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Formulation of nano-enabled materials for zinc delivery and transport in pepper...
Rodrigues, SandraZinc deficiency in soils, and thereby in foods grown in them, is a worldwide problem affecting human health. Zinc-based fertilizers, either foliar or root applied, have been used as a strategy to biofortify edible crops to address this problem. However, conventional soluble forms of Zn fertilizers have limitations when applied to soils including Zn leaching to groundwater and limited plant bioavailability in al...
Evaluating Mediterranean diet adherence, physical activity and weight perceptio...
Moreira, Maria Teresa; Loibl, Beatriz; Silveira, Augusta; Lopes, Beatriz; Ferraz, Hugo; Guimarães, Maria Inês; Rodrigues, Sandra; Lima, AndreiaBackground: A balanced diet and regular exercise are essential components of good health, with the potential to reduce the risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease and other chronic illnesses. Portugal is facing a high prevalence of childhood obesity, and a growing concern regarding sedentary lifestyles, reflecting a wider European trend in which approximately 340 million young people are overweight or obese [1]...
Variation of knee joint-position sense of soccer players during one season: An ...
Azevedo, Joana; Rodrigues, Sandra; Moreira-Silva, Isabel; Cardoso, Ricardo; Seixas, AdéritoIntroduction: The distribution of injuries during a competitive season in soccer is not consensual. It is suggested that muscle fatigue may be an underlying factor of increased risk of injury when load is high during the season since an impairment in the muscle mechanoreceptors’ function has been reported, affecting the necessary proprioceptive acuity to maintain the joint stability. Objective: To assess the va...
Use of Black Pepper Essential Oil to Produce a Healthier Chicken Pâté
Rodrigues, Sandra; Leite, Ana; Vasconcelos, Lia; Pereira, Etelvina; Seixas, Natália L.; Estevinho, Letícia M.; Teixeira, AlfredoThis study aims to explore the effect of using black pepper essential oil (BPEO) to produce a healthier chicken pâté. Four different formulations were produced: a control formulation without back pepper and three with increasing BPEO contents. To test the effect of using BPEO, physiochemical analyses were performed at two different moments, 8 and 21 days after production. Microbiological analyses were performed...
Use of technologies in promoting adolescent mental health: a scoping review
Ferreira, Alexandra; Moreira, Maria Teresa; Rodrigues, Sandra; Lima, Andreia; Ferreira, Salomé; Fernandes, Carla SílviaIntroduction: Technologies such as mobile apps, online platforms, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence have been explored to support adolescent mental health. Issues of accessibility, effectiveness, privacy, and equity need to be assessed to determine the true impact of these technologies. This review offers insights for health-care professionals, researchers, and technology developers aiming to improve...
Rehabilitation program for elderly to improve physical and cognitive activities...
Lima, Andreia Maria Novo; Moreira, Maria Teresa; Ferreira, Salomé; Parola, Vítor; Rodrigues, Sandra; Pinto, Ana Cristina Corucho BarbeitosThis study aimed to evaluate the usability of the Nintendo Switch for elderly individuals, including ease of use, understanding of the games, and the user interface, as well as to assess the engagement and adherence levels of elderly participants in the program. Over eight weeks, 14 elderly individuals participated in rehabilitation sessions using exergames, utilizing the Nintendo Switch twice a week. Usability...
Virtual reality: An innovative strategy to reduce anxiety in children in the pr...
Abreu, Cátia; Lima, Andreia; Rodrigues, Sandra; Ferreira, Salomé; Fernandes, Carla; Moreira, TeresaIntroduction: Anxiety manifests significantly in children who need to undergo surgical procedures. In this context, Virtual Reality emerges as a promising nonpharmacological intervention, being used as a resource for distraction and entertainment for children. Understanding the influence of this immersive and innovative experience, which is especially engaging for children, is crucial to evaluate its impact on ...
Effectiveness of cognitive behavioural therapy with the use of virtual reality ...
Martins, Diana; Rodrigues, Sandra; Ferreira, Salomé; Lima, Andreia; Moreira, TeresaIntroduction: Alcohol use disorder represents a significant public health issue that profoundly impacts individuals’ quality of life. Virtual reality-assisted cognitive behavioral therapy has emerged as an innovative strategy that integrates established psychotherapeutic techniques with immersive, controlled environments. Objective: This protocol outlines a systematic review aiming to evaluate the effectiveness...
Dry-Cured Bísaro Ham: Differences in Physicochemical Characteristics, Fatty Aci...
Vasconcelos, Lia; Dias, Luís G.; Leite, Ana; Lorenzo, José M.; Teixeira, Alfredo; Rodrigues, Sandra; Mateo, JavierThe aim of this study was to evaluate differences in the physicochemical characteristics, fatty acid profiles and volatile compounds of different muscle types (semimembranosus (SM), biceps femoris (BF) and semitendinosus (ST)) used to produce dry-cured Bísaro ham. Sixteen dry-cured hams were used. The physicochemical parameters were significantly affected by the muscle type, with the differences being mainly re...
Virtual reality: an innovative strategy to reduce anxiety in children in the pr...
Abreu, Cátia; Lima, Andreia; Rodrigues, Sandra; Ferreira, Salomé; Fernandes, Carla; Moreira, Maria TeresaIntroduction: Anxiety manifests significantly in children who need to undergo surgical procedures. In this context, Virtual Reality emerges as a promising nonpharmacological intervention, being used as a resource for distraction and entertainment for children. Understanding the influence of this immersive and innovative experience, which is especially engaging for children, is crucial to evaluate its impact on ...