Examining Associations Between Fasting Behavior, Orthorexia Nervosa, and Eating Disorders.

Background/objectives: Fasting, orthorexia nervosa, and eating disorders are increasingly prevalent and interconnected. Understanding their relationship is essential for identifying potential risks and developing effective prevention and intervention strategies. This study investigated these associations to enhance our knowledge of their interplay and implications for mental health.

Role of Imaging in Multiple Myeloma: A Potential Opportunity for Quantitative Imaging and Radiomics?

Multiple myeloma (MM) is the second most prevalent hematologic malignancy, particularly affecting the elderly. The disease often begins with a premalignant phase known as monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), solitary plasmacytoma (SP) and smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM). Multiple imaging modalities are employed throughout the disease continuum to assess bone lesions, prevent complications, detect intra- and extramedullary disease, and evaluate the risk of neurological complications.

Does Self-Reported Trait Mindfulness Contribute to Reducing Perceived Stress in Women Who Practice Yoga and Are Physically Active?

(1) Background: This study aimed to investigate whether yoga practice and physical activity level play an essential role in trait mindfulness and perceived stress reduction. Moreover, the study examined the differences in trait mindfulness and perceived stress between women who practiced yoga and those who engaged in other physical activities or were physically inactive, taking into account the time spent on physical activity in accordance with the World Health Organization recommendations. (2) Methods: A sample of 201 women participated in a cross-sectional online-based study, including 96 yoga practitioners and 105 non-practitioners of yoga (including physically active and inactive individuals).

The Indirect Effect of Future Anxiety on the Relationship between Self-Efficacy and Depression in a Convenience Sample of Adults: Revisiting Social Cognitive Theory.

: Depression and anxiety are prevalent disorders, particularly during emerging adulthood. Uncertainty about the future, exacerbated by unstable times, can lead to heightened future anxiety in this group. This study aimed to examine the complex associations of depression symptoms, future anxiety, and self-efficacy in adults from Poland.