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View article: Isotemporal Associations of Patterns and Domains of Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity with Sleep Quality in Pregnant Women in Saudi Arabia
Isotemporal Associations of Patterns and Domains of Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity with Sleep Quality in Pregnant Women in Saudi Arabia Open
Background: Although higher sedentary behavior (SB) and lower physical activity (PA) have been associated with poor prenatal sleep quality, the influence of specific exchanges of SB and types of PA on sleep quality during pregnancy remains…
View article: Leg‐fidgeting versus standing breaks during prolonged sitting: Impacts on blood pressure and heart rate in young women
Leg‐fidgeting versus standing breaks during prolonged sitting: Impacts on blood pressure and heart rate in young women Open
The objective of this work was to examine whether leg‐fidgeting breaks during prolonged sitting could be a practical alternative to standing breaks in preventing blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) impairments. Young women ( n = 16; ag…
View article: Rural‐urban differences in dietary intake across pregnancy trimesters: A multisite prospective cohort study
Rural‐urban differences in dietary intake across pregnancy trimesters: A multisite prospective cohort study Open
Purpose Poor diet during pregnancy compromises maternal–fetal health and may reflect broader environmental and structural inequities. This study investigated differences in dietary intake across pregnancy among rural and urban women in the…
View article: Compliance and Impact of a 5-Min Seated Rest Protocol on Home Blood Pressure Monitoring in Postpartum Women
Compliance and Impact of a 5-Min Seated Rest Protocol on Home Blood Pressure Monitoring in Postpartum Women Open
BACKGROUND Home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) is an effective method for diagnosing and managing postpartum hypertension, a condition associated with increased health risks. A 5-min seated rest before home blood pressure (BP) measuremen…
View article: Using healthcare-affiliated apps to recruit typically underrepresented populations in a pregnancy cohort study in West Virginia
Using healthcare-affiliated apps to recruit typically underrepresented populations in a pregnancy cohort study in West Virginia Open
View article: Brachial-femoral pulse wave velocity in 2–4-year-old children: a feasibility study
Brachial-femoral pulse wave velocity in 2–4-year-old children: a feasibility study Open
BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) progression occurs across the lifespan. However, available measures of CVD risk in young children are limited. Carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (cfPWV) is a gold-standard, noninvasive measure of …
View article: Mental health outcomes associated with electronic cigarette use, combustible tobacco use, and dual use among U.S. adolescents: Insights from the National Youth Tobacco Survey
Mental health outcomes associated with electronic cigarette use, combustible tobacco use, and dual use among U.S. adolescents: Insights from the National Youth Tobacco Survey Open
Adolescence is a critical period for mental health development. There are increasing rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide among adolescents in the United States (U.S.). Tobacco use, especially electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and …
View article: COVID-19 Impact on Behaviors across the 24-Hour Day in Children and Adolescents: Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Sleep
COVID-19 Impact on Behaviors across the 24-Hour Day in Children and Adolescents: Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Sleep Open
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, social restrictions to contain the spread of the virus have disrupted behaviors across the 24-h day including physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep among children (5-12 years old) and adoles…
View article: The Effects of Acute Alcohol Intoxication on Metamemory Processes and Accuracy When Recalling a Rape Scenario
The Effects of Acute Alcohol Intoxication on Metamemory Processes and Accuracy When Recalling a Rape Scenario Open
This study examines how acute alcohol intoxication during the encoding of a rape scenario affects metamemory processes and recall accuracy during police interviews. Metamemory is the ability to monitor and control memory reporting. We cond…
View article: Associations of physical activity and sedentary time with aortic stiffness and autonomic function in early pregnancy
Associations of physical activity and sedentary time with aortic stiffness and autonomic function in early pregnancy Open
Pregnancy is characterized by profound maternal circulatory and autonomic adaptations, but the impact of modifiable factors, such as physical activity and sedentary behavior on vascular and autonomic function during pregnancy, is unclear. …
View article: Acceptability and Preliminary Efficacy of a Novel Web-Based Physical Activity for the Heart (PATH) Intervention Designed to Promote Physical Activity in Adults With Obesity: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Acceptability and Preliminary Efficacy of a Novel Web-Based Physical Activity for the Heart (PATH) Intervention Designed to Promote Physical Activity in Adults With Obesity: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Even in the absence of weight loss, any level of physical activity (PA) can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease among individuals with obesity. However, these individuals face multifaceted barriers that reduce their motiva…
View article: A Primer on Repeated Sitting Exposure and the Cardiovascular System: Considerations for Study Design, Analysis, Interpretation, and Translation
A Primer on Repeated Sitting Exposure and the Cardiovascular System: Considerations for Study Design, Analysis, Interpretation, and Translation Open
Sedentary behavior, particularly sitting, is ubiquitous in many contemporary societies. This is a major societal concern considering the evidence for a strong association between sitting behavior and cardiovascular disease morbidity and mo…
View article: Protocol for a study on sitting with interruption and whole-body cardiovascular health (SWITCH) in middle-aged adults
Protocol for a study on sitting with interruption and whole-body cardiovascular health (SWITCH) in middle-aged adults Open
View article: Associations Between Domains and Patterns of Sedentary Behavior with Sleep Quality and Duration in Pregnant Women
Associations Between Domains and Patterns of Sedentary Behavior with Sleep Quality and Duration in Pregnant Women Open
Objectives: To assess the associations of sedentary behavior (SB) with sleep quality and duration in pregnant women by trimesters and to consider SB domains and patterns. Methods: This investigation included 935 participants (age = 30.0 ± …
View article: Influence of a Sedentary Behavior Intervention on Mood, Sleep, and Quality of Life Outcomes During Pregnancy: The SPRING Study
Influence of a Sedentary Behavior Intervention on Mood, Sleep, and Quality of Life Outcomes During Pregnancy: The SPRING Study Open
Reducing sedentary behavior during pregnancy did not improve psychological symptoms and may worsen sleep efficiency. Recommendations for future sedentary behavior reduction research in pregnancy include a larger sample with poorer psycholo…
View article: Early pregnancy health behaviors, adverse pregnancy outcomes, and maternal blood pressure after pregnancy
Early pregnancy health behaviors, adverse pregnancy outcomes, and maternal blood pressure after pregnancy Open
Background: Individual health behaviors are associated with pregnancy outcomes, but their joint effects are rarely considered and their associations with health beyond pregnancy are uncertain. We aimed to examine associations between combi…
View article: Patterns of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep across pregnancy before and during two COVID pandemic years
Patterns of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep across pregnancy before and during two COVID pandemic years Open
View article: Postpartum Remote Health Coaching Intervention for Individuals With a Hypertensive Disorder of Pregnancy: Proof-of-Concept Study
Postpartum Remote Health Coaching Intervention for Individuals With a Hypertensive Disorder of Pregnancy: Proof-of-Concept Study Open
Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among women in America. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) negatively impact acute and long-term cardiovascular health, with approximately 16% of all pregnancies …
View article: Associations of nonoccupational sedentary behaviors with cardiometabolic outcomes: coronary artery risk development in young adults (CARDIA)
Associations of nonoccupational sedentary behaviors with cardiometabolic outcomes: coronary artery risk development in young adults (CARDIA) Open
Background The association between sedentary behavior (SB) and cardiometabolic risk may differ by SB domain and context. Nonoccupational SB is particularly important because it is discretionary and more amenable to change. This study estim…
View article: Association between perceived discrimination and pulse wave velocity: a scoping review
Association between perceived discrimination and pulse wave velocity: a scoping review Open
Racial discrimination is a chronic stressor that may contribute to cardiovascular disease (CVD) disparities in non-Hispanic Black (NHB) adults. NHB adults experience greater perceived discrimination (PD) and CVD risk compared with non-Hisp…
View article: Acceptability and Preliminary Efficacy of a Novel Web-Based Physical Activity for the Heart (PATH) Intervention Designed to Promote Physical Activity in Adults With Obesity: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Acceptability and Preliminary Efficacy of a Novel Web-Based Physical Activity for the Heart (PATH) Intervention Designed to Promote Physical Activity in Adults With Obesity: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Even in the absence of weight loss, any level of physical activity (PA) can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease among individuals with obesity. However, these individuals face multifaceted barriers that reduce their motiv…
View article: Effect of Prior Moderate Aerobic Exercise to Prolonged Sitting on Peripheral and Central Cardiovascular Measures in Young Women
Effect of Prior Moderate Aerobic Exercise to Prolonged Sitting on Peripheral and Central Cardiovascular Measures in Young Women Open
Background: Prolonged sitting is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). We examined whether moderate aerobic exercise prior to prolonged sitting (EX + SIT) has protective effects on peripheral and central cardiovascular and autono…
View article: Compliance with 24 h Movement Behavior Guidelines for Pregnant Women in Saudi Arabia: The Role of Trimester and Maternal Characteristics
Compliance with 24 h Movement Behavior Guidelines for Pregnant Women in Saudi Arabia: The Role of Trimester and Maternal Characteristics Open
Background: Complying with 24 h movement behavior guidelines for pregnant women may prevent pregnancy complications. This single time point, cross-sectional investigation assessed compliance with the 24 h movement behavior guidelines in pr…
View article: Effect of Prior Moderate Aerobic Exercise to Prolonged Sitting on Peripheral and Central Cardiovascular Measures in Young Women
Effect of Prior Moderate Aerobic Exercise to Prolonged Sitting on Peripheral and Central Cardiovascular Measures in Young Women Open
Background: Prolonged sitting is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). We examined whether moderate aerobic exercise prior to prolonged sitting (EX + SIT) has protective effects on peripheral and central cardiovascular and autono…
View article: Pre‐pregnancy substance use and first trimester cardiovascular health among nulliparous pregnant people: The nuMoM2b Study
Pre‐pregnancy substance use and first trimester cardiovascular health among nulliparous pregnant people: The nuMoM2b Study Open
Background Suboptimal pre‐pregnancy health, including substance use and cardiovascular risk factors, is associated with higher risks of maternal‐foetal morbidity and mortality. Objective To determine if pre‐pregnancy substance use is assoc…
View article: Effects of Sedentary Behavior Reduction on Blood Pressure in Desk Workers: Results From the RESET-BP Randomized Clinical Trial
Effects of Sedentary Behavior Reduction on Blood Pressure in Desk Workers: Results From the RESET-BP Randomized Clinical Trial Open
BACKGROUND: Sedentary behavior (SB) is observationally associated with cardiovascular disease risk. However, randomized clinical trials testing causation are limited. We hypothesized that reducing SB would decrease blood pressure (BP) and …
View article: Cardiovascular health in early pregnancy and circulating placental biomarkers
Cardiovascular health in early pregnancy and circulating placental biomarkers Open
Background Maternal cardiovascular and placental health are related to pregnancy outcomes, yet how cardiovascular health (CVH) in early pregnancy affects placentation is not well characterized. Our objective was to estimate associations be…
View article: Resistance exercise breaks during prolonged sitting augment the blood flow response to a subsequent oral glucose load in sedentary adults
Resistance exercise breaks during prolonged sitting augment the blood flow response to a subsequent oral glucose load in sedentary adults Open
Sitting‐induced impairments in postprandial blood flow are an important link between sedentary behaviour and cardiometabolic disease risk. The objective of this work was to examine the effects of resistance exercise breaks (REB) performed …
View article: Implementation of Obesity Science Into Clinical Practice: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
Implementation of Obesity Science Into Clinical Practice: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association Open
Obesity is a recognized public health epidemic with a prevalence that continues to increase dramatically in nearly all populations, impeding progress in reducing incidence rates of cardiovascular disease. Over the past decade, obesity scie…
View article: Similarities and differences in factors associated with high and low sedentary behavior after stroke: a mixed methods study
Similarities and differences in factors associated with high and low sedentary behavior after stroke: a mixed methods study Open
To identify similarities and differences in factors affecting activity engagement between adults with stroke who are more and less sedentary. Data were pooled from two studies of adults with stroke (N = 36). Sedentary time was measu…