'Distant socializing,' not 'social distancing' as a public health strategy for COVID-19.

Social distancing, also referred to as physical distancing, means creating a safe distance of at least two meters (six feet) between yourself and others. This is a term popularized during the COVID-19 pandemic, as it is one of the most important measures to prevent the spread of this virus. However, the term 'social distancing' can be misleading, as it may imply that individuals should stop socializing.

Psychometric Properties of the Athens Insomnia Scale in Occupational Computer Users.

Various studies have shown that insomnia is associated with computer use. The Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS) is an 8-item tool that has been widely used for screening insomnia. No studies have investigated the psychometric validity of AIS in occupational computer users.

Prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Study Objectives: Although previous studies suggested an increased prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), no existing large prospective study has addressed this association using objective measures. This study aims to assess the prevalence of OSA using polysomnography (PSG) in patients with RA and its relationship with RA activity.

Methods: Patients with RA who presented at the rheumatology clinic at a university hospital from 2017 to 2018 were eligible.

Physical activity and sleep quality in relation to mental health among college students.

Objective: To examine the associations and interactive effects of physical activity and sleep quality on mental health among Indian college students.

Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among Indian college students. The sociodemographic data and body mass index were obtained from a convenience sample of 617 college students, age range from 18 to 30 years, including both genders (314 men, 51%).

Resistance Training Leads to Clinically Meaningful Improvements in Control of Glycemia and Muscular Strength in Untrained Middle-aged Patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Background: Previous studies in diverse ethnic groups have reported that progressive resistance training is effective for glycemic control. However, it is unknown whether this form of exercise therapy leads to clinically meaningful changes in metabolic, cardiovascular and anthropometric parameters in Asian Indians.

Aim: The study was designed to investigate the efficacy of progressive resistance training on glycemic, musculoskeletal, anthropometric and cardiovascular variables in untrained middle-aged type 2 diabetic patients living in North India.