Sleep, Lifestyle Behaviors, and Cardiometabolic Health Markers in Overweight/Obese Young Adults: A Pilot Study Using the SenseWear® Armband.

Aim: This pilot study examined associations between sleep quality and metabolic risk profiles, underlying hormones, inflammatory markers, and behaviors in overweight and obese young adults, aged 18-29 years.

Design: Cross-sectional, descriptive, correlational study design.

Method: A partial sample ( n = 29) was re-recruited from a parent study on screening for risk of early-onset diabetes.

Preventive strategies to reduce depressive symptoms in overweight and obese young adults.

This study examined the relationships among problem-solving, physical activity self-efficacy, leisure-time physical activity, and depressive symptoms in overweight/obese young adults vulnerable to many health risks. Data from 96 young adults were used. The mean age and body mass index were 24.