Publications by authors named "Irene Talavera-Rodriguez"
Article Synopsis
- A study examined the impact of a Mediterranean-lifestyle index (MEDLIFE) on blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) among 2,184 community-dwelling older adults, emphasizing the combined effects of diet and physical activity.
- Higher MEDLIFE scores, which reflect better adherence to a Mediterranean lifestyle, were linked to lower nighttime systolic BP and HR, suggesting lifestyle factors play a protective role in cardiovascular health.
- The findings indicate that incorporating Mediterranean dietary habits and physical activity may provide significant BP-related benefits for older adults, prompting future investigation in diverse populations.
Purpose: We aimed to prospectively investigate the association of an overall oxidative balance score (OBS) with all-cause death and cause-specific mortality among participants in the Seguimiento Universidad de Navarra (SUN) Study, a Mediterranean cohort of Spanish graduates.
Methods: Using baseline information on 12 a priori selected dietary and non-dietary lifestyle pro- and antioxidants exposures-vitamins C and E, β-carotenes, selenium, zinc, heme iron, polyphenols, total antioxidant capacity, body mass index, alcohol, smoking, and physical activity-we constructed an equally weighted OBS categorized into quartiles, with higher scores representing greater antioxidant balance. Cox proportional hazards models were fitted to evaluate the association between the OBS and mortality.