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This research aims to elucidate the gender differences in the association between cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevalence and Life’s Essential 8 (LE8), a recently updated measure of cardiovascular health (CVH). ​This research aims to elucidate the gender differences in the association between cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevalence and Life’s Essential 8 (LE8), a recently updated measure of […]

Ultra-processed food (UPF) contributes to nearly 50% of Canadians’ diets. Research in other countries has begun to implicate high intakes of UPFs and negative health outcomes, including body mass index, waist … ​Ultra-processed food (UPF) contributes to nearly 50% of Canadians’ diets. Research in other countries has begun to implicate high intakes of UPFs and

The World Health Organization defines low birth weight as a birth weight of less than 2500 g, regardless of the gestational age. It is regarded as the most significant predictor of infant mortality overall, pa… ​The World Health Organization defines low birth weight as a birth weight of less than 2500 g, regardless of the

There is now a substantial body of evidence supporting the positive impact of urban green spaces on human health and well-being. Most studies in this field have primarily focused on various types of green land… ​There is now a substantial body of evidence supporting the positive impact of urban green spaces on human health and

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a clinical syndrome associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and dyslipidemia. Its primary features include dyslipidemia, hypertension, abdominal obesity, and ins… ​Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a clinical syndrome associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and dyslipidemia. Its primary features include dyslipidemia, hypertension, abdominal obesity, and ins… Read More

Measuring implementation fidelity is crucial yet proves challenging. While observational methods are considered the gold standard, their practicality in geographically dispersed community settings is often lim… ​Measuring implementation fidelity is crucial yet proves challenging. While observational methods are considered the gold standard, their practicality in geographically dispersed community settings is often lim… Read More

Personalised recommendations for action and coping plans for physical activity (PA) may reduce user burden and increase plan quality. Ontologies are a promising alternative to existing black-box approaches for… ​Personalised recommendations for action and coping plans for physical activity (PA) may reduce user burden and increase plan quality. Ontologies are a promising alternative to existing

ABSTRACT Background Decisions related to artificial nutrition and hydration (ANH) provision for patients with terminal cancer are a complex topic that can affect the patients’ quality of life (QoL). This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes and practices of healthcare professionals (HCPs) in South Africa concerning the provision of ANH for patients with terminal

Pictorial menus were piloted in hospital alongside verbal electronic meal ordering, which resulted in improved patient experience and mostly positive staff feedback. However, they increased plate wastage and did not alter patients’ energy and protein intake. ABSTRACT Introduction Changes to the hospital meal ordering process can improve the suitability of meals by providing support and

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common health condition related to a woman’s hormonal problems. Hormonal imbalance, metabolic disorders, and an increased insulin level mainly characterize the ailment. Th… ​Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common health condition related to a woman’s hormonal problems. Hormonal imbalance, metabolic disorders, and an increased insulin level mainly characterize