovery website research were the focus. Scholarly articles found in California State University San Bernardino’s database were used to distinguish the different ways that these websites help and cause harm to individuals. Articles about pro-ED and pro-ana websites helped prove harmful to individuals, claiming the disorder as a “lifestyle”. It also showed the support these communities feel when interacting through blogs, comments, …

Effect Of Health Promotion Program Among Patients With Newly Diagnosed Diabetes Mellitus Regarding Lifestyle Modification, G Jhansi Rani Ms

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder. A change in lifestyle helps to control diabetes. Objectives: To find the knowledge and attitude on lifestyle modification among patients with newly diagnosed diabetes and effectiveness of health promotion program. Material and methods: Pre-experimental one group pretest, post-test designs are adopted and purposive sampling techniques are used to select 30 newly diagnosed diabetic patients. The knowledge and attitude on lifestyle modification among diabetic patient was assessed by using structured questionnaire. Then the health promotion program was given after pre-test and post-test was carried out after two weeks (during next follow up). Results …

Dietary Habits And Lifestyle In School-Aged Children From Bucharest, Romania, Anca Pantea Stoian, Liliana F. Andronache, Razvan Hainarosie, Dan N. Paduraru, Cristinel D. Badiu, Andreea Arsene, Claudia Mehedintu, Georgiana Ditu, Silviu M. Pituru, Cristina Orlov, Mihaela Oros, Cornelia Nitipir

Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences

Background. This study evaluated the difference between boys and girls in terms of nutritional status, lifestyle, and dietary habits during school life.

Materials and Methods. A descriptive and observational study was conducted in 2016, in which 251 children, aged 7-17, from 3 elementary schools and a high school inBucharest,Romania, were evaluated. A questionnaire was used to assess food behavior, eating, and lifestyle habits.

Results. Boys had a significantly higher waist circumference (71.18±9) than girls (67.46±9.91) (p=0.004). Thus 27% of boys were overweight or obese compared with only 22% of the girls. Differences were also seen between the two groups in …

Effects Of A Self-Management Educational Program On Metabolic Control In Type 2 Diabetes, Hosein Ali Sadeghian, Sri Venkata Madu, Kamal Agrawal, Aanjor Tupil Kannan, Kireet Agrawal

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: India has 63 million diabetic people and the overall prevalence of diabetes in this country is 8.37%. Lifestyle modification by education is the most cost-effective strategy to have better metabolic control. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a self-management educational program on control of type 2 diabetes Materials and methods: It was a randomized controlled interventional study conducted among 306 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending the Diabetic Clinic at G.T.B. Hospital, Delhi, from March 2010 to May 2013. The intervention was in the form of group education based on a self-management program, …

Book Review Of Global Aids Policy (Douglas A. Feldman, Ed.; Bergin & Garvey 1994), Devin Morgan

RISK: Health, Safety & Environment (1990-2002)

Review of the book Global AIDS Policy (Douglas A. Feldman, ed.; Bergin & Garvey 1994). About the editor and contributors, index, introduction, preface, references. LC 94-2850; ISBN 0-89789-412-YK [250 pp. $18.95 paper; $65.00 cloth. 88 Post Road West, Westport CT 06881.]

Systematic Development Of Trans-Theoretically Based Behavioral Risk Management Programs, Galen E. Cole, David R. Holtgrave, Nilka M. Rios

RISK: Health, Safety & Environment (1990-2002)

The authors explain the development and use of a behavioral Risk management strategy. It is designed for developing interventions to change behaviors, e.g., to lower the Risk of AIDS. The advantage of their strategy is said to be its structure combined with flexibility. Intervenors are not restricted to a single model in determining factors most relevant to changing Risky behavior.