Publications by authors named "P M Castelo"
The oral cavity constitutes a unique and complex system and environment [...
View Article and Find Full Text PDFManual therapy and dry needling improve mobility, pain and reduce fear of COVID-19 in temporomandibular disorder patients: Randomized controlled trial.
J Bodyw Mov Ther
October 2024
Background And Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated pain and joint mobility outcomes in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD), being that effective treatments are of clinical interest. We aimed to evaluate the effects of manual therapy (MT) and dry needling (DN), compared to cognitive-behavioral therapy/control (CO), on pain, articular mobility, and fear of COVID-19 in patients with TMD.
Materials And Methods: Sixty participants with myofascial TMD were randomly assigned to three groups: MT, DN, and CO.
The impact of distraction, masticatory performance and sex on food intake of school children from public and private schools: a randomized trial.
Physiol Behav
January 2025
Recent research highlights the influence of distraction on caloric intake in adults. This study investigated the impact of smartphone use and reading comic book on food intake of schoolchildren aged 10 to 12 years. One hundred and twenty students from public and private schools participated in experimental meal sessions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSmartphone dependence predicts poorer mental health outcomes, eating behaviors, activity levels, and body image: A cluster analysis of Brazilian university students.
Trends Psychiatry Psychother
November 2024
Introduction: Excessive smartphone use has been linked to mental health impairments and may potentially alter human behavior. These effects are particularly pronounced among young individuals, with university students being especially susceptible to the negative influences of smartphone use.
Methods: This observational, cross-sectional study was conducted in a sample of 781 Brazilian university students.
Article Synopsis
- - Infancy and early childhood significantly shape food choices and eating preferences that can persist into adulthood, impacting health outcomes like weight gain and metabolism.
- - Studies indicate that factors such as early exposure to flavors and textures, as well as experiences of environmental adversity, can influence lifelong food preferences.
- - Emphasizing better dietary habits during pregnancy and early life is crucial for developing positive eating behaviors and promoting healthy growth in infants, highlighting the need for primary prevention strategies.