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Nov 6, 2024

Exposure to Sugar Rationing in the First 1000 Days of Life Protected Against Chronic Disease

We examined the impact of sugar restriction during the first 1000 days since conception on T2DM and hypertension, leveraging quasi-experimental variation from the UK's end of sugar and sweets rationing in September 1953.
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Oct 30, 2024

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Depression Care in Low-Income Countries Can Improve Mental Health, Physical Health, and Family Dynamics

Treating people in low-income countries for major depressive disorder can also help improve their physical health and household members' well-being, demonstrating that mental health treatments can be cost effective.
Research

Jul 24, 2024

A Preliminary Analysis of Stress Burden and Cognitive Function and Clinically-Adjudicated Cognitive Outcomes in Black American Adults

This study estimated the effect of an index of stress and psychological distress (i.e., stress burden) on cognitive function and clinically-adjudicated cognitive outcomes among older Black American adults and examined sleep as a mediator of effects.
Research

Feb 12, 2024

Behavioural Economics to Improve Antihypertensive Therapy Adherence (BETA): Protocol for a Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial in Los Angeles

This paper describes the protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial evaluating the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of a behavioral economics-based intervention designed to support long term medication adherence.
Tool

Jun 23, 2023

Heart Disease Data Portal

The Heart Disease Data Portal is designed to inform and support decisionmaking for public health by facilitating exploring of hypertension prevalence rates in each of the 26 health districts in Los Angeles County.
Research

May 2, 2022

Physical Fitness Standards to Support Readiness and Deployability: An Examination of Department of the Air Force Policies and Culture

Through analyses involving the Air Force's Tier 1 fitness assessment (FA), the authors examine whether FA components meet their intended purpose to minimize health risks and maximize readiness of airmen.
Research

May 2, 2022

Is Today's U.S. Air Force Fit? It Depends on How Fitness Is Measured

In this report, the authors examine metrics used to monitor the fitness of airmen, and through their analyses of fitness data, they make a case for using multiple measures to gain a more accurate assessment of the health and fitness of the force.
Research

Apr 30, 2020

Vulnerability to the Cardiovascular Effects of Ambient Heat in Six U.S. Cities: Results from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA)

In a changing climate with extreme heat events, it is important to understand the mechanisms by which heat affects health and who is vulnerable. This knowledge will allow better targeting of assistance and interventions, which could help people adapt.
Research

Aug 17, 2018

The Value of Education to Health: Evidence from Ireland

In this paper, using data from the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA), we contribute to the literature on education and health with new empirical evidence on the long-term causal effect of education on health from Ireland.
Research

Jan 16, 2018

Patient Experience With Care and Its Association With Adherence to Hypertension Medications

Inclusive decision making and the concern the provider demonstrated for questions and patient concerns were both independently associated with higher adherence to hypertension medications; the amount of time the provider spent with the patient did not affect adherence.
Research

Dec 12, 2017

Randomized Controlled Trial of a Coordinated Care Intervention to Improve Risk Factor Control After Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack in the Safety Net: Secondary Stroke Prevention by Uniting Community and Chronic Care Model Teams Early to End Disparities (SUCCEED)

A multi-disciplinary intervention using a Chronic Care Model framework to prevent a secondary stroke among underserved populations will be tested in a randomized controlled trial.
Research

Nov 17, 2016

Calcium Intake and Cardiovascular Disease Risk: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Calcium intake from foods or supplements at levels within recommended ranges is not associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease among healthy adults.

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Exposure to Sugar Rationing in the First 1000 Days of Life Protected Against Chronic Disease

Depression Care in Low-Income Countries Can Improve Mental Health, Physical Health, and Family Dynamics

A Preliminary Analysis of Stress Burden and Cognitive Function and Clinically-Adjudicated Cognitive Outcomes in Black American Adults

Behavioural Economics to Improve Antihypertensive Therapy Adherence (BETA): Protocol for a Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial in Los Angeles

Heart Disease Data Portal

Physical Fitness Standards to Support Readiness and Deployability: An Examination of Department of the Air Force Policies and Culture

Is Today's U.S. Air Force Fit? It Depends on How Fitness Is Measured

Vulnerability to the Cardiovascular Effects of Ambient Heat in Six U.S. Cities: Results from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA)

The Value of Education to Health: Evidence from Ireland

Patient Experience With Care and Its Association With Adherence to Hypertension Medications

Randomized Controlled Trial of a Coordinated Care Intervention to Improve Risk Factor Control After Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack in the Safety Net: Secondary Stroke Prevention by Uniting Community and Chronic Care Model Teams Early to End Disparities (SUCCEED)

Calcium Intake and Cardiovascular Disease Risk: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Exposure to Sugar Rationing in the First 1000 Days of Life Protected Against Chronic Disease

Depression Care in Low-Income Countries Can Improve Mental Health, Physical Health, and Family Dynamics

A Preliminary Analysis of Stress Burden and Cognitive Function and Clinically-Adjudicated Cognitive Outcomes in Black American Adults

Behavioural Economics to Improve Antihypertensive Therapy Adherence (BETA): Protocol for a Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial in Los Angeles

Heart Disease Data Portal

Physical Fitness Standards to Support Readiness and Deployability: An Examination of Department of the Air Force Policies and Culture

Is Today's U.S. Air Force Fit? It Depends on How Fitness Is Measured

Vulnerability to the Cardiovascular Effects of Ambient Heat in Six U.S. Cities: Results from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA)

The Value of Education to Health: Evidence from Ireland

Patient Experience With Care and Its Association With Adherence to Hypertension Medications

Randomized Controlled Trial of a Coordinated Care Intervention to Improve Risk Factor Control After Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack in the Safety Net: Secondary Stroke Prevention by Uniting Community and Chronic Care Model Teams Early to End Disparities (SUCCEED)

Calcium Intake and Cardiovascular Disease Risk: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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