Clinical Context Sedentary behavior—prolonged sitting or reclining with minimal energy expenditure—has emerged as an independent risk factor for cardiometabolic disease,…
Browsing: Nutrition & Lifestyle
Diet, physical activity, behavioural and lifestyle interventions for metabolic and endocrine health.
A within-trial analysis of the PROLIFIC RCT finds a family-based lifestyle programme cost-effective for cardiovascular risk reduction in relatives of premature CHD patients. PICO summary and commentary.
An RCT finds curcumin lowers blood pressure, LDL, and inflammatory markers in type 2 diabetes but does not change HbA1c or glucose. PICO summary and expert commentary.
A secondary analysis of a 12-month randomised trial found that 4:3 intermittent fasting improved binge and uncontrolled eating versus daily calorie restriction, with no difference in appetite hormones. PICO summary and expert commentary.
A multicentre randomised controlled trial tested whether a cognitive behavioural therapy-based digital dietary programme improved glycaemic control and pregnancy outcomes in gestational diabetes. PICO summary and expert commentary.
A preschool trial finds body composition improved over time with game-based activity, but moderate-to-vigorous activity did not significantly beat light activity. PICO summary and commentary.
A 6-month school-based MyBFF@school program improved fasting insulin, HOMA-IR, and HDL-C versus standard schooling in overweight Malaysian children, though BMI still rose. PICO summary and expert commentary.
A triple-blind RCT finds cinnamon supplementation does not significantly reduce weight or BMI in type 2 diabetes. PICO summary and expert commentary.
A single-centre Egyptian RCT testing whether adding Islamic intermittent fasting to lifestyle modification improves metabolic syndrome markers, with PICO summary and expert commentary.
A four-arm trial finds combination aerobic-resistance exercise is the only programme to improve objective sleep in type 2 diabetes, alongside abdominal fat loss. PICO summary and commentary.