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Adherence to the mediterranean diet and metabolic health in older adults: insig...
Alves, Sara Elisa Brás; Fernandes, Hélder; Mendes, Eugénia; Monteiro, António M.; Fernandes, Adília; Vaz, Josiana A.The Mediterranean Diet is known for its protective effects against cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Metabolic syndrome, characterized by multiple health risk factors, is increasingly concerning in older populations. Understanding dietary impacts on metabolic health is key for promoting healthy ageing. Objectives: This feasibility study aimed to explore the relationship between adherence to the Mediterrane...
Adherence to the mediterranean diet and the risk of metabolic syndrome: a preli...
Alves, Sara Elisa Brás; Monteiro, António M.; Fernandes, Adília; Fernandes, Hélder; Vaz, Josiana A.; Pereira, Ana Maria Geraldes RodriguesThe Mediterranean Diet has been widely recognized for its protective effects against cardiovascular and metabolic diseases (Zazpe et al., 2008). Metabolic syndrome, often defined as the simultaneous occurrence of health-related risk factors, is a growing concern in ageing populations (Swarup et al., 2024). Understanding how dietary patterns influence metabolic health in older adults is essential for promoting h...
Exploring cardiovascular risk and plasma ghrelin levels in older adults: a prel...
Alves, Sara Elisa Brás; Capristano, Jeovana; Sá, Leandro Moreira de; Mendes, Eugénia; Fernandes, Hélder; Vaz, Josiana A.Cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of illness and mortality worldwide, with ageing as a key risk factor. As people age, heightened inflammation, oxidative stress, and endothelial dysfunction increase their cardiovascular disease risk. Ghrelin, known as "the hunger hormone," is essential for energy regulation and metabolism. It offers cardiovascular benefits by promoting vasodilation and enhancing endot...
Sleep quality and hormonal levels of ghrelin and leptin in the elderly: a cross...
Alves, Sara Elisa Brás; Capristano, Jeovana; Sá, Leandro Moreira de; Mendes, Eugénia; Fernandes, Hélder; Vaz, Josiana A.The increase in life expectancy prompts a critical examination of the quality of aging in contemporary societies. Ageing causes alterations in the circadian sleep-wake cycle, which are closely linked to cellular senescence. Research indicates that insufficient sleep can accelerate inflammation and oxidative stress, highlighting the importance of good sleep hygiene for overall health and reducing the effects of ...
Adherence to the mediterranean diet and the risk of metabolic syndrome: a preli...
Alves, Sara Elisa Brás; Mendes, Eugénia; Monteiro, António M.; Fernandes, Adília; Fernandes, Hélder; Vaz, Josiana A.The aging population is facing an increase in chronic diseases, particularly Metabolic Syndrome (MetS), which raises the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes1,2. Effective prevention strategies are essential. The Mediterranean diet, rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and healthy fats, has been shown to improve metabolic health and reduce these risks, especially among older adults3,4
Particulate matter exposure and cardiovascular risk a review
Alves, Sara Elisa Brás; Vaz, Josiana A.; Fernandes, Adília; Molés, P.Exposure to particulate matter is a growing public health concern due to its strong association with respiratory and cardiovascular diseases (World Health Organization, 2022). Firefighters face a significant cardiovascular risk due to repeated exposure to particulate matter from smoke, ashes, and combustion by-products (Fabian et al., 2014), combined with disrupted sleep, physical-emotional strain, and extreme ...
Metodologías de enseñanza en salud frente a los retos demográficos
Alves, Sara Elisa Brás; Pereira, Olívia R.; Pereira, Ana Maria Geraldes Rodrigues; Novo, André; Vaz, Josiana A.; Fernandes, Adília; Fernandes, HélderEl envejecimiento de la población representa un desafío considerable para los sistemas de salud, lo que exige importantes innovaciones en la formación de los profesionales del área. La innovación educativa en salud se presenta como una respuesta clave ante los desafíos demográficos de las sociedades con una población envejecida. Un tema central en aspectos relacionados con el envejecimiento poblacional es el ed...
Baseline data and associations between urinary biomarkers of polycyclic aromati...
Barros, Bela; Paiva, Ana Margarida; Oliveira, Marta; Alves, Sara Elisa Brás; Esteves, Filipa; Fernandes, Adília; Vaz, Josiana A.; Slezakova, KlaraAvailable literature has found an association between firefighting and pathologic pathways leading to cardiorespiratory diseases, which have been linked with exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). PAHs are highlighted as priority pollutants by the European Human Biomonitoring Initiative in occupational and non-occupational contexts. Methods This cross-sectional study is the first to simultaneously...
Biomonitoring of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure and short-time healt...
Paiva, Ana Margarida; Barros, Bela; Oliveira, Marta; Alves, Sara Elisa Brás; Esteves, Filipa; Fernandes, Adília; Vaz, Josiana A.; Slezakova, KlaraHuman biomonitoring data retrieved from real -life wildland firefighting in Europe and, also, worldwide are scarce. Thus, in this study, 176 Portuguese firefighters were biomonitored pre- and post- unsimulated wildfire combating (average:12-13 h; maximum: 55 h) to evaluate the impact on the levels of urinary polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons hydroxylated metabolites (OHPAH; quantified by high-performance liquid ...
Biomonitoring of firefighters' exposure to priority pollutant metal(loid)s duri...
Paiva, Ana Margarida; Barros, Bela; Azevedo, Rui; Oliveira, Marta; Alves, Sara Elisa Brás; Esteves, Filipa; Fernandes, Adília; Vaz, Josiana A.Wildland firefighters are exposed to metal(loid)s released during wildfires through vegetation combustion, which also promotes remobilization of accumulated anthropogenic metal(loid)s. Studies biomonitoring metal(loid)s exposure promoted exclusively by wildfire suppression activities are lacking. This work aimed to characterize, for the first time, the impact of real-life wildland firefighting operations on uri...