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View article: Temporal Changes between Adherence to a Mediterranean-Style Diet and Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods with 12-Year Depression Risk in the Melbourne Collaborative Cohort Study
Temporal Changes between Adherence to a Mediterranean-Style Diet and Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods with 12-Year Depression Risk in the Melbourne Collaborative Cohort Study Open
Background Consuming a Mediterranean-style diet is associated with lower depression risk. Concurrently, exposure to a dietary pattern high in ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is associated with increased depression risk. As dietary patterns sh…
View article: Genetic susceptibility to depression and risk of cardiometabolic diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 21 Mendelian randomisation studies
Genetic susceptibility to depression and risk of cardiometabolic diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 21 Mendelian randomisation studies Open
View article: Investigating associations between diet and depression at the population level over time: results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
Investigating associations between diet and depression at the population level over time: results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Open
Depression contributes substantially to disease burden in the United States. Diet is a modifiable risk factor, yet surprisingly the population-level diet-depression association has never been comprehensively evaluated over time. We aimed t…
View article: A century of cardiac rehabilitation research: Bibliometric review of publication history, keyword trends, and citations
A century of cardiac rehabilitation research: Bibliometric review of publication history, keyword trends, and citations Open
Research into cardiac rehabilitation (CR), a key model for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease, has evolved since first described in 1927. This review aimed to explore this evolution by identifying CR-related publications from t…
View article: Exposure to ultra-processed food and risk of cardiovascular mortality: a prospective cohort study
Exposure to ultra-processed food and risk of cardiovascular mortality: a prospective cohort study Open
Aims There has been a global shift from nutrient-dense diets to an ultra-processed food pattern, which is linked to adverse health outcomes, including cardiovascular mortality. However, there is limited evidence in an Australian setting. F…
View article: Heatwaves and Heart Health: A Survey Study and Discussion on the Current Knowledge and Attitudes of Cardiac Rehabilitation Clinicians
Heatwaves and Heart Health: A Survey Study and Discussion on the Current Knowledge and Attitudes of Cardiac Rehabilitation Clinicians Open
Purpose: Heat-related cardiovascular deaths are increasingly common for people with cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the face of a warming climate. Cardiac rehabilitation clinicians are well placed to educate people with CVD about the risks…
View article: Assessing the association between the Mediterranean, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension and Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay dietary patterns, structural connectivity and cognitive function
Assessing the association between the Mediterranean, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension and Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay dietary patterns, structural connectivity and cognitive function Open
The rising incidence of neurodegenerative diseases in an ageing global population has shifted research focus towards modifiable risk factors, such as diet. Despite potential links between dietary patterns and brain health, inconsistencies …
View article: Psychosocial Well-Being and Healthy Eating in Cardiac Rehabilitation: A National Survey of Cardiac Rehabilitation Practitioners Self-Reported Practices
Psychosocial Well-Being and Healthy Eating in Cardiac Rehabilitation: A National Survey of Cardiac Rehabilitation Practitioners Self-Reported Practices Open
Practitioners reaffirm the importance of psychosocial well-being and nutritional counselling in cardiac rehabilitation programs. However, practitioners inconsistently assess psychosocial well-being at cardiac rehabilitation completion, and…
View article: Effective dietary interventions during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of behavior change techniques to promote healthy eating
Effective dietary interventions during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of behavior change techniques to promote healthy eating Open
View article: Genetic Susceptibility to Depression is Associated with Increased Risk of Cardiometabolic Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 38 Mendelian Randomisation Studies
Genetic Susceptibility to Depression is Associated with Increased Risk of Cardiometabolic Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 38 Mendelian Randomisation Studies Open
View article: Global comparison of the economic costs of coronary heart disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Global comparison of the economic costs of coronary heart disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Objectives Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of global morbidity and mortality, yet no comprehensive evaluation of its global economic costs exists. We conducted a systematic review with meta-analysis to examine the costs o…
View article: From ocean to emotion: a pilot study exploring acute mood effects following consumption of a DHA-rich powder compared with placebo in middle-aged Australian men
From ocean to emotion: a pilot study exploring acute mood effects following consumption of a DHA-rich powder compared with placebo in middle-aged Australian men Open
While there is evidence that long-chain n -3 PUFA supplementation benefits mood, the extent to which a single high dose of n -3 PUFA can induce acute mood effects has not been examined. The present study investigated whether a single dose …
View article: A systematic review of healthcare experiences of women and men living with coronary heart disease
A systematic review of healthcare experiences of women and men living with coronary heart disease Open
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality for people worldwide, yet differences in the likelihood of receiving optimal care occur depend on gender. This study therefore aimed to explore the healthcare exp…
View article: Cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention of CVD: time to think about cardiovascular health rather than rehabilitation
Cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention of CVD: time to think about cardiovascular health rather than rehabilitation Open
During the past century, there have been major developments in the medical and surgical treatment of cardiovascular disease (CVD). These advancements have resulted in more people surviving initial events and having reduced length of stay i…
View article: Towards consistency in dietary pattern scoring: standardising scoring workflows for healthy dietary patterns using 24-h recall and two variations of a food frequency questionnaire – CORRIGENDUM
Towards consistency in dietary pattern scoring: standardising scoring workflows for healthy dietary patterns using 24-h recall and two variations of a food frequency questionnaire – CORRIGENDUM Open
View article: Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses
Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses Open
Objective To evaluate the existing meta-analytic evidence of associations between exposure to ultra-processed foods, as defined by the Nova food classification system, and adverse health outcomes. Design Systematic umbrella review of exist…
View article: Towards consistency in dietary pattern scoring: standardising scoring workflows for healthy dietary patterns using 24-h recall and two variations of a food frequency questionnair
Towards consistency in dietary pattern scoring: standardising scoring workflows for healthy dietary patterns using 24-h recall and two variations of a food frequency questionnair Open
Healthy dietary patterns such as the Mediterranean diet (MeDi), Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) and the Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) have been evaluated for their potential association w…
View article: A National Survey of Patient Data Capture, Management, Reporting Practice in Australian Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs
A National Survey of Patient Data Capture, Management, Reporting Practice in Australian Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs Open
The collection of service data for cardiac rehabilitation patient data and its justification is diverse, limiting our capacity to benchmark and drive clinical practice. The findings strengthen the case for a national low-burden approach to…
View article: Ultra-Processed Food Exposure and Adverse Health Outcomes: An Umbrella Review of Epidemiological Meta-Analyses
Ultra-Processed Food Exposure and Adverse Health Outcomes: An Umbrella Review of Epidemiological Meta-Analyses Open
Objective: To evaluate the existing meta-analytic evidence of associations between exposure to ultra-processed foods, as defined by the Nova food classification system, and adverse health outcomes. Design: Systematic umbrella review of exi…
View article: Cardiac rehabilitation patient data management and quality improvement in Australia: A national survey
Cardiac rehabilitation patient data management and quality improvement in Australia: A national survey Open
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: Public grant(s) – National budget only. Main funding source(s): National Health and Medical Research Council Synergy Grant Background Receipt of guideline-indicated comprehensive cardiac re…
View article: A Survey of Australian Cardiac Rehabilitation Practitioners’ Attitudes and Practices Regarding Psychosocial Well-being and Healthy Eating
A Survey of Australian Cardiac Rehabilitation Practitioners’ Attitudes and Practices Regarding Psychosocial Well-being and Healthy Eating Open
View article: Post-Prandial Cognitive and Blood Pressure Effects of a DHA-Rich Omega-3 Powder in Middle-Aged Males: A Pilot Study
Post-Prandial Cognitive and Blood Pressure Effects of a DHA-Rich Omega-3 Powder in Middle-Aged Males: A Pilot Study Open
The use of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (ω-3 PUFA) supplements is increasingly common among middle-aged and older adults. Users of ω-3 PUFA supplements often report using such supplements to support cognitive health, despite mixed fi…
View article: RETRACTED: Corrigendum: The association between diet and cardio-metabolic risk on cognitive performance: A cross-sectional study of middle-aged Australian adults
RETRACTED: Corrigendum: The association between diet and cardio-metabolic risk on cognitive performance: A cross-sectional study of middle-aged Australian adults Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.862475.].
View article: The evolution of digital health technologies in cardiovascular disease research
The evolution of digital health technologies in cardiovascular disease research Open
View article: Investigating the Effects of a Multinutrient Supplement on Cognition, Mood and Biochemical Markers in Middle-Aged Adults with ‘Optimal’ and ‘Sub-Optimal’ Diets: A Randomized Double Blind Placebo Controlled Trial
Investigating the Effects of a Multinutrient Supplement on Cognition, Mood and Biochemical Markers in Middle-Aged Adults with ‘Optimal’ and ‘Sub-Optimal’ Diets: A Randomized Double Blind Placebo Controlled Trial Open
Background: Previous randomized controlled trials examining cognitive and mood effects of combination multivitamin supplements in healthy, non-clinical adults have reported mixed results. One purported explanation for this is that the diet…
View article: Biology, Bias, or Both? The Contribution of Sex and Gender to the Disparity in Cardiovascular Outcomes Between Women and Men
Biology, Bias, or Both? The Contribution of Sex and Gender to the Disparity in Cardiovascular Outcomes Between Women and Men Open
View article: Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Mental Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies
Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Mental Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies Open
Since previous meta-analyses, which were limited only to depression and by a small number of studies available for inclusion at the time of publication, several additional studies have been published assessing the link between ultra-proces…
View article: The Effects of Dietary Advanced Glycation End-Products on Neurocognitive and Mental Disorders
The Effects of Dietary Advanced Glycation End-Products on Neurocognitive and Mental Disorders Open
Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are glycated proteins or lipids formed endogenously in the human body or consumed through diet. Ultra-processed foods and some culinary techniques, such as dry cooking methods, represent the main sour…
View article: RETRACTED: The Association Between Diet and Cardio-Metabolic Risk on Cognitive Performance: A Cross-Sectional Study of Middle-Aged Australian Adults
RETRACTED: The Association Between Diet and Cardio-Metabolic Risk on Cognitive Performance: A Cross-Sectional Study of Middle-Aged Australian Adults Open
Adherence to different dietary patterns has been linked to the development of cognitive decline; yet little is known about whether this relationship is present in middle age. The current study aimed to explore the relationship between diff…
View article: Diet May Moderate the Relationship Between Arterial Stiffness and Cognitive Performance in Older Adults
Diet May Moderate the Relationship Between Arterial Stiffness and Cognitive Performance in Older Adults Open
Background: Cognitive decline is influenced by various factors including diet, cardiovascular disease, and glucose control. However, the combined effect of these risk factors on cognitive performance is yet to be fully understood. Objectiv…