Publications by authors named "J Gustat"
Background: Diet and sleep are both established risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases. Prior evidence suggests a potential link between these behaviors, though longitudinal evidence for how diet associates with sleep is scarce. This study aimed to determine the prospective association between diet quality in young adulthood and multiple sleep outcomes at midlife in the Bogalusa Heart Study (BHS).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPerceptions of Knowledge and Experience in Nature-Based Health Interventions.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
September 2024
Although perceptions and uses vary, nature-based health interventions (NBHIs) help facilitate the additional health benefits of physical activity (PA) experienced in nature, thereby reducing all-cause morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this mixed-methods, cross-sectional study was to better understand perceptions, terminology, and participation in NBHIs. A questionnaire was developed by reviewing validated instruments and gauging expert experience with stakeholders.
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- This study explored the link between sleep apnoea symptoms and diet quality among participants in the Bogalusa Heart Study over an average follow-up of 5.8 years.
- Results indicated that individuals at high risk for sleep apnoea had significantly lower diet quality compared to those at low risk, with daytime sleepiness also contributing to poorer dietary patterns.
- The findings suggest that monitoring and dietary interventions may be beneficial for people with sleep apnoea or excessive sleepiness to help reduce the risk of cardiometabolic diseases.
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- A study looked at how broken-down properties and neighborhood conditions affect the health and happiness of people in New Orleans.
- Researchers held focus groups and interviews with 74 residents to gather their thoughts on their neighborhoods.
- The findings showed that neglected properties harm community safety and well-being, and people suggested ways to fix neighborhoods to make them better and safer for everyone.