Association of lung health and cardiovascular health (Life’s Essential 8) by Wanjia Zhang, Menglong Zou, Junyao Liang, Dexu Zhang, Man Zhou, Hui Feng, Chusen Tang, Jie Xiao, Zhan Yi, Yin Xu

“…Regarding lung function, each 10-point increase in LE8 was associated with an increase of 50 ml in FEV1 (Beta = 50; 95% CI = 32, 67) and 56 ml in FVC (Beta = 56; 95% CI = 32, 79). Among middle-aged and older adults (age > 40), the high LE8 group had significantly lower odds of respiratory symptoms, including cough (OR = 0.23; 95% CI = 0.12, 0.46), phlegm (OR = 0.42; 95% CI = 0.19, 0.90), and wheezing (OR = 0.29; 95% CI = 0.15, 0.54). …”
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Factors associated with perceived changes in physical activity and sedentary behavior in the Brazilian university community during the COVID-19 pandemic by Marcos Cezar Pitombo da Silva Junior, Enaiane Cristina Menezes, Sand Araújo Tenório, Sueyla Ferreira da Silva dos Santos, Thiago Ferreira de Sousa, Luiz Rodrigo Augustemak de Lima

“…The likelihood of higher SB was lower among women with a good health perception (58.0%) or aged 30–39 (34.0%) or 40+ (50.0%), and among men with a good health perception (61.0%) or aged 30–39 (42.0%) or 40+ (54.0%). …”
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Women's enrollment in community-based health insurance and its determinants in Sidama national regional state, Ethiopia, 2024: A multilevel analysis. by Kare Chawicha Debessa, Keneni Gutema Negeri, Mesay Hailu Dangisso

“…The study included 835 women aged 18 years and older, residing both in rural and urban areas. …”
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A pilot cluster randomized controlled trial assessing uptake of PrEP and contraception in hair salons in South Africa by Ingrid V. Bassett, Joyce Yan, Sabina Govere, Sthabile Shezi, Lungile M. Ngcobo, Shruti Sagar, Jana Jarolimova, Dani Zionts, Anele Khumalo, Zinhle Zwane, Christina Psaros, Nduduzo Dube, Robert A. Parker

“…We assessed predictors of PrEP uptake among intervention participants using univariate logistic regression and multivariable logistic regression with age and potential predictors from the univariate analyses. …”
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Geographic and socioeconomic variation of sodium and potassium intake in Italy: results from the MINISAL-GIRCSI programme by Simona Giampaoli, Francesco P Cappuccio, Chen Ji, Luigi Palmieri, Diego Vanuzzo, Chiara Donfrancesco, Renato Ippolito, Pasquale Strazzullo

“…Objectives To assess geographic and socioeconomic gradients in sodium and potassium intake in Italy.Setting Cross-sectional survey in Italy.Participants 3857 men and women, aged 39–79 years, randomly sampled in 20 regions (as part of a National cardiovascular survey of 8714 men and women).Primary outcome measures Participants’ dietary sodium and potassium intakes were measured by 24 h urinary sodium and potassium excretions. 2 indicators measured socioeconomic status: education and occupation. …”
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Exploring the relationship between established HIV risk factors and depressive symptoms amongst young women without HIV in two sites in South Africa. by Zanenhlanhla Gumbi, Celia Mehou-Loko, Lindi Masson, Makhosazana Mdladla, Nokuthula Maphumulo, Jo-Ann Passmore, Sanele Mbeje, Linda Gail Bekker, Disebo Potloane, Heather Jaspan, Nina Radzey, Andrea Abrahams, Rushil Harryparsad, Pamela Mkhize, Hilton Humphries

“…Depressive symptoms were less likely to occur in adolescent girls between the ages of 14 to 17 as compared to those between the ages of 18 and 19 (OR 0.44; 95% CI 0.22-0.90). …”
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Establishing primary care physician commitment in Canadian long-term care homes: a protocol for a modified e-Delphi study by Andrew P Costa, Aaron Jones, Darly Dash, Paula Rochon, Patrick Quail, Rachel D Savage, Henry Yu-Hin Siu, Lisa M McCarthy, Nathan Stall, Dee Tripp, Maya Potter, Paul Katz, Samantha Peck

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Perceived barriers to physical activity and their predictors among adults in the Central Region in Saudi Arabia: Gender differences and cultural aspects. by Osama Abdelhay, Mohammad Altamimi, Qusai Abdelhay, Marwan Manajrah, Ayla M Tourkmani, Mutaz Altamimi, Taghreed Altamimi

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional survey was conducted from the 9th of January 2022 to the 2nd of February 2023, involving 7,903 physically inactive participants aged 18 to 80. Participants were recruited using a two-stage cluster sampling method from the Central Region of Saudi Arabia. …”
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Rola nauczyciela w zintegrowanym nauczaniu przedmiotowo-językowym (CLIL) na I etapie edukacji wczesnoszkolnej z perspektywy dzieci by Inga Maria Smoleń

“…In addition, the author carried out qualitative research using an uncategorized interview questionnaire with students (n = 25) aged 7–8 years The analysis of the answers and conclusions from the collected material showed the role of the teacher in CLIL education. …”
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É tempo de pipa: a representação da infância em Cidade de Deus, de Paulo Lins, e Lembrancinha do Adeus, de Júlio Ludemir by Anderson Luís Nunes da Mata

“…Traditionally understood as an age of innocence and learning, childhood has been shown indifferent colors in the so called "slum" narratives. …”
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Balancing Work and Caregiving: A Guide for Employers by Carolyn S. Wilken

“… FCS-2261, a 3-page fact sheet by Carolyn Wilken, is the fifth in a series on caregiving and aging. In today's workplace, employers need to know how to support employees who are also caregivers. …”
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FORMULATION OF CONCRETE BASED ON PLANT MATERIALS (CASE OF RICINODENDRON HEUDELOTII: AKPI): OPTIMIZATION OF THE PROPORTION OF SHELLS by MAMERY ADAMA SERIFOU, SOULEYMANE OUATTARA, BRAHIMAN TRAORE, CONAND HONORE KOUAKOU, EDJIKEME EMERUWA

“…However, the kinetics of hardening at a young age of the concrete is improved from 1% to 7%. …”
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Fall Prevention: Solutions for the Home by Leigh Ann Martin

“… Your home can present many physical challenges as you age, but corrections can be made to better meet your needs. …”
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Balancing Work and Caregiving: A Guide for Employers by Carolyn S. Wilken

“… FCS-2261, a 3-page fact sheet by Carolyn Wilken, is the fifth in a series on caregiving and aging. In today's workplace, employers need to know how to support employees who are also caregivers. …”
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Fall Prevention: Home Safety Inventory by Leigh Ann Martin

“… Homes you’ve lived in most of your life can cause problems as you age. Use this inventory to find possible problem areas. …”
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Nutrition at Early Stages of Life Determines the Future Growth and Reproductive Performance of Dairy Calves by Philipe Moriel, Luiz Ferraretto

“… Nutrition prior to weaning (1 to 45 to 60 days of age) may determine the future performance of dairy calves. …”
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Advances in regenerative medicine-based approaches for skin regeneration and rejuvenation by Nathalia Silva Dutra Alves, Gustavo Roncoli Reigado, Mayara Santos, Izabela Daniel Sardinha Caldeira, Henrique dos Santos Hernandes, Bruna Leticia Freitas-Marchi, Elina Zhivov, Felipe Santiago Chambergo, Viviane Abreu Nunes

“…These methods hold promise for treating a range of conditions, from chronic wounds and burns to age-related skin changes and genetic disorders. …”
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Fall Prevention: Solutions for the Home by Leigh Ann Martin

“… Your home can present many physical challenges as you age, but corrections can be made to better meet your needs. …”
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MINERALOGICAL-GEOCHEMICAL FEATURES OF ZIRCON FROM THE KUMIR GRANITIC STOCK, GORNY ALTAI by A.I. Gusev

“…Data on U-Pb age and composition of zircon from the Kumir granitic stock (Gorny Altai) and related greisens are presented for the first time. …”
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Fall Prevention: Home Safety Inventory by Leigh Ann Martin

“… Homes you’ve lived in most of your life can cause problems as you age. Use this inventory to find possible problem areas. …”
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