In a nutshell This study compared the effects of a ketogenic diet mobile health application (Keyto app) with breath acetone biofeedback (device) versus a calorie-restricted, low-fat diet (WW; weight watchers) app on weight loss and metabolic risk in patients with overweight or obesity. The data showed that a ketogenic diet app with a breath acetone...
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Can a low-carbohydrate diet affect insulin-resistant lipoprotein metabolism?
In a nutshell This study determined the effect of varying carbohydrate and saturated fat dietary contents on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors during weight-loss maintenance. The authors concluded that restriction of carbohydrates provided improved insulin resistance on lipoprotein metabolism, without unwanted side effects on low-density...
Read MoreCan a ketogenic diet affect patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes that are obese or overweight?
In a nutshell This study observed the effectiveness of a ketogenic diet (KD) in patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D) that were overweight or obese. The authors concluded that a DK can control body weight, blood glucose, and blood lipids (fats) in these patients but long-term adherence is a challenge. Some background...
Read MoreEvaluating the effect of whole grain consumption in blood sugar control of patients with diabetes.
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effect of whole grain consumption in glycaemic (blood sugar) control of patients with diabetes. The data showed that whole grain consumption was beneficial for the control of blood glucose levels in these patients. Some background Diabetes is a condition in which patients have high blood sugar (glucose) levels...
Read MoreEvaluating the long-term effects of exercise and regular physical activity in patients with early Parkinson’s disease.
In a nutshell This study evaluated the long-term effects of exercise and regular physical activity in patients with early Parkinson’s disease (PD). The data showed that in the long-term, the maintenance of high regular physical activity levels and exercise habits were strongly associated with better clinical outcomes of PD symptoms. Some...
Read MoreEvaluating the effects of physical therapies on improvement in psychosomatic symptoms and quality of life in patients with breast cancer treated with aromatase inhibitors.
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effects of physical therapies on improvement in psychosomatic symptoms and quality of life (QoL) in patients with breast cancer (BC) treated with aromatase inhibitors (AIs). The data showed that acupuncture can significantly reduce pain intensity and exercise training might improve QoL in these...
Read MoreCan physical activity affect glucose levels variations in patients with diabetes?
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effect of physical activity interventions on glycemic variability (GV; glucose levels variations) in patients with diabetes. The data showed that physical activity was associated with significantly reduced GV in these patients. Some background Physical activity has been shown to reduce hemoglobin A1c (the...
Read MoreIs yoga-based cardiac rehabilitation beneficial for patients with coronary artery disease?
In a nutshell This study evaluated if yoga-based cardiac rehabilitation leads to reduced heart-related risk factors in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) compared to standard care. The data showed that the addition of yoga to standard care showed overall improvements in the cardiac health and quality of life of these patients. Some...
Read MoreLifestyle changes for patients with high blood pressure resistant to medications
In a nutshell This study looked at the effects of diet and lifestyle changes for people with high blood pressure who did not respond to medication. It found that a four-month counseling program led to significant improvement in diet and exercise, blood pressure, and heart health. Some background Uncontrolled high blood pressure leads to cardiovascular...
Read MoreCan a salt substitute reduce the risk of a stroke and heart events in patients with high blood pressure?
In a nutshell This study investigated if a salt substitute could reduce the risk of stroke and cardiovascular (CV) events in patients with hypertension (high blood pressure). The data showed that the salt substitute reduced the risks of stroke, major CV events, and death from any cause compared to regular salt in patients with hypertension. Some...
Read MoreEvaluating the association of physical activity and sedentary behavior with fatigue, pain, and depressive symptoms among breast cancer survivors.
In a nutshell This study examined the association of physical activity (PA) and sedentary time (ST) with pain, fatigue, and depressive symptoms over time among survivors of breast cancer (BC). The data showed that lower ST and higher PA is associated with lower depressive symptoms in long-term survivors of BC. Some background BC is one of the most...
Read MoreCan diet influence depression among patients with rheumatoid arthritis?
In a nutshell This study investigated the relationships among depression and anxiety, diet, and disease activity or physical function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The data showed that there was a relationship between depression and lower fish intake frequency in these patients. Some background RA is a chronic inflammatory...
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