Robert Krisztian Janko, Irmgard Haussmann, Ashok Patel
{"title":"The Prevalence of Infectious Diseases Among Seventh-Day Adventists: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Robert Krisztian Janko, Irmgard Haussmann, Ashok Patel","doi":"10.1177/15598276251370238","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15598276251370238","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Several studies have investigated the incidence of chronic diseases among Adventists, but less is known about the association between the prevalence of infectious diseases and the Adventist lifestyle. <b>Methods:</b> This systematic review adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and has been registered on PROSPERO under CRD42024502363. Relevant studies were searched in databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus. Observational studies reporting on the prevalence or occurrence of infectious diseases within the Adventist community were included if they were published in English language. The included studies were synthesised in the form of a narrative synthesis. <b>Results:</b> The outcomes related to infectious conditions identified were <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i>, <i>Helicobacter pylori</i>, antibodies to <i>Vibrio</i> species and Norwalk virus, upper respiratory infections (URIs), COVID-19 disease, H1N1 influenza, and infectious disease-related mortality. A lower prevalence of some infectious diseases was shown among Adventists. A study noted lower Toxoplasma gondii seroprevalence in Adventists, and another associated high fruit, vegetable, and water intake with fewer respiratory infections. <b>Conclusions:</b> The Adventist lifestyle may be associated with a lower prevalence of infectious diseases, likely due in part to the Adventist diet. However, further research is needed to clarify the relative contributions of individual lifestyle factors to these protective effects.</p>","PeriodicalId":47480,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"15598276251370238"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12367706/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144974137","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kirk Voelker, Chippy Ajithan, Jordan Colbert, Mikka Ipri, Lauren Pullman, Tonya S King
{"title":"Impact of a Semi-Virtual Lifestyle Medicine Program on Health Metrics of Metabolic Dysfunction.","authors":"Kirk Voelker, Chippy Ajithan, Jordan Colbert, Mikka Ipri, Lauren Pullman, Tonya S King","doi":"10.1177/15598276251365154","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15598276251365154","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> Lifestyle medicine can reduce the risk of developing cardiometabolic disease. Yet, interventions are predominantly designed for rehabilitation, and many struggle with time and location barriers. Virtual health coaching modalities show promise in addressing these barriers. This paper describes the outcomes of a semi-virtual, prevention-focused lifestyle medicine program that ranged from 10-12 weeks. <b>Method:</b> A retrospective, observational study was conducted to examine the impact of this program on participant outcomes. The results included changes in health risk factors (eg, weight, blood pressure, waist circumference) and lifestyle behaviors (eg, nutrition habits, exercise frequency, quality of life). <b>Results:</b> When comparing pre-post data, reductions in the primary health metrics including weight (mean: -8.5 pounds; SD: 7.54, <i>P</i> < 0.001), systolic blood pressure (mean: -6.1 mmHg; SD: 11.62, <i>P</i> < 0.001), and diastolic blood pressure (mean: -4.7 mmHg; SD: 9.03, <i>P</i> < 0.001) were observed. Significant improvements were noted in body mass index, waist and hip circumferences, resting heart rate, and quality of life. Participants adhered to the program and experienced meaningful clinical improvements. <b>Conclusion:</b> The reported outcomes demonstrate the potential benefits of this semi-virtual program, which utilized a health coaching approach, on participant health metrics.</p>","PeriodicalId":47480,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"15598276251365154"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12339494/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144849389","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cecelia Zielke, Sylvia E Badon, Mibhali Bhalala, Hannah R Thompson
{"title":"Physical Activity During the Perinatal Period: A Fact Sheet for Clinicians.","authors":"Cecelia Zielke, Sylvia E Badon, Mibhali Bhalala, Hannah R Thompson","doi":"10.1177/15598276251364774","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15598276251364774","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Regular physical activity is important for health maintenance across the lifespan and is particularly important during the perinatal period (1 year before conception to 1 year after childbirth). During the perinatal period, physical activity promotes favorable physical and mental health outcomes for the mother and positive developmental and metabolic health outcomes for the fetus. However, the prevalence of meeting physical activity guidelines during the perinatal period is low. In this review, we outline national physical activity guidelines and address benefits and risks of physical activity for 3 stages of the perinatal period: (1) women trying to become pregnant, (2) pregnant women, and (3) women in the postpartum period for one year following delivery. Guidelines recommend women in all 3 perinatal stages incorporate at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity into their week. Women trying to become pregnant and women in the postpartum period (starting 6-8 weeks post-delivery) should also incorporate vigorous-intensity physical activity (with 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity equivalent to 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity) and at least 2 muscle-strengthening sessions weekly. To conclude, we provide a framework for clinicians to effectively prescribe physical activity and increase physical activity accessibility for women throughout the perinatal period.</p>","PeriodicalId":47480,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"15598276251364774"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12328362/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144817922","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Association of Dietary and Psychological Variables with Infertility.","authors":"Quyen Kelly, Joshua Fogel, Shauna Harrison, Lennox Bryson","doi":"10.1177/15598276251365131","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15598276251365131","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> To investigate the association of dietary and psychological health variables with infertility. <b>Methods:</b> A cross-sectional survey was administered to non-pregnant women aged 18-34 years. Data were collected on dietary topics (practices, formal diets, psychological beliefs) and psychological health (depression, anxiety, stress). Covariates included demographics and medical history. Infertility was defined as self-reported clinical diagnosis or lack of conception for more than one year with at least 18 months elapsed time since the last birth. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify independent predictors of infertility. <b>Results:</b> Among 398 participants, 149 (37.4%) met the criteria for infertility. In multivariate analysis, the belief of being overweight (OR 2.59; 95% CI: 1.40-4.81) was significantly associated with infertility, whereas other dietary variables were not. Moderate-to-severe anxiety (OR 2.01; 95% CI: 1.08-3.72) and high perceived stress (OR 1.86; 95% CI: 1.07-3.23) were also significantly associated with infertility, while depression showed no significant association. <b>Conclusion:</b> We recommend that clinicians adopt a comprehensive approach to early infertility evaluation that includes not only formal screening for psychological health status, but also psychological aspects of diet. Such early identification and lifestyle interventions in these domains may improve reproductive outcomes and enhance patient care.</p>","PeriodicalId":47480,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"15598276251365131"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12328355/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144817923","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"From Social Isolation to Connection: A Prescription for Health and Wellness.","authors":"Sneha Baxi Srivastava","doi":"10.1177/15598276251361459","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15598276251361459","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Social isolation and loneliness are a public health crisis-nearly half of U.S. adults report feeling lonely, yet most don't recognize it as a serious issue-impacting people across communities and generations. The impact on physical and mental health is overwhelming. This paper is a glimpse into this problem, and provides an overview of how to approach conversations as a health care professional, highlighting the role of a pharmacist. This expanded role also aligns with lifestyle medicine principles, where the focus shifts from disease treatment to wellness promotion. In this framework, pharmacists act as health coaches, community educators, and system-level innovators.</p>","PeriodicalId":47480,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"15598276251361459"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12316676/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144776558","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sarah Ibrahim, Jasper R Senff, Janani Sivakumar, Matthew Ventresca, Judith Coulson, Sanjula Singh, Aleksandra Pikula
{"title":"Lifestyle Medicine Education in Health Professionals Curricula: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Sarah Ibrahim, Jasper R Senff, Janani Sivakumar, Matthew Ventresca, Judith Coulson, Sanjula Singh, Aleksandra Pikula","doi":"10.1177/15598276251362806","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15598276251362806","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Underlying NCDs are modifiable risk factors, which may be targeted through Lifestyle Medicine (LM). LM is an evidence-based and clinical discipline that supports healthy lifestyle habits. Much of LM integration in practice is rooted in the education afforded within health professional's curricula. The study aimed to determine the effectiveness of LM educational interventions within health professional's curricula on knowledge, competence, self-efficacy/confidence and skills. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted with data analyzed using descriptive statistics and a Random Effect Meta-analysis. A total of 14 studies were included. Interventions centered around substance use, nutrition and physical activity with no studies obtained on the sleep health, stress management and social connectedness pillars. Interventions showed a positive impact on improving knowledge standardized mean difference (SMD): 0.71 (95% CI: 0.25-1.18), self-esteem/self-confidence SMD: 1.34 (95% CI: 0.61-2.07), and outcome practice SMD: 0.78 (95% CI 0.29-1.26). There was insufficient power to provide reliable estimates for the attitude outcome. Integrating LM educational interventions within health professional's curricula is promising and recommended to better equip trainees and future health care providers to support patients with the adoption of a healthy lifestyle.</p>","PeriodicalId":47480,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"15598276251362806"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12313616/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144776559","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Disordered Eating Behaviors in Individuals With Physical Disabilities: A Narrative Review.","authors":"Emma Raffman, Prakash Jayabalan","doi":"10.1177/15598276251363516","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15598276251363516","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This paper aims to review the current literature on the prevalence of eating disorders (EDs) and their manifestations in individuals with physical disabilities (IWPD). To do this, we performed a comprehensive search of PubMed and identified 631 articles that were potentially relevant to this study. Following a title, abstract, and full-text review, 48 articles were selected. Among the 48 articles included in this review, demographics which were assessed included individuals with spina bifida, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, and athletes with disabilities. These articles were primarily case reports or cross-sectional studies that discussed anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge eating, food addiction, pica, and sleep-related eating disorders. Upon further analysis of these articles, we conclude eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors are prevalent among individuals with physical disabilities though different disabilities often exhibit different EDs originating from different etiologies.</p>","PeriodicalId":47480,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"15598276251363516"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12303930/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144754827","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Lifestyle Medicine Education and Pediatrics: Where We Are and Where We Need to Go.","authors":"Lorraine Marasco Schratz, Brammy Rajakumar, Beth Frates","doi":"10.1177/15598276251359509","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15598276251359509","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47480,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"15598276251359509"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12279760/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144700085","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Evolution of Lifestyle Medicine Education: What, Why, How, Who, and What Now.","authors":"Beth Frates","doi":"10.1177/15598276251359562","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15598276251359562","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47480,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"15598276251359562"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12276203/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144683385","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}