Fewer Teens Meeting Physical Activity Recommendations During Pandemic
The percentage of teens meeting physical activity guidelines decreased from 16.1% (prepandemic) to 8.9% during the pandemic.
Diet and Exercise
Seasonal Variations in Blood Pressure: What Your Patients Need to Know
As the weather starts getting colder, patients with hypertension should be keeping a more watchful eye on their blood pressure. How does seasonal variation affect blood pressure, and what should you tell your patients?
What Lifestyle Factors Can Affect Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk?
Patients at risk of rheumatoid arthritis may wonder if there are lifestyle factors that play a role. What are some of the factors that you can discuss with them, and what can you recommend they do?
Fish, Fatty Acid Supplements, and Post-Pregnancy Type 2 Diabetes Explored
Investigators assessed the relationship among lean or fatty fish intake, fatty acid supplements, and lowered severity of type 2 diabetes in women following pregnancy.
The Potential Dangers of Ketogenic Diets in Kidney Disease
A recent review underscores the possible adverse effects of ketogenic diets including increased risks for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and kidney stones.
Exercise, Moderate Caloric Restriction Improves Aortic Stiffness in Obese Older Adults
Improvements in proximal aortic stiffness greater with combo of exercise, moderate CR versus exercise alone or with intensive CR
Simple Solutions for Curbing Teens’ Unhealthy Snacking
Experts offer tips to curb snacking in teens including a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet that includes whole foods and ready-to-drink protein smoothies.
NAPNAP Updates Position Statement on Childhood Obesity
The purpose of the updated statement stems from NAPNAP’s commitment to encouraging healthy lifestyles to establish a foundation of optimal health.
NP-Led Diabetes Education Reduces Sedentary Behaviors
NP-led educational intervention decreases sedentary behavior and blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Reducing Social Isolation Is Key to Successful Aging
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, that more than 60% of US adults were lonely; these numbers only increased during the pandemic. Clinicians should focus more time on the psychological and social factors of aging to improve the quality of life of the elderly.
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