Maryam Aljumaily, N. Al-Naimi, Rawdhah Al-Amer, Aya Hamdan, Sabika S. Allehdan, T. Al-Jaberi, A. Hushki, Y. Rayyan, Reema Tayyem
{"title":"Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables and Gastric Cancer Risk: Answers From Case-Control Study","authors":"Maryam Aljumaily, N. Al-Naimi, Rawdhah Al-Amer, Aya Hamdan, Sabika S. Allehdan, T. Al-Jaberi, A. Hushki, Y. Rayyan, Reema Tayyem","doi":"10.1177/15598276231222880","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15598276231222880","url":null,"abstract":"Several dietary and non-dietary factors and genetic predispositions may play an important role in gastric carcinogenesis. The association between fruit and vegetable with gastric cancer (GC) is still unclear. This study aimed to investigate the association between fruit and vegetable intake and GC risk. This case-control study enrolled 173 patients with GC and 313 GC-free controls between March 2015 and August 2018. Dietary data was collected separately from each patient using an interview-based food frequency questionnaire. The results showed a significant ( P ≤ .05) inverse association between grape and melon consumption and GC development. In contrast, the consumption of 100% orange juice, orange, pear, and strawberry increased significantly ( P ≤ .05) the risk of GC. However, mixed vegetables, vegetables fried with olive oil, and onion consumption showed a significant ( P ≤ .05) protective effect against GC. No association was detected for the other examined fruits and vegetables (dates, watermelon, peach, green beans, peas, carrot, and stuffed vegetables). Although many fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of GC, others may increase it. The method of vegetable and fruit preparation may affect the nutritive value. More studies are warranted to confirm our findings.","PeriodicalId":47480,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2023-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138959769","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. N. Hall, Hudson Cunningham-Baker, Jamie S. Bodenlos, Dori W. Pekmezi
{"title":"Physical Activity and Self-Compassion: A Systemic Review","authors":"J. N. Hall, Hudson Cunningham-Baker, Jamie S. Bodenlos, Dori W. Pekmezi","doi":"10.1177/15598276231222183","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15598276231222183","url":null,"abstract":"Physical activity (PA) and self-compassion (SC) have been shown to positively impact mental and physical health. Findings from a prior review provided evidence of the positive effect of PA on SC. The increased interest and published studies in this area in recent years are not surprising. Since the last review, we have experienced surges in stress and inactivity as well as a global pandemic. Thus, the aims of the current review are to provide an update on the state of the science for PA activity and SC, pinpoint gaps and advances, and provide future directions for this burgeoning literature. A total of 10 recent studies, with n = 6808 participants, were reviewed, including 7 non-experimental and 3 experimental studies. Most (6 out of 7) of the non-experimental studies reported a significant association between SC and PA or related variables in varying populations. Overall, this review corroborated past findings on the relationship between SC and PA, highlighted the extension of this work to new populations and physical activities, and identified interesting emerging trends. A better understanding of how these critical components of self-care “work” could help dramatically improve quality of life and have important public health implications, especially in our post-pandemic world.","PeriodicalId":47480,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2023-12-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139001191","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jihye Lee, Bridget Coffie, K. Davis, Cynthia Warren, Jean Keller, Tao Zhang
{"title":"Promising Practices to Promote Physical Activity and Healthy Eating Among Head Start Caregivers and Their Children","authors":"Jihye Lee, Bridget Coffie, K. Davis, Cynthia Warren, Jean Keller, Tao Zhang","doi":"10.1177/15598276231221512","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15598276231221512","url":null,"abstract":"Many children in Head Start programs do not meet physical activity (PA) and dietary intake recommendations and have increased risk for obesity. The purpose of this pilot study was to formatively assess a multi-level intervention, exploring strategies to encourage PA and healthy eating among north Texas Head Start families. In year 1, 5 Head Start sites with 217 children began the Head Start to Healthy Lifestyles (HSHL) project. Direct and indirect education strategies began in the last 2 months of the school year. Surveys were used to evaluate child and caregiver PA, healthy eating behaviors, and interagency collaboration. Strategies and barriers to adopting healthy lifestyles were assessed via grant partner discussions. Of 217 children enrolled, 109 caregivers consented to participate in research, of which 35 completed baseline surveys and 10 also submitted post surveys. The number of fruits eaten by Head Start caregivers improved ( P < .05). Perceived level of collaboration among grant partners was high. Strategies appreciated by Head Start site partners included PA support in the classrooms, take-home gardens, and reading food group books. Additional needed support included tasting and on-site cooking classes. Barriers to participation included few face-to-face meetings with parents, staffing shortages post-COVID, and difficulty engaging families.","PeriodicalId":47480,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2023-12-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139001215","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sussan Askari, Chetan P. Phadke, Juan Antonio Fernandez, E. Frates
{"title":"Paving the Path to Wellness for Stroke Survivors: A Lifestyle Medicine Group Intervention","authors":"Sussan Askari, Chetan P. Phadke, Juan Antonio Fernandez, E. Frates","doi":"10.1177/15598276231221118","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15598276231221118","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Stroke is the leading cause of disability and the second-most leading cause of mortality. Stroke has both physical and psychological impact on the lives of stroke survivors. Lifestyle modifications have a pivotal role in post-stroke management care. The Paving the Path to Wellness Program (PPWP) is a 12-week program offered to stroke survivors at Spaulding Rehabilitation Center following discharge. The program encompasses the following domains: physical activity, nutrition, stress management, time-outs, energy, sleep, purpose, and social connections. Objective: The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the PPWP on the recovery of stroke survivors. Methods: Three stroke survivors who participated in the program were interviewed following completion of the program. Results: The results showed the PPWP had a positive impact on physical health (e.g., increased physical activity, weight loss, nutrition awareness, and better stress management); helped to create a new purpose (e.g., happiness, satisfaction, and well-being); and improved the social life of the participants (better awareness and importance of friends and family). Conclusions: Next steps are to study this program in a larger stroke population and examine long-term effects.","PeriodicalId":47480,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2023-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139006949","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Franklin S. Ly, T. Santander, Stephany Pavlov, Jiayang Zhao, Minghao Zhang, Dahyana Arroyo, Sergio Sokolovskiy, Anirudh Iyer, Yanis Yankauskas, John Chen, Michael B. Miller, Linda Petzold, Henry T. Yang, P. Hansma
{"title":"Home-Use and Portable Biofeedback Lowers Anxiety and Pain in Chronic Pain Subjects","authors":"Franklin S. Ly, T. Santander, Stephany Pavlov, Jiayang Zhao, Minghao Zhang, Dahyana Arroyo, Sergio Sokolovskiy, Anirudh Iyer, Yanis Yankauskas, John Chen, Michael B. Miller, Linda Petzold, Henry T. Yang, P. Hansma","doi":"10.1177/15598276231221112","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15598276231221112","url":null,"abstract":"In this study, we investigated the use of novel, home-use and portable biofeedback devices in a remote program for managing chronic pain. In three separate 4-week pilot studies, participants engaged in twice-daily, 10-minute biofeedback sessions, with self-assessed reductions in anxiety and pain levels using the 6-item State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-6) and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), respectively, in Studies 2 and 3. Among these 113 (Study 2) and 237 (Study 3) biofeedback sessions, 81 (∼72%) and 130 (∼55%) showed reductions in pain, while 93 (∼82%) and 184 (∼78%) experienced reductions in anxiety. A positive relationship was found between anxiety and pain reduction, indicating that larger reductions in anxiety correspond to larger reductions in pain. In Study 1, only anxiety reductions were measured: across 143 biofeedback sessions, 127 experienced reductions in anxiety (∼89%). Participants in all studies demonstrated reductions in baseline to final results in pain, anxiety, and showed increases in satisfaction and recovery. Our results provide strong evidence that portable biofeedback devices can enhance pain management programs by helping to alleviate anxiety and pain in individuals living with chronic conditions. This study can provide a basis for the integration of biofeedback devices into the expanding research of lifestyle and integrative medicine.","PeriodicalId":47480,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2023-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139007864","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
P. Vlastarakos, Angeliki Gkouvali, E. Tavoulari, Despoina Katsochi
{"title":"Attitudes and Parameters Influencing the Smoking Epidemic in Greece: What is Important?","authors":"P. Vlastarakos, Angeliki Gkouvali, E. Tavoulari, Despoina Katsochi","doi":"10.1177/15598276231220614","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15598276231220614","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction/Aims: Smoking is the biggest cause of preventable death and ill health in the developed world. The present study investigated the association between socio-demographic, and attitudinal factors with smoking initiation, and cessation in Greece, and gained an insight pertaining the main source of information about smoking. The research hypothesis that smoking is continued, because of ensuing dependence, and stopped, following doctors’ warnings of possible nearing onset for serious illness development was also tested. Materials/Methods: Internet-based survey in people belonging to the AKOS anti-cancer institute registry. Chi-squared, t-test and ANOVA investigated the relations, or compared the differences between categorical variables. Multiple binary logistic-regression models investigated the relation of selected result variables with potential predictor factors. Results/Conclusion: 1618 adults participated, yielding a response rate of 83.3%. Smokers, ex-, and non-smokers differed in age, and sector of employment. There was a gender effect in several factors pertaining smoking initiation/duration/cessation efforts. Discontinuation efforts were more likely in systematic smokers (OR = 1.473) and were positively associated with smoking duration (OR = 1.025), emotional distress as the primary reason for smoking initiation (OR = 2.165), anti-smoking campaign through television (OR = 1.637), and keynote lectures (OR = 2.307). Younger age of smoking initiation (OR = .939), and a reprimanding attitude towards smokers (OR = .472) negatively influenced cessation efforts.","PeriodicalId":47480,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2023-12-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138587945","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jennifer Bleck, Kasia Smith, Jasmine Mansouri, Caroline Early
{"title":"Exploring the Link Between Demographic, Employment, and Coaching Characteristics With Financial Earning Among Health and Wellness Coaches","authors":"Jennifer Bleck, Kasia Smith, Jasmine Mansouri, Caroline Early","doi":"10.1177/15598276231218939","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15598276231218939","url":null,"abstract":"The health and wellness coaching profession has been rapidly growing. This study explored associations between demographic, employment, and coaching characteristics with financial earnings among coaches. A cross-sectional survey was analyzed using bivariate analyses and multivariate regression modeling. Amongst 740 coaches, 62% reported working part-time. Coaches reported a mean hourly salary of $40.30 (SD = 22.23), and 26.2% of coaches reported an annual income from coaching of $50,000 or more. A higher proportion of full-time coaches reported earning over $50,000 annually (55.9% vs 8.1%); however, part-time coaches had a higher mean hourly wage in non-private practice settings ($46.25 vs $34.62). No differences were found regarding client fee per hour in private practice between part-time ($96.61) and full-time ($99.93) coaches. Coaches who manage other coaches, work in corporate/employee wellness, and have higher average weekly caseloads were likelier to report an annual income of $50,000 or more. Moreover, coaches working at a digital health company made less per hour. In contrast, coaches at corporate/employee wellness programs and coaches targeting women earned higher hourly salaries. The findings identify trends among coaches about salary. Recognizing these trends provides an opportunity to expand efforts to standardize the profession and advance diversity.","PeriodicalId":47480,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2023-12-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138592331","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Synergy of Mediation and Lifestyle Medication: A New Horizon in Mental Health Treatment","authors":"Joshua Toan Nguyen, S. Srivastava","doi":"10.1177/15598276231218187","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15598276231218187","url":null,"abstract":"Mental health conditions range from mood disturbances like depression and bipolar disorder to anxiety and psychotic disorders, eating disorders, and ADHD. Treatment plans traditionally involve pharmaceutical interventions. However, the emerging concept of lifestyle medicine can be an additive strategy for mental health management. The primary aim of this article is to dive into the use of medication in treating different mental health disorders and also highlight lifestyle changes, such as dietary adjustments and physical activity, as a means to enhance mental well-being, mitigate medication side effects, and address comorbid side effects like diabetes and obesity. The comprehensive approach of lifestyle medicine is presented as a promising complementary option, aiming for better symptom control and improved quality of life alongside medication in managing complex mental health conditions.","PeriodicalId":47480,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2023-12-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138590214","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Physical Activity as a Potential Tool in Therapeutic Works of University Mental Health Professionals in the United States","authors":"Bryce T. Daniels, Robert E. Davis, Erin K. Howie","doi":"10.1177/15598276231220559","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15598276231220559","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Students’ yearly visits to university counseling centers have increased, concurrent with an increase in diagnosed anxiety and depression. Physical activity (PA) has positive effects on mental health. PA referral may be an option to utilize PA in university mental healthcare. However, clinicians’ perceptions and capacity of PA referral need to be established before implementation. Methods: Using a qualitative descriptive design, 14 licensed mental health professionals across seven southern universities participated in semi-structured virtual interviews to explore perceptions of prescribing PA to patients and referring patients to a PA specialist. Results: Thematic analysis revealed professionals perceived PA to be important for mental health, support prescribing PA to patients, face barriers to prescribing PA, professionals support referring patients to a PA specialist, and professionals face barriers referring to a PA specialist. Conclusions: Professionals agreed that PA was important for mental health and referring to a PA specialist would be the most feasible strategy to incorporate PA in their therapeutic work for patients struggling with physical inactivity and mental health. Future studies should investigate a PA referral system's implementation within university counseling centers and how this system can affect the mental health and PA of college students seeking mental health treatment.","PeriodicalId":47480,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2023-12-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138591553","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Academic Basis of Lifestyle Medicine","authors":"James M. Rippe","doi":"10.1177/15598276231212825","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15598276231212825","url":null,"abstract":"There is no longer any serious doubt that daily habits and actions profoundly impact on both short- and long-term health and quality of life. An overwhelming body of scientific and medical literature supports this contention. Thousands of studies support the concept that regular physical activity, healthy nutrition and maintaining a healthy body weight, not smoking cigarettes, obtaining healthy sleep, reducing stress and maintaining positive connections with other individuals all profoundly impact on health. The scientific literature the supports the health impact of these daily habits and actions is underscored by its incorporation into virtually every evidence-based clinical guideline in the area of metabolic diseases. Thus, the scientific basis for lifestyle medicine rests on an enormous body of evidence-based literature. The key issue in lifestyle medicine is to provide an overall framework where these studies, which are often spread over scientific literature in multiple disciplines, can be made accessible to the medical community and to the public at large. This is the essence of the field of lifestyle medicine. The academic basis of lifestyle medicine is robust and needs to be emphasized by all practitioners of lifestyle medicine. This is the key to moving this field forward into the future.","PeriodicalId":47480,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2023-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138595890","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}