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Can we improve cognitive function among adults with osteoarthritis by increas...
Abstract Background Preliminary evidence suggests osteoarthritis is a risk factor for cognitive decline. One potential reason is 87% of adults with osteoarthritis are inactive,... -
Sex-specific effects of dietary fatty acids on saliva cortisol and social beh...
Abstract Background Unbalanced dietary intakes of saturated (SFAs) and polyunsaturated (PUFAs) fatty acids can profoundly influence the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA)-axis... -
Individual differences in face identity processing
Abstract We investigated the relationships between individual differences in different aspects of face-identity processing, using the Glasgow Face Matching Test (GFMT) as a... -
Sleep inertia during a simulated 6-h on/6-h off fixed split duty schedule
Sleep inertia is a safety concern for shift workers returning to work soon after waking up. Split duty schedules offer an alternative to longer shift periods, but introduce... -
Recycling of palaeo-Pacific subducted oceanic crust related to a Fe–Cu–Au min...
In this study, Early Cretaceous skarn deposits and genesis of their host diorite/monzodiorite porphyry in the Xuzhou-Huaibei (Xu-Huai) region, northern Anhui-Jiangsu have been... -
The effect of spinal manipulative therapy on heart rate variability and pain ...
Abstract Background Recent experimental research has suggested that spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) may reduce pain through modulation of the ascending pain signals and/or the... -
Accuracy of the lower third molar radiographic imaging to estimate age among ...
Abstract Objective Dental development is a useful method for age estimation. Although third molar eruption is commonly used to estimate age in Uganda, it is reported to be... -
Ratings of performance in multisource feedback: comparing performance theorie...
Abstract Background Multisource feedback (MSF) is increasingly being used to assess trainee performance, with different assessor groups fulfilling a crucial role in utility of... -
Association between serum level of urate and subclinical atherosclerosis: res...
Abstract Background Hyperuricemia is closely associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, it has not been definitively established whether this association is... -
Feasibility and acceptance of exercise recommendations (10,000 steps a day) w...
Abstract Background Benefits of exercise to prevent non-communicable diseases are well-documented. Limited data exists to promote physical activity in healthy but sedentary... -
Short-term efficacy of reducing screen media use on physical activity, sleep,...
Abstract Background During the recent decade presence of digital media, especially handheld devices, in everyday life, has been increasing. Survey data suggests that children... -
"Stroke - 65 Plus. Continued Active Life": a study protocol for a randomized ...
Abstract Background Elderly people represent the majority of stroke cases worldwide. Post-stroke sequelae frequently lead to a more isolated life. Restricted social relations... -
Exercise combined with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ExACT) compared to ...
Abstract Background Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of cognitive behavioural therapy, which may be beneficial for people with chronic pain. The approach aims... -
Association between time perspective and organic food consumption in a large ...
Abstract Background Organic food intake has risen in many countries during the past decades. Even though motivations associated with such choice have been studied, psychological... -
Work, eat and sleep: towards a healthy ageing at work program offshore
Abstract Background Health management tools need to be developed to foster healthy ageing at work and sustain employability of ageing work-forces. The objectives of this study... -
Perceived inadequate care and excessive overprotection during childhood are a...
Abstract Background Sleep disturbance and poor sleep quality are major health problems worldwide. One potential risk factor for the development and maintenance of sleep... -
Quantitative CT analysis using functional imaging is superior in describing d...
Abstract Background Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is chronic fibrosing pneumonia with an unpredictable natural disease history. Functional respiratory imaging (FRI) has... -
Targeting vulnerable groups of health poverty alleviation in rural China— wha...
Abstract Background In light of the health poverty alleviation policy, we explore whether the New Rural Cooperative Medical System (NRCMS) has effectively reduced the economic... -
A pilot study of biomechanical assessment before and after an integrative tra...
Abstract Background Adolescents with juvenile fibromyalgia (JFM) tend to be very sedentary and avoid participation in physical activity. A prior study suggested that JFM... -
Children’s GPS-determined versus self-reported transport in leisure time and ...
Abstract Background This study aimed to examine both GPS-determined and self-reported walking, cycling and passive transport in leisure time during week- and weekend-days among...
