Publications by authors named "K Sveinsdottir"
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- The global demand for healthier lifestyles and eco-friendly choices is rising, with consumers seeking natural products that promote well-being.
- The marine environment is explored as a valuable resource for the cosmetics industry, offering bioactive compounds that can be used safely and effectively in various personal care products.
- The manuscript discusses sourcing methods, safety issues, and includes case studies on innovative cosmetic applications developed from marine organisms in Iceland and Italy.
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- Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a prevalent chronic liver condition linked with obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome, which increases cardiovascular disease risk, but lifestyle changes can enhance health outcomes.
- This study evaluated a 12-week digital health program aimed at improving engagement, retention, and user satisfaction while monitoring health changes related to weight and metabolic factors among individuals with NAFLD, obesity, or diabetes.
- Among the 38 participants, 89% completed the program, reporting high satisfaction (median score of 6.3/7), with an average weight loss of 3.5 kg and notable improvements in overall metabolic health indicators.
Background: Persistent symptoms are common after SARS-CoV-2 infection but correlation with objective measures is unclear.
Methods: We invited all 3098 adults who tested SARS-CoV-2 positive in Iceland before October 2020 to the deCODE Health Study. We compared multiple symptoms and physical measures between 1706 Icelanders with confirmed prior infection (cases) who participated, and 619 contemporary and 13,779 historical controls.
Current patterns of meat consumption are considered unsustainable. Plant-based products are presented as a solution. However, while some plant-based products thrive, others do not make the cut due to the information "framing" effect issues related to the way information is presented to the consumers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground/objectives: Malnutrition is common among older adults. Dietary intervention studies in older adults aiming to improve anthropometrics measures and physical function have been inconsistent. We aimed to investigate the effects of nutrition therapy in combination with home delivered meals and oral nutritional supplements (ONS) in community-dwelling older adults discharged from hospital.
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