Effects Of Lifestyle Modification Research Articles

The effectiveness of lifestyle modification on improving the typology of integration and pathology of women in the family

The effectiveness of lifestyle modification on improving the typology of integration and pathology of women in the family

Effect of Lifestyle Modification on Relieving Constipation Symptoms among Patients with Liver Cirrhosis

Effect of Lifestyle Modification on Relieving Constipation Symptoms among Patients with Liver Cirrhosis

Poor glycemic control in diabetic patients increases the risk of recurrent atrial arrhythmia and cardiovascular hospitalizations among morbidly obese patients undergoing atrial fibrillation ablation

Abstract Background/Introduction Obesity and atrial fibrillation (AF) coexist and share multiple cardiovascular risk factors. Lifestyle modifications can reduce AF burden in obese patients. However, the time invested in pursing lifestyle changes may delay AF ablation, which could negate the procedural benefit. Purpose To examine the effects of lifestyle modifications and the timing of catheter ablation on morbidly obese patients with AF. Methods This retrospective study included 217 consecutive AF patients with a body mass index (BMI) ≥35 kg/m2 undergoing AF ablation at a tertiary care center from 2012 to 2019. Modifiable risks were examined, including the time from AF diagnosis to ablation, fluctuation of BMI >5% or an increase in BMI >3% prior to ablation, mean systolic blood pressure >130 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure >80 mmHg, obstructive sleep apnea with CPAP noncompliance, hyperlipidemia without statin therapy, tobacco use, excessive alcohol use, and diabetes mellitus with hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) ≥6.5%. The primary outcome was a composite of recurrent atrial arrhythmias and cardiovascular (CV) hospitalizations following AF ablation. A multivariate analysis adjusting for age, gender and modifiable risks was performed. Results The mean age was 61±9 years old, 58% were female and 45% had persistent AF. A substantial portion of the study patients had modifiable risk factors, ranging from 2.7% with excessive alcohol use to 67.3% experiencing delayed AF ablation, Figure 1. The median time from diagnosed AF to ablation was 1.3 years. During a mean follow-up of 2.9 years after AF ablation, 136 (62.7%) patients met the primary outcome. Only HbA1c ≥6.5% was an independent risk factor with adjusted hazard ratio of 1.57, 95% confidence interval 1.02–2.36, P=0.0412, Figure 2A. Delayed AF ablation did not alter the outcome, Figure 2B. There was no interaction between time of ablation and HbA1c ≥6.5% (P=0.67). Conclusion Substantial portions of morbidly obese patients undergoing AF ablation have potentially modifiable risk factors. Poor glycemic control with HbA1c ≥6.5% predicts an increased risk of recurrent atrial arrhythmias and CV hospitalizations, while delayed AF ablation does not. This finding underscores an importance of optimizing HbA1c in morbidly obese patients with AF to reduce adverse outcomes after ablation. Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding sources: None.

Effects of Lifestyle Modification on Patients With Resistant Hypertension: Results of the TRIUMPH Randomized Clinical Trial.

Although lifestyle modifications generally are effective in lowering blood pressure (BP) among patients with unmedicated hypertension and in those treated with 1 or 2 antihypertensive agents, the value of exercise and diet for lowering BP in patients with resistant hypertension is unknown. One hundred forty patients with resistant hypertension (mean age, 63 years; 48% female; 59% Black; 31% with diabetes; 21% with chronic kidney disease) were randomly assigned to a 4-month program of lifestyle modification (C-LIFE [Center-Based Lifestyle Intervention]) including dietary counseling, behavioral weight management, and exercise, or a single counseling session providing SEPA (Standardized Education and Physician Advice). The primary end point was clinic systolic BP; secondary end points included 24-hour ambulatory BP and select cardiovascular disease biomarkers including baroreflex sensitivity to quantify the influence of the baroreflex on heart rate, high-frequency heart rate variability to assess vagally mediated modulation of heart rate, flow-mediated dilation to evaluate endothelial function, pulse wave velocity to assess arterial stiffness, and left ventricular mass to characterize left ventricular structure. Between-group comparisons revealed that the reduction in clinic systolic BP was greater in C-LIFE (-12.5 [95% CI, -14.9 to -10.2] mm Hg) compared with SEPA(-7.1 [-95% CI, 10.4 to -3.7] mm Hg) (P=0.005); 24-hour ambulatory systolic BP also was reduced in C-LIFE (-7.0 [95% CI, -8.5 to -4.0] mm Hg), with no change in SEPA (-0.3 [95% CI, -4.0 to 3.4] mm Hg) (P=0.001). Compared with SEPA, C-LIFE resulted in greater improvements in resting baroreflex sensitivity (2.3 ms/mm Hg [95% CI, 1.3 to 3.3] versus -1.1 ms/mm Hg [95% CI, -2.5 to 0.3]; P<0.001), high-frequency heart rate variability (0.4 ln ms2 [95% CI, 0.2 to 0.6] versus -0.2 ln ms2 [95% CI, -0.5 to 0.1]; P<0.001), and flow-mediated dilation (0.3% [95% CI, -0.3 to 1.0] versus -1.4% [95% CI, -2.5 to -0.3]; P=0.022). There were no between-group differences in pulse wave velocity (P=0.958) or left ventricular mass (P=0.596). Diet and exercise can lower BP in patients with resistant hypertension. A 4-month structured program of diet and exercise as adjunctive therapy delivered in a cardiac rehabilitation setting results in significant reductions in clinic and ambulatory BP and improvement in selected cardiovascular disease biomarkers. Registration: URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov; Unique identifier: NCT02342808.

How Are Epigenetic Modifications Related to Cardiovascular Disease in Older Adults?

The rate of aging has increased globally during recent decades and has led to a rising burden of age-related diseases such as cardiovascular disease (CVD). At the molecular level, epigenetic modifications have been shown recently to alter gene expression during the life course and impair cellular function. In this regard, several CVD risk factors, such as lifestyle and environmental factors, have emerged as key factors in epigenetic modifications within the cardiovascular system. In this study, we attempted to summarized recent evidence related to epigenetic modification, inflammation response, and CVD in older adults as well as the effect of lifestyle modification as a preventive strategy in this age group. Recent evidence showed that lifestyle and environmental factors may affect epigenetic mechanisms, such as DNA methylation, histone acetylation, and miRNA expression. Several substances or nutrients such as selenium, magnesium, curcumin, and caffeine (present in coffee and some teas) could regulate epigenetics. Similarly, physical inactivity, alcohol consumption, air pollutants, psychological stress, and shift working are well-known modifiers of epigenetic patterns. Understanding the exact ways that lifestyle and environmental factors could affect the expression of genes could help to influence the time of incidence and severity of aging-associated diseases. This review highlighted that a healthy lifestyle throughout the life course, such as a healthy diet rich in fibers, vitamins, and essential elements, and specific fatty acids, adequate physical activity and sleep, smoking cessation, and stress control, could be useful tools in preventing epigenetic changes that lead to impaired cardiovascular function.

Adherence to Healthy Lifestyle and Attenuation of Biological Aging in Middle-Aged and Older Chinese Adults.

BackgroundLittle is known about the effects of lifestyle modification on biological aging in population-based studies of middle-aged and older adults.MethodWe examined the individual and joint associations of multiple lifestyle factors with accelerated biological aging measured by change in frailty index (FI) over 8 years in a prospective study of Chinese adults. Data were obtained on 24 813 participants in the China Kadoorie Biobank on lifestyle factors and frailty status at baseline and at 8 years after baseline. Adherence to healthy lifestyle factors included nonsmoking or quitting smoking for reasons other than illness, avoidance of heavy alcohol consumption, daily intake of fruit and vegetables, being physically active, body mass index of 18.5–23.9 kg/m2, and waist-to-hip ratio of <0.90 (men)/0.85 (women). FI was constructed separately at baseline and resurvey using 25 age- and health-related items.ResultsOverall, 8 760 (35.3%) individuals had a worsening frailty status. In multivariable-adjusted logistic regression analyses, adherence to healthy lifestyle was associated with a lower risk of worsening frailty status. Compared with robust participants maintaining 0–1 healthy lifestyle factors, the corresponding odds ratios (95% CIs) were 0.93 (0.83–1.03), 0.75 (0.67–0.84), 0.68 (0.60–0.77), and 0.55 (0.46–0.65) for robust participants with 2, 3, 4, and 5–6 healthy lifestyle factors. The decreased risk of frailty status worsening by adherence to healthy lifestyle factors was similar in both middle-aged and older adults, and in both robust and prefrail participants at baseline.ConclusionsAdherence to a healthy lifestyle may attenuate the rate of change in biological aging in middle-aged and older Chinese adults.

Effectiveness of Lifestyle Modification on Reproductive Health among Young Women: An Integrative Review

Background: The present review focuses on the effectiveness of lifestyle modification on reproductive health among young women. Obesity causes various physical and psychological health risks in women’s reproductive health and overweight, obesity are increasing and have become an epidemic worldwide.&#x0D; Objective: This article investigated the outcome of a lifestyle modification package on the reproductive health of young obese and overweight women.&#x0D; Methods: The literature published in English from 2010 to 2020 was reviewed using PRISMA guidelines. Scientific articles were searched in the electronic data base (Scopus, Medline, Google scholar, and PubMed central) on the lifestyle modification on reproductive health.&#x0D; Results: After reviewing the literature, it showed that the outcome of lifestyle modification had improved the reproductive health of women in infertile women in many ways.&#x0D; Conclusion: The review highlights the need for specific interventional studies on reproductive health which can improve the health of young women.

Metabolic syndrome and the risk of kidney diseases: the impact of life style modification

Background: The relationship between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) is complex and bidirectional. However, the etiological role of MetS in CKD is less clear. Objective: To assess the impact of the MetS on the kidney function using new renal biomarkers, and to study the effect of life style modification by following a balanced hypocaloric diet and increasing physical activity. Subjects and Methods: Eighty seven obese women were enrolled in this study. The MetS criteria were studied which included from 0 to 5 components. Life style changes were performed for eight weeks by following a low caloric balanced diet, and increasing their physical activity. Renal biomarkers were estimated before and after intervention. Results: About 65.5% of the obese volunteers were suffering from MetS, about 37% of them were complaining of renal symptoms. Higher consumption rate of high caloric diet and lower consumption rate of protein, vegetables and fruits were detected among obese metabolic patients compared to obese control. Improvement of all the MetS criteria and the biochemical renal markers were detected after intervention. Conclusion: The MetS raises the risk of CKD. A change in the lifestyle, by including a low calorie healthy diet and increasing physical activity is necessary. Cystatin C/ Beta-trace protein (CysC/ BTP) proved to be good promising biomarkers for detection of early changes in renal functions and defining better tools for prevention, early diagnoses and follow up.

The effects of life style modification versus food supplementation on menopausal symptoms

BackgroundNutrition and good health are two dependent parallel axes; female’s health at different ages in general and at the time of menopause in particular has received a lot of attention last several years. The objective of this experimental study was to evaluate the effect of consuming food supplement versus lifestyle modification in the dietary habit on menopausal symptoms in perimenopausal Egyptians females.ResultsForty seven females in the perimenopausal stage of life with mean age 46.04 ± 5.88 years participated on the food supplement consumption group, they consumed 75 g per day of a rusk (prepared from corn flour, wheat flour 72%, full cream milk powder, flaxseed oil, wheat germ, clove and cinnamon powder) for 2 months. They were compared with the control group (forty nine females with mean age 46.91 ± 5.39 years) who changed their foods habits to a healthy life style. Menopause rating scale and the biochemical analysis were comparable on day 1 and on day 60. The total menopause rating scale and its three subscales (psychological, urogenital and somatic), waist circumference, serum follicle stimulating hormone and estradiol in the corn rusk supplement group showed a statistically significant improvement. No significant difference was noted in the control group apart of the psychological subscale and waist circumference.ConclusionsCorn Rusk enriched with clove and cinnamon as a food supplement snake is promising to relief menopausal symptoms and should be considered on the diet of menopausal females.

The effect of lifestyle modification on depression among myocardial infarction patients after revascularisation.

Patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) are prone to depression, and its presence is associated with poor adverse cardiac outcomes. Although lifestyle modification (LSM) has been shown to be beneficial in managing depression in patients with CAD, it is not known whether the mode of cardiac intervention [(coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) versus percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)] influences the outcome. We examined the prevalence of depression among myocardial infarction (MI) patients after revascularisation and compared the effect of LSM on incidence of depression in patients who underwent CABG versus PCI. We evaluated the risk-factor profile, depression characteristics and lifestyle changes of 100 consecutive participants undergoing coronary revascularisation over a 15-month period (January 2017 to May 2018). The Beck depression inventory II (BDI-II) was used to assess depression and the Goldin leisure-time exercise (GLTE) questionnaire to assess physical activity (PA). One hundred patients were recruited (mean age: males 60.73 ± 4.52 years, females 60.29 ± 3.64 years) but five dropped out, leaving 95 patients for complete analysis. Most of the patients were low-income earners [53 (53.0%)], and 21 (21.0%) had tertiary-level education. The majority had multiple CAD risk factors and co-morbidities (79.0%). Prior to the LSM programme, 51 patients (51.0%) had depression and depressive traits [CABG 34 (66.7%) vs PCI 17 (33.3%), p = 0.047]. After LSM the overall prevalence of depression and depressive traits fell to 33 patients (34.7%) [PCI eight (23.0%) vs CABG 25 patients (72.0%), p = 0.001]. The mean depression scores also fell from 21.11 ± 7.75 to 14.98 ± 9.61 (p = 0.002). At baseline, PCI patients were more physically active compared to CABG patients [three (60.0%) vs two patients (40.0%), respectively, p = 0.715]. After LSM, more PCI patients undertook PA compared to CABG subjects [24 (60.0%) vs 14 patients (35.0%), respectively, p = 0.012]. The PA score was also higher among the PCI group compared to the CABG group [14.16 ± 9.73 vs 9.40 ± 10.94, respectively, p = 0.024]. In fully compliant subjects, the benefit derived was similar regardless of the mode of intervention [OR 1.10, 95% CI: 0.78-4.23, p = 0.191]. Using multivariate analysis, the main predictors of depression and depressive traits were female gender (OR 3.29, 95% CI: 1.51-11.03, p = 0.008), CABG (OR 1.86, 95% CI: 1.68-5.77, p = 0.003), heart failure (OR 2.65, 95% CI: 5.87-13.62, p = 0.000), kidney failure (OR 1.41, 95% CI: 1.30-5.23, p = 0.041), atrial fibrillation (OR 1.60, 95% CI: 1.40-4.77, p = 0.023), low PA (OR 1.97, 95%, CI: 11.23-33.20, p = 0.000), previous history of depression (OR 8.99, 95% CI: 1.90-7.89, p = 0.002) and low income (OR 2.21, 95% CI: 1.40-2.85, p = 0.000). Depression and depressive traits are common among subjects undergoing coronary revascularisation, more so among CABG than PCI participants. LSM reduced the prevalence of depression and depressive traits, with fully compliant CABG versus PCI groups deriving nearly the same benefits from the LSM regime. No significant reduction in incidence of depression was recorded among LSM partly compliant patients. This study suggests that failure to implement lifestyle changes and engage in PA are major barriers to managing depression after coronary revascularisation.

Life Style Modification for Reducing of Premenstrual Syndrome among nursing students

Background: Premenstrual syndrome is one of the most common problems in adolescent femaleat reproductive age. The prevalence of PMS is about 80% of adolescent female. Aim of the study:the aim of the present study was to assess effect of life style modification on management ofpremenstrual syndrome among nursing student. Design: Quasi experimental study design. Setting:the study was conducted at faculty of nursing at Benha University. Sampling: purposive samplewas selected. The sample consist of 300 adolescent female used to fulfill the aim of the study.Tools: 1-structured interviewing questionnaire schedule 2- Premenstrual syndrome scaleassessment 3-Life style assessment tool. Results: it was illustrated that there was a highlystatistical significant difference between total effect of nutritional life style on premenstrualsyndrome symptoms among studied students at pre and post intervention (p < 0.001). The results ofthe study revealed that There was a highly statistical significant difference between total effect ofrest and sleep on premenstrual syndrome symptoms among studied students at pre and postintervention (p < 0.001). It was illustrated that there was a highly statistical significant differencebetween total effect of daily activities on premenstrual syndrome symptoms among studiedstudents at pre and post intervention (p < 0.001), Conclusion: PMS was significantly associatedwith increase of body mass index, sedentary life style, exposure to passive smoking, positivefamily history of premenstrual syndrome symptoms, excessive coffee drinking, and frequentconsumption of fast food. Recommendation: interventional program has an effective role inreducing premenstrual syndrome symptoms

Effect of lifestyle modification on schizophrenia patients on antipsychotics

Background Schizophrenia affects physical health, represented in the form of change in behavior, such as decrease in physical activity, tendency to isolation, and changes in eating behavior, including increase intake of food (junk food and fat) and increase in consumption of sugar. Patients with schizophrenia tent to increase consumption of cigarettes and caffeine. All of these contribute toward having a bad effect on physical health, as they increased the risk of occurrence of comorbid diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and metabolic syndrome (MetS). Although there is treatment for schizophrenia, it has serious adverse effects, including sleepiness and slowness, weight gain, interference with sex life, and increased chance of developing diabetes and hypertension.Patients and methods A total of 36 patients underwent programmed lifestyle modification, which include pharmacological intervention and lifestyle interventions, including psychoeducational, dietary, and exercise programs. The psychoeducational program focused on the roles of eating and activity in weight management. Dietary program included individualized well-balanced diet plan for each patient by a clinical nutritionist in the hospital according to patient’s measurements, physical health, and acceptance. Exercise program included aerobic exercise intervention and stretching-toning control program, which was planned by the physical trainer of the hospital in the playground. Assessment is done at the beginning of the study and monthly through 3-month duration. We used Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale to assess and follow-up symptoms of schizophrenia, GASS for follow-up of adverse effects of antipsychotics, and Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile Scale II to detect the effect of lifestyle modification.Results The mean age of the studied group of patients was 34.5±5.87 years, with 56.41% of them being male. Overall, 25% of patients were found to have MetS at the beginning of the study, and after 3 months of commitment to the program of lifestyle modification, they decreased to 16.67%. There was a significant difference between the studied participants regarding metabolic parameters throughout the 3 months. There was significant improvement in all other dimensions of Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale and significant improvement in total GASS scale after the second months of commitment of lifestyle modification, with significant improvement in all dimension except for cardiovascular and screening for diabetes.Conclusion Schizophrenia and antipsychotics have an effect on lifestyle of the patients, leading to more exposure of them to medical comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and MetS, and it also effects the sedentary life, diet, and smoking. This can be avoided by applying a lifestyle modification program that targets to improve quality of life, symptoms of schizophrenia, and decreased number of relapses by increasing adherence to treatment.

Lifestyle modifications to attenuate the exaggerated blood pressure response to exercise in men

The blood pressure response to physical activities is an essential contributor to ambulatory blood pressure and a risk factor for future cardiovascular disease. Peak exercise blood pressure and the blood pressure elevation from rest to peak exercise are higher in apparently healthy men without a prior history of hypertension than in their female peers. Lifestyle modifications can decrease blood pressure during aerobic and resistance exercise. However, there may be sex differences in the effects of lifestyle modifications on blood pressure responses to exercise. Additionally, the optimal blood pressure interventions probably differ between men and women due to sex differences in lifestyles. In men, hypertension not only increases the risk of cardiovascular disease but also worsens quality of life by contributing to erectile dysfunction. Further studies are warranted to attenuate the exaggerated blood pressure response to exercise in men.

Effects of lifestyle modifications on lipid profile in patients of type 2 diabetes mellitus-a prospective study

Effects of lifestyle modifications on lipid profile in patients of type 2 diabetes mellitus-a prospective study

325 Poster - The effects of lifestyle modification, including dietary and physical activity interventions, on Anthropometric indices and Quality of life of patients with breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials

Background: Lifestyle modifications have been found to strongly reduce the side effects of breast cancer (BC). This is the first systematic review and meta-analysis assessing the effect of lifestyle modification including dietary and physical activity intervention on anthropometric indices and quality of life (QOL) of patients with BC.

Effectiveness of Lifestyle Modification in Late Adolescent Females with Normal BMI Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Background and Objectives: The prevalence of PCOS varies from 2.2% to 26% in different countries. Between 20-50% of women with PCOS are normal weight or lean and the pathophysiology of the disorder in these women may differ from that of obese women; It has been suggested that PCOS develops in non obese women because of a hypothalamic pituitary defect that results in increase release of LH. To determine the effectiveness of life style modification in late adolescent with normal BMI polycystic ovarian syndrome . Material and Methodology: 28 Normal BMI women with polycystic ovary syndrome were selected for the study. They received the life style modification including diet plan exercise plan. Pre –assessment of body weight is measured by body mass index (BMI),waist-hip ratio(W-H Ratio) and quality of life was scored as per polycystic ovarian syndrome questionnaire(PCOSQ) and post-interventional assessment was taken for the same after 3 months. The exclusion criteria included Type II diabetes, Cardio vascular problems, any concurrent hormone therapy within 6 weeks, pregnant women’s or who are willing to conceive. Result: Statistical analysis for PCOSQ was extremely significant (P value=0.0001).Statistical analysis for BMI revealed not significant in post intervention .Statistical analysis for W-H Ratio revealed not significant in post intervention. Conclusion: Lifestyle modification helped in maintaining weight and showed increased quality of life in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).

Financial incentives for hypertension control: rationale and study design

BackgroundEven though the effectiveness of lifestyle modifications and antihypertensive pharmaceutical treatment for the prevention of hypertension and its complications have been demonstrated in randomized controlled trials, the benefits of adhering to these treatments have not been popularized among the general public. Studies suggest that incentive approaches based on behavioral economic concepts can improve patients’ adherence to treatment. Therefore, we aimed to test whether financial incentives will reduce the blood pressure (BP) of hypertensive patients in China.Methods/DesignThis is a multicenter, randomized controlled trial with two parallel arms. A total of 400 participants from six cities in the Liaoning and Shanxi provinces of China are block-randomized into intervention and control group with a 1:1 ratio. Patients in the control group will receive interactive management of mobile devices, including patient education and communication. Patients in the intervention group will receive financial incentives in addition to interactive management of mobile devices, conditional on them achieving their antihypertensive goals or hypertension control. Masking the arm allocation will be precluded by the behavioral nature of the intervention and investigators of BP measurement and statistics are masked to clinic assignment. The primary outcome is net change in systolic BP (SBP) from baseline to month 12 between the intervention and control groups. The secondary outcomes are net change in diastolic BP (DBP), BP control, change in medication adherence and lifestyle, and cost-effectiveness.DiscussionThis trial will determine whether financial incentives will improve hypertension control and generate necessary data for controlling hypertension and concomitant cardiovascular diseases among hypertensive patients in China.Trial registrationISRCTN13467677. Registered on 16 May 2019.

Effectiveness of Life Style Modification on Lipid Profile for Patients with Hyperlipidemia

Background: Major predisposing factors of Coronary artery diseases were urbanized lifestyles and growth of ageing populations in developing country like Egypt. The modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) such as hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, and obesity are likely to increase in the future, but they can be controlled through lifestyle modification. Aim of the study: This study was carried out to examine the effect of life style modification for patients with hyperlipidemia on their lipids profile. Design: Quasi experimental design was utilized. Setting This study was conducted among the patients attending at cardiac outpatient department, Menoufia University Hospital, Menoufia Governorate, Egypt. Subject: A purposive sample of 100 men and women attending cardiac outpatient clinic were selected. The subjects were divided equally into study and control groups. Instrumentations: a. Structured interview questionnaire: it consists of sociodemographic and medical data b. Bio-physiological measurement: Fasting venous blood samples for Glycosylated hemoglobin level, Lipid profile were obtained from all participants, and sent to biochemistry laboratories. Blood pressure assessment and BMI for all patients were compiled. Results: Statistical analysis showed that there were statistical differences among study and control group regard to total cholesterol, triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and their arterial blood pressure level. Conclusion: The need for tailoring and following up of intervention for coronary artery diseases is an essential maneuver to reduce their risk factors occurrence. Recommendations: Implementation of lifestyle modification for at risk patient for coronary artery diseases by modifying their lifestyle. Routine screening for all subjects above the age of forty to detect abnormal lipid profile early and to increase their awareness to prevent and control of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is recommended.

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Effect of lifestyle modification on level of serum electrolytes and minerals of young medical students

&lt;p class="abstract"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Background:&lt;/strong&gt; Adolescence and young adulthood are generally considered as healthy times of life but available evidence indicates that young people are now more prone to a number of health problems particularly those in professional courses like medical and engineering. They face the stress of modern education system and the changing life styles of modern India like fast food and addictions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="abstract"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Methods:&lt;/strong&gt; To find out the effect of food habits and addiction on young medical students, 100 healthy students were selected from 2&lt;sup&gt;nd&lt;/sup&gt; year batch of 150 students of I.M.S. and S.U.M. Hospital, Sikhya O. Anusandhana University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. All these 100 students will be divided into two equal age matched groups of 50 students. One group will be advised to follow some special life style modifications consider to be healthy for 2 months and the other group was left as such and no special interference was done in their lifestyles and no special dietary modification advised to them. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="abstract"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Results:&lt;/strong&gt; After two months it was found that in the group with life style modifications has significant changes in their Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg) and Phosphorus (P) values before and after studies whereas there was no significant the changes in the values of Sodium (Na), Potassium (K) and Chloride (Cl) are noted with life style modifications.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conclusions:&lt;/strong&gt; From the above study it may be concluded that life style modification has certain beneficial effects on the young students to face the stress related with studies in a positive direction by improving electrolytes level particularly Ca, Mg and P.&lt;/p&gt;