Browsing Scientific publications in Public Health and Nutrition by Title
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Geographic variations in cardiometabolic risk factors in Luxembourg
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and associated behavioural and metabolic risk factors constitute a major public health concern at a global level. Many reports worldwide have documented different risk profiles for populations ... -
Gestational Diabetes: Evaluating Diagnostic Criteria and Screening Strategies in Light of Evolving Guidelines
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 498, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is the most common metabolic condition of pregnancy with potential lifelong implications for the health of the mother and child, extending its adverse effects into the next generation. ... -
Global burden of chronic respiratory diseases and risk factors, 1990–2019 : an update from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background: Updated data on chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) are vital in their prevention, control, and treatment in the path to achieving the third UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a one-third reduction in ... -
Global health security and islands as seen through COVID-19 and vaccination
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Since the declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic in March 2020, significant research and attention has focused on countries’ abilities and interests in enacting response measures to the spread of the coronavirus including ... -
Governing digital health for infectious disease outbreaks
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)How can governing digital health for infectious disease outbreaks be enhanced? In many ways, the COVID-19 pandemic has simultaneously represented both the potential and marked limitations of digital health practices for ... -
Guanidinoacetate–creatine in secondary progressive multiple sclerosis: a case report
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Acute secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) is characterized by escalating neurological disability, with limited disease-modifying therapeutic options. A 48-year-old woman with acute SPMS being treated with ... -
Guanidinoacetic Acid as a Nutritional Adjuvant to Multiple Sclerosis Therapy
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Guanidinoacetic acid in human nutrition: Beyond creatine synthesis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Guanidinoacetic acid (GAA) is a nutrient that has been used in human nutrition since the early 1950s. Recommended for its role in creatine biosynthesis, GAA demonstrated beneficial energy-boosting effects in various clinical ... -
Gum health and quality of life-subjective experiences from across the gum health-disease continuum in adults
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Harnessing the untapped potential of food education in schools: Nurturing the school subject Food and Health
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Essential life skills related to food and meals have a potential triple dividend for children and adolescents, that is, short-term, medium-term and possible generational effects with regard to public health, sustainability ... -
“Heads Up” for Creatine Supplementation and its Potential Applications for Brain Health and Function
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)There is emerging interest regarding the potential beneficial effects of creatine supplementation on indices of brain health and function. Creatine supplementation can increase brain creatine stores, which may help explain ... -
Health-related quality of life in parents of adolescents one year into the COVID-19 pandemic: a two-year longitudinal study
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Healthy and unhealthy eating after a behaviour change intervention in primary care
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background: To prevent and reduce non-communicable diseases, the Norwegian Directorate of Health encourages Healthy Life Centres (HLCs) in all municipalities. Aims: This study investigates whether the behaviour change ... -
Higher physical fitness levels are associated with less language decline in healthy ageing
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Higher vitamin B12 levels in neurodevelopmental disorders than in healthy controls and schizophrenia: A comparison among participants between 2 and 53 years
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Recent studies suggest that both high and low levels of vitamin B12 (vitB12) may have negative health impacts. We measured VitB12 in patients with the Neurodevelopmental disorders (ND) (n = 222), comprised of Autism Spectrum ... -
Hiking, indoor biking, and body liking: a cross-sectional study examining the link between physical activity arenas and adults’ body appreciation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background Body appreciation might serve as a protective factor for developing eating disorders and is associated with participation in physical activity. Less is known about whether various arenas for physical activity ... -
How Can Authorities Support Distributed Improvisation During Major Crises? A Study of Decision Bottlenecks Arising During Local COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-Out
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How does a lifestyle intervention during pregnancy influence perceived barriers to leisure-time physical activity? The Norwegian fit for delivery study, a randomized controlled trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background: To develop effective health promotional and preventive prenatal programs, it is important to understand perceived barriers to leisure-time physical activity during pregnancy, including exercise and sport ... -
How Self-tracking and the Quantified Self Promote Health and Well-being: Systematic Review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Self-tracking technologies are widely used in people’s daily lives and health care. Academic research on self-tracking and the quantified self has also accumulated rapidly in recent years. Surprisingly, there is a paucity ...