Healthy Lifestyle Education Research Articles

Interactive Learning Application for Introduction to Healthy Lifestyle for Elementary Schools at Panca Budi Elementary School, Medan

This study aims to develop an interactive learning application about healthy lifestyles for elementary school students at SD Panca Budi Medan. The background is the importance of healthy lifestyle education from an early age, which affects the physical and mental development of children. However, conventional learning methods are often less interesting for students, so innovation is needed. This study uses the Multimedia Development Life Cycle (MDLC) method, which consists of the stages of conception, design, material collection, assembly, testing, and distribution. The application developed has an easy-to-use interface, with various menus such as quizzes, materials, and instructions. Application testing using Black Box Testing ensures that all features, including buttons, navigation, and material content, run well. The test results show that the application is effective in helping students understand healthy lifestyles in an interactive way, as well as increasing their interest in learning. This application offers an interesting and fun learning experience, and can function as a relevant and useful teaching aid in improving students' understanding of the importance of maintaining health and cleanliness. Overall, this study shows that this Android-based application is effective in delivering healthy lifestyle material in an interesting and easy-to-understand way for students.

Promoting a sustainable diet among office workers in Sweden: A pilot Study

Abstract Background Society is facing multiple challenges, including lifestyle-related diseases, alongside global climate change. Actions are needed to promote sustainable lifestyles advocating for healthy and environmentally friendly diets. This study aimed to assess how a sustainable lifestyle, compared to conventional healthy lifestyle education at work, affects participants’ energy intake, nutrient consumption, and diet-related CO2e. Methods An 8 week two-armed randomized trial was conducted, comprising a sustainable lifestyle arm (n = 21) and a healthy lifestyle arm (n = 16) based on the theoretical framework of the Behavioral Change Wheel, in total (n = 33) completed the trial. The office workers participated in 6 workshops during working hours. Linear mixed-effects models and analysis of variance tests were used for data analysis. Changes over time are presented as arms combined, along with their respective mean differences. Results A significant decrease in mean diet-related CO2e was observed (p < 0.001), with a decrease on average of 0.74 and 0.71 kg CO2e/day. The mean change in daily kilocalorie intake had a significant decrease over time (p = 0.008), on average of 192 and 386 Kcal. Moreover, a significant decrease in mean protein intake was observed (p < 0.001), with a decrease on average of 16 and 18 grams, possibly explaining the decrease in CO2e. No significant differences were observed between the arms at any timepoint. Conclusions Promoting sustainable lifestyle habits has a similar impact to advocating for a conventional healthy lifestyle regarding diet. This supports the new Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023. Despite the small sample size, insights into facilitating sustainable behaviors can influence public health policies across Europe and the workplace as an arena for health promotion. Key messages • The promotion of sustainable and healthy lifestyle habits at work can promote both individual and planetary health by decreasing diet-related CO2e emissions. • Here we demonstrate that the workplace has the potential to act as an arena to combat climate change.

Intensive postpartum antihypertensive treatment (IPAT) and healthy lifestyle education: Study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial for patients with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

BackgroundHypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) complicate about 10 % of pregnancies and lead to postpartum hospital readmissions and cardiovascular complications. Following HDP, vascular dysfunction could persist and accelerate the trajectory of cardiovascular disease risk. The benefits of intensive blood pressure (BP) control following HDP have not been adequately investigated. Therefore, no standard guidelines exist to guide the management of mild-to-moderate hypertension in the postpartum period, leading to a wide variation in clinical practice. The present study will investigate the effect of intensive BP control and healthy lifestyle education on maternal cardiovascular health (CVH) and vascular function following HDP. MethodsThe Intensive Postpartum Antihypertensive Treatment (IPAT) study is a randomized controlled, two-arm, single-site, pilot trial where 60 postpartum HDP patients will be randomized 1:1 to one of two groups: 1) Intensive postpartum BP control – nifedipine initiation at BP ≥140/90 mmHg to maintain BP <140/90 mmHg; or 2) Less intensive postpartum BP control – nifedipine initiation at BP ≥150/100 mmHg to maintain BP <150/100 mmHg. All participants will also undergo vascular function assessments and receive healthy lifestyle education. The study will primarily test feasibility of all study procedures. It will secondarily examine changes in BP and CVH scores from baseline to 12 months postpartum. ConclusionThis pilot trial will study whether the BP threshold of 140/90 is superior to 150/100 for initiation of pharmacotherapy and evaluate feasibility to ultimately conduct a trial capable of generating robust evidence to standardize clinical practice and guidelines in postpartum HDP management.Trial registration number: NCT05687344

Beyond Blood Sugar: Low Awareness of Kidney Disease among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Dalmatia—Insights from the First Open Public Call

Background and Objectives: Kidney disease (KD) is a common complication of diabetes mellitus (DM) associated with adverse outcomes of renal failure, cardiovascular disease, and mortality. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and awareness of the KD among the DM type 2 (T2DM) patients. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the University Hospital of Split between November and December of 2023 during an open call for DM patients. For each participant, blood and urine samples, along with relevant medical information, were collected, and adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MeDi) was assessed using the Mediterranean Diet Service Score (MDSS). Furthermore, blood pressure was measured, along with body composition and anthropometric parameters. Results: Of 252 T2DM patients with a median age of 67 years (IQR: 60–73), 130 (51.6%) were women. The median duration of T2DM was 10 years (IQR: 6–20). Despite the fact that 80.95% of total participants reported receiving dietary guidelines from any source, only 53.2% reported adhering to the suggested instructions, while according to the MDSS, only 7.2% adhered to the MeDi. The median body mass index was 27.6 kg/m2 (24.2–31), with 70.1% of participants overweight or obese. Only 6% of participants believed they had KD, but after blood and urine sample analysis, 31% were found to have KD. Conclusions: This study highlights a significant gap in awareness of KD, low adherence to MeDi, and a high prevalence of obesity among T2DM patients. Due to the increasing number of T2DM patients, it is crucial to improve healthy lifestyle education and make modifications within this group, as well as perform regular screening for KD and medical check-ups.

Comparing the Effects of Healthy Lifestyle Education Through Peer Group and mHealth App on Self-esteem in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: The increasing prevalence of diabetes mellitus has become a global public health challenge in recent decades. However, disease-related complications can be minimized through innovative educational programs. Objectives: This study aimed to compare the effects of healthy lifestyle education delivered via peer group and the mHealth app on self-esteem in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods: This three-group randomized controlled trial was conducted in 2022. A total of 135 patients living with T2DM were recruited using purposive sampling from two hospitals in Kermanshah Province, Iran, and then divided into three groups: Peer education, virtual education, and control groups, via replacement randomization. Peer patients with T2DM, previously trained by the researchers, provided education to those in the peer education group in four 35-minute sessions over two days. Simultaneously, patients in the virtual education group were trained by the researchers using the mHealth app, specifically designed for this purpose, in three 1-hour sessions over three days. Data were collected using the Patient Profile Form and the self-reported Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem Scale. The data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics software, employing paired-sample t-tests, chi-square tests, Fisher’s exact tests, and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) for comparisons. Results: Before the intervention, there were no significant differences in the self-esteem mean scores between the study groups (P = 0.665). However, post-intervention, the self-esteem scores differed significantly between all groups (P = 0.002). The self-esteem mean scores of patients in the peer education group (100.36 ± 15.9 vs. 106.87 ± 9.08, P = 0.011) and the virtual education group (100.80 ± 24.72 vs. 116.91 ± 10.67, P = 0.018) significantly increased after the intervention, while no significant difference was observed in the control group (106.87 ± 9.08 vs. 105.60 ± 10.84, P = 0.134). Virtual education via the mHealth app was more effective than peer education in improving self-esteem in patients with T2DM. Conclusions: The healthy lifestyle education program delivered through virtual education via the mHealth mobile app led to higher self-esteem among patients with T2DM compared to peer education. It is suggested that future studies investigate the impact of virtual education using mobile-based apps and artificial intelligence capabilities on self-esteem in other patient populations. These results can serve as guidelines for the optimal use of distance education and educational apps for patients with chronic diseases.

The Effect of Clean and Healthy Lifestyle Education with Poster Media on the Level of Knowledge of Clean and Healthy Lifestyle and the Presence of Mosquito Flies in Geyer Village

&lt;div&gt;&lt;table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="left"&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td align="left" valign="top"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Education on Clean and Healthy Living Behavior is considered important as an effort to prevent diseases transmitted through mosquito larvae, especially in areas with low levels of health awareness. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of Clean and Healthy Living Behavior education using poster media on the level of community knowledge and the presence of mosquito larvae in Geyer Village. This research method uses a quantitative approach with a pre-test-post-test design. The research location was in Geyer Village. The research was conducted in January-June 2024. The study population included all heads of families in Geyer Village, totaling 2,086 heads of families. The sampling technique was accidental sampling. The sample in this study was 95 family heads. Data collection can be done by using questionnaires in the form of interviews and observations. Data were analyzed using paired t-test, namely Dependent T-Test or Wilcoxon test. The results showed that there was an effect of Clean and Healthy Living Behavior education with poster media on the level of knowledge about Clean and Healthy Living Behavior and the presence of larvae in Geyer Village (p-value=0.000). Education on Clean and Healthy Living Behavior using poster media is effective in increasing community knowledge and reducing the presence of larvae, which in turn can contribute to efforts to prevent mosquito-borne diseases. In addition, education through posters also contributed to a decrease in the presence of larvae in the neighborhood. It is recommended that the Clean and Healthy Living Behavior education program be carried out in a sustainable manner by utilizing various media for optimal impact.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Keywords: Hygiene and healthy lifestyle, Knowledge, Mosquito larvae&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;

The Interaction of Intuitive Dietary Preferences in Middle-Aged Individuals with Cognitive Emotion Regulation Strategies: A Data-Driven Investigation

Aim: The main aim of this research is to understand the relationship between intuitive eating behaviors and cognitive emotion regulation strategies in individuals between the ages of 40-65. Method: In the study, a socio-demographic data form was used to determine participants' general information, health habits, and eating habits. The Intuitive Eating Scale and Cognitive Emotion Regulation scales were employed to assess individuals' emotion regulation strategies following negative life events. The study was conducted with 149 participants. Results: According to the results of the study, no significant relationship was found between intuitive eating behaviors and cognitive emotion regulation strategies in middle-aged individuals. In addition, there was no statistically significant relationship between Intuitive Eating Scale scores and cognitive emotion regulation strategy scores in terms of gender (p&amp;gt;0.05). The findings also indicated that 21.5% of participants had normal Body Mass Index (BMI) values, while 49.7% were classified as slightly obese, 28.2% as obese, and 0.7% as underweight. Analyzing the impact of intuitive eating behaviors and cognitive emotion regulation strategies on BMI revealed no statistically significant relationship (p&amp;gt;0.05). Conclusion: The research findings demonstrate that intuitive eating behaviors in middle-aged individuals are not directly associated with cognitive emotion regulation strategies. Nevertheless, further detailed examination of the relationship between cognitive emotion regulation strategies and BMI is necessary. These results emphasize the importance of healthy eating habits and suggest the need for tailored educational programs to enhance cognitive emotion regulation skills in middle-aged individuals. Additionally, it is recommended that nutritionists and healthcare professionals provide conscious nutrition and healthy lifestyle education specifically for this age group. Conducting such studies will contribute to a better understanding of factors influencing intuitive eating behaviors in middle-aged individuals and support healthy aging.

FORMATION OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLE OF STUDENTS BY MEANS OF PHYSICAL TRAINING

In today's conditions, the problem of forming a healthy lifestyle among students is particularly relevant. The article analyses the causes, consequences and ways to overcome the problem of healthy lifestyles among young people. The reasons that have a negative impact on the health of young people include a lack of physical activity, bad habits, unhealthy diet, chronic stress, depression or anxiety, lack of sufficient awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle. It is emphasised that the promotion of a healthy lifestyle among students is an important strategic task of higher education institutions, which can be successfully solved in various forms of physical improvement. It is noted that physical education is one of the key components of a healthy lifestyle and its proper formation, as it motivates people to strive to live actively, move, do good deeds and be active members of a healthy society. It is important to inform young people about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and the dangers of unhealthy habits. Healthy lifestyle education should be systematic. It is stated that the formation of a healthy lifestyle should be carried out at three levels: social (information and educational work); infrastructure (specific conditions in the main spheres of life, preventive measures, environmental control); personal (system of human values, standardisation of everyday life). The creation and implementation of special programmes and projects will help young people to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Shifting Gears: Transitioning Healthy Lifestyle Education Into Early Post-Treatment Survivorship.

During cancer treatment, oncology nurses emphasize patient and family education about coping strategies to manage adverse events such as gastrointestinal effects and fatigue. However, information about how to return to health.

Education and training on dental and oral health as well as clean and healthy lifestyle for children

Oral health status remains a pressing concern in Indonesia, demanding urgent attention. This stems from low public awareness and understanding of the significance of dental care, high treatment costs, and a tendency among dental practitioners to prioritize treatment over prevention. This community service initiative aimed to enhance knowledge, awareness, and promote healthy lifestyle habits among children in Dusun Pakelan, Desa Sumberarum, Moyudan, Sleman, DIY. The implementation method involved five stages: education and practice of Healthy Lifestyle and Behavior (PHBS), counseling and practice of oral health (KESGILUT), distribution of free toothbrushes and toothpaste, and group exercise. The outcomes revealed a 15.17% improvement in children's knowledge, awareness, and skills regarding oral cavity hygiene. Healthy lifestyle behaviors also witnessed an improvement, with an 8.95% increase in knowledge.

The impact and user experience of a student-led clinic providing preventative services.

Preventative services are required to address the risk factors for chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease. The National Health Service Health Checks in England were introduced to provide such services. One School of Pharmacy established a student-led clinic to provide this service to the local community. The clinic was provided by undergraduate pharmacy students and delivered free of charge within a central city locality. The aim was to explore the impact of the clinic on user thoughts and motivations around healthy living and investigate user experience. A sequential explanatory mixed methods approach was used consisting of a survey that measured users' thoughts about their health and well-being and experience of the clinic. Qualitative interviews explored the user experience and barriers and facilitators to making healthier lifestyle choices. One hundred and fifty-four members of the public accessed the clinic over the evaluative period. Ninety-six (60%) completed the pre-post survey and 12 participated in follow-up interviews. Users reported statistically significant improvements in how informed, competent and motivated they felt towards making healthier lifestyle choices after the clinic consultation. Interview findings highlighted the positive user experience, reported appreciation for clinic accessibility, availability of healthy lifestyle education, and a desire for more preventative services being as readily available. The student-led clinic has demonstrated positive impacts on user experience, knowledge, competence, and motivation to make healthier lifestyle choices. The clinic provides proof-of-concept for pharmacy students to deliver preventative community services that aim to improve population health at a time when primary care is experiencing unprecedented challenges.

Evaluation of the population-level impacts of the LiveLighter® obesity prevention campaign from 2012 to 2019 based on serial cross-sectional surveys

BackgroundHalting and reversing the upward trend in obesity requires sustained implementation of comprehensive, evidence-based strategies at the population-level. The LiveLighter® program targets adults using a range of public education strategies, including mass media campaigns, to support healthy lifestyle changes to attain or maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of chronic disease. LiveLighter® has been implemented in Western Australia (WA) since 2012 and, to our knowledge, includes the longest running adult-targeted mass media campaign for healthy weight and lifestyle promotion and education globally. This evaluation assessed the impact of LiveLighter® on WA adults’ knowledge, intentions and behaviours as they relate to healthy eating and body weight from 2012 to 2019.MethodsLiveLighter® mass media campaigns, which are TV-led and aired statewide, depict genuine, graphic imagery of visceral fat around internal organs to raise awareness about the link between excess body weight and chronic diseases; demonstrate how unhealthy food and drink consumption can contribute to unhealthy weight gain; and recommend healthy alternatives. Cross-sectional telephone surveys were conducted at baseline and following each campaign phase with an independent, randomly selected sample of WA adults aged 25 to 49 years (n = 501 to n = 1504 per survey) to assess their knowledge of the link between excess body weight and chronic diseases, and their intentions and behaviours related to healthy eating and weight. Multivariable logistic regression models were undertaken to assess differences in responses between baseline and each post-campaign survey.ResultsCompared to baseline, there were significant increases in the proportion of respondents reporting knowledge of excess body weight as a risk factor for certain cancers and type 2 diabetes, intentions to eat more fruit and vegetables and drink less sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) in the next seven days, and the proportion of respondents who reported meeting guidelines for daily vegetable intake. Reported consumption of SSBs significantly decreased.ConclusionsLiveLighter® is associated with improvements in knowledge of the health risks associated with excess body mass, increased vegetable intake and reduced SSB consumption in WA adults. These findings support the use of sustained, well-designed healthy lifestyle promotion and education programs as part of a comprehensive obesity prevention strategy.

Polycystic Kidney Disease with Breast Nodules in a Male: A Case Report

Background: Polycystic kidney disease is a multisystem and progressive congenital kidney disorder characterized by kidney enlargement and the growth of cysts in the kidneys and other organs. Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common type of inherited kidney disorder and is observed in 1/500 – 1/1000 people. The diagnosis is usually made by a positive family history , and the Ravine ultrasonographic criteria assess the age and number of cysts in both kidneys.&#x0D; Case presentation: A 37-year-old male was reported with complaints of intermittent hematuria and a painless lump in the right breast for the last 6 years. Patients routinely drink herbal medicine when symptoms appear. Abdominal physical examination revealed renal ballottement. The lump in the right breast is palpable as a lump ± 1 cm from the nipple. No abnormalities in kidney or liver function were found on laboratory examination. Ultrasound was performed, and polycystic kidney disease was obtained in both kidneys and liver, as well as a hypervascular solid nodule in the right breast. The patient was given antibiotics and antifibrinolytics. Healthy lifestyle education is also provided to patients. The patient was then referred for a biopsy of the nodule.&#x0D; Conclusion: Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a common disease but only a few cases of ADPKD are accompanied by nodules in the breast, so a further approach is needed.

The Relationship Between Fear of Death and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors in Individuals Having Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Objective: The study aims to investigate the relationship between fear of death and healthy lifestyle behaviors in individuals undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention.&#x0D; Materials and Methods: The sample number was determined to be 109. The study was carried out in the angiography unit and cardiology clinics of a hospital. Data were collected using the Thorson-Powell Death Anxiety and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors II Scales.&#x0D; Results: The patients' death anxiety scale score was 55.17±11.52 and their healthy lifestyle behavior scale score was 123.51±14.56. A negative relationship (r = -0.683, p = 0.003) was found between death anxiety and healthy lifestyle behavior scales. As death anxiety increased, healthy lifestyle behaviors decreased. A negative correlation was found between death anxiety level and physical activity (r = -0.720, p=0.002). As physical activity decreased, death anxiety level increased.&#x0D; Conclusions: In order for patients to experience less death anxiety, the importance of a healthy lifestyle, such as diet, exercise, spiritual development, stress management, and a healthy social life, should be known. Healthy lifestyle education programs should be applied to patients. To ensure permanence, patients should be supported with visuals and brochures, and training should be repeated.

Design and Rationale of Prolonged Nightly Fasting for Multiple Myeloma Prevention (PROFAST): Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial.

Obesity is an established, modifiable risk factor of multiple myeloma (MM); yet, no lifestyle interventions are routinely recommended for patients with overweight or obesity with MM precursor conditions. Prolonged nightly fasting is a simple, practical dietary regimen supported by research, suggesting that the synchronization of feeding-fasting timing with sleep-wake cycles favorably affects metabolic pathways implicated in MM. We describe the design and rationale of a randomized controlled pilot trial evaluating the efficacy of a regular, prolonged nighttime fasting schedule among individuals with overweight or obesity at high risk for developing MM or a related lymphoid malignancy. We aim to investigate the effects of 4-month prolonged nightly fasting on body composition and tumor biomarkers among individuals with overweight or obesity with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM), or smoldering Waldenström macroglobulinemia (SWM). Individuals with MGUS, SMM, or SWM aged ≥18 years and a BMI of ≥25 kg/m2 are randomized to either a 14-hour nighttime fasting intervention or a healthy lifestyle education control group. Participants' baseline diet and lifestyle patterns are characterized through two 24-hour dietary recalls: questionnaires querying demographic, comorbidity, lifestyle, and quality-of-life information; and wrist actigraphy measurements for 7 days. Fasting intervention participants are supported through one-on-one telephone counseling by a health coach and automated SMS text messaging to support fasting goals. Primary end points of body composition, including visceral and subcutaneous fat (by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry); bone marrow adiposity (by bone marrow histology); and tumor biomarkers, specifically M-proteins and serum free light-chain concentrations (by gel-based and serum free light-chain assays), are assessed at baseline and after the 4-month study period; changes therein from baseline are evaluated using a repeated measures mixed-effects model that accounts for the correlation between baseline and follow-up measures and is generally robust to missing data. Feasibilityis assessed as participant retention (percent dropout in each arm) and percentage of days participants achieved a ≥14-hour fast. The PROlonged nightly FASTing (PROFAST) study was funded in June 2022. Participant recruitment commenced in April 2023. As of July 2023, six participants consented to the study. The study is expected to be completed by April 2024, and data analysis and results are expected to be published in the first quarter of 2025. PROFAST serves as an important first step in exploring the premise that prolonged nightly fasting is a strategy to control obesity and obesity-related mechanisms of myelomagenesis. In evaluating the feasibility and impact of prolonged nightly fasting on body composition, bone marrow adipose tissue, and biomarkers of tumor burden, this pilot study may generate hypotheses regarding metabolic mechanisms underlying MM development and ultimately inform clinical and public health strategies for MM prevention. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05565638; http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05565638. DERR1-10.2196/51368.

Patterns of unhealthy lifestyle and their associations with depressive and anxiety symptoms among Chinese young adults: A latent class analysis

BackgroundThere is little evidence on the association between patterns of unhealthy lifestyle and mental health among young adults. MethodThis study included a total of 28,978 young adults aged 18 to 44 years old in Guangdong province in south China, which was conducted from September to December in 2022. We used latent class analysis to classify the patterns of unhealthy lifestyle among young adults and used multiple logistic regression to explore their associations with depressive and anxiety symptoms. ResultThe weighted prevalence of depressive and anxiety symptoms were 28.0 % and 19.5 %, respectively. The cumulative effect of unhealthy lifestyles on depressive and anxiety symptoms was significant. Five patterns of unhealthy lifestyle were classified. Compared to the relatively healthy lifestyle class, the class with more unhealthy lifestyles (OR = 6.54, 95 % CI: 5.70–7.51) and insufficient sleep (OR = 6.16, 95 % CI: 4.92–7.70) had higher risk for depressive and anxiety symptoms. Meaningfully, having adequate mental health literacy could reduce the risk of depressive and anxiety symptoms from unhealthy lifestyle by half. LimitationsThe cross-section design study limited causal inferences, and the self-report information may lead to recall bias. ConclusionsUnhealthy lifestyles have a negative impact on depressive and anxiety symptoms through independent, cumulative and combined effects, and they could be interrelated. Unhealthy lifestyle patterns differed in younger population by socio-demographic characteristics and mental health literacy. Health-care professionals and policymakers may provide programs to intervene multiple unhealthy lifestyles and improve mental health literacy by integrating healthy lifestyle education to promote youngers' mental health.

Female High School Athletes Regularly Consume Energy Drinks with Moderate and High Caffeine Content

Introduction: The consumption of energy drinks can result in unhealthy caffeine intake for children. The objective of this study was to better understand energy drink consumption in young female athletes.Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study on self-reported energy drink prevalence and perception of a convenience sample (n=203) of U.S. female high school athletes (age 15.9±1.1 years). Results: Of the athletes responding, 64.5% reported use of an energy drink at some time during the last 12-months. Of this group, &gt;25% reported using energy drinks 3-4 times a week or more. Roughly half of the athletes reported using energy drinks with a high caffeine content (~150-300 mg/serving), and they reported more positive opinions about caffeine's potential (negative) side effects compared to athletes not using energy drinks.Conclusions: A majority of female high school athletes reported the regular use of energy drinks, including those with a high caffeine content, and athletes that reported higher dose usage expressed more positive opinions about the side effects of energy drinks. High schools should include discussion about energy drinks as part of healthy lifestyle education, allowing athletes to make safe choices about the use of such products.

Evaluating physical activities in clinical diabetes: lifestyle scores hypothesis.

The concept of lifestyle-based risk scores is known but not evaluated in most rural communities of low- to mid-income countries. This study investigated the correlation of lifestyle scores with health indices. This was a descriptive cross-sectional investigation. A total of 203 participants (141 females and 62 males), 18-90 years, had anthropometric assessments and lifestyle scores determined from a 12-item framework. Data analysis included average age in different health conditions, lifestyle scores in age groups, and correlations with age. Average age of healthy subpopulation was 39 years while diabetes, hypertension, and obesity subpopulations were 58, 64, and 56 years, respectively. The percentage of participants whose activities of daily living (ADL) were unaffected by ill-health decreased with age (P < 0.0001), and lifestyle scores also decreased with age (P < 0.01) and negatively correlated with physical activities. This report contributes to diabetes cardiovascular complications management. Sedentary ADL factors need integration in healthy lifestyle education especially among the elderly.

ГОСУДАРСТВЕННАЯ ПОЛИТИКА В ОБЛАСТИ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ЧЕЛОВЕЧЕСКИМИ РЕСУРСАМИ: СОВРЕМЕННОЕ СОСТОЯНИЕ, ПРОБЛЕМЫ, НАПРАВЛЕНИЯ РАЗВИТИЯ

The article analyzes problem areas in the field of human resource development in the Russian Federation. The result of the analyzed work is the conclusion that it is necessary to develop an integrated approach to the development of human resources, which would take into account an increase in the birth rate, a decrease in the mortality rate of the working-age population, and strengthening the health of the population, including through encouraging a healthy lifestyle and physical education and sports. , promoting family values, increasing social accessibility in the use of assisted reproductive technologies if necessary, improving the mechanisms for providing regional social support measures.

Physical activity, sedentary time and motivation to change: an Italian survey

Given the high levels of inactivity and sedentary lifestyle in the general population and the barriers (including motivational ones) to the practice of regular physical activity, our study aims to evaluate the physical activity levels (PAL), sitting time (SIT), and motivation to change (MTC) lifestyle in a group of volunteer adults participating in an online survey promoted in some Italian regions. From December 2022 to March 2023, 127 adults (65 men and 62 women, mean age=40.17±14.83 years), volunteers, were involved in this study. Participants were invited to complete one-time online survey. General information, anthropometric, and questionnaire measures were collected. According to inclusion criteria, four participants were excluded; here we present results for 123 subjects. Data were studied for active/inactive and gender subgroups. Finally, the PAL and SIT categories were linked to motivational data. 54.8% of the participants did not report particular pathologies. 52.8% of participants replied that they regularly exercised. 44.4% engaged in physical activity alone, while 27% did so with friends, and 23.8% with a kinesiologist. Differences were observed both in the energy expenditure due to vigorous PA and in total energy expenditure. Regarding SIT, there were no differences between genders during weekdays. All the sample presented a high percentage in contemplation status but had medium scores in preparation and maintenance status. A statistically significant difference was observed in the contemplation state: we found higher average values regarding self-efficacy and readiness to change in men. It is necessary to plan campaigns to raise awareness and monitor the population's lifestyles beginning in the first decades of adulthood, promoting healthy lifestyle education initiatives to control the risk of non-communicable diseases.