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Diabetes is a chronic non-communicable disorder associated with unhealthy lifestyles. Obesity is one of the major risk factors for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) [1]. A balanced diet coupled with increased physical activity can prevent diabetes and improve outcomes for diabetic patients. Studies have documented the benefits of dietary interventions, in  particular consumption of dairy […]

Social isolation, often perceived as loneliness, has been shown to affect overall well-being. Loneliness is associated with unhealthy eating behaviors, obesity, physical and psychological disorders, and cognitive decline, increased risk for early death and chronic dieases, including cardiovascular diseases. Loneliness leads to increased sugar consumption and cravings for sugary beverages, as a coping mechanism. A

Sleep disturbance is a common complaint that impacts health and quality of life. Chronic sleep disturbances is associated with cardiovascular, metabolic, and psychiatric disorders and increased mortality. Indulging in regular exercise is associated with better health and has been reported to have sleep benefits. Low levels of physical activity (PA) have been reported to be

With hypertension prevalence of over 74% in older adults aged >60 years, it is crucial to find means to improve control of this cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor. Epidemiological data points to high degree of sedentary habits among older adults, characterized by sitting for 65 to 80% of their waking hours, which is associated with

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease poses a significant global disease burden. Identifying modifiable risk factors is essential in guiding healthcare policies aimed at preventing NCDs in the population. While studies have established a link between insufficient sleep patterns and premature mortality, evidences regarding the association between sleep patterns

Short sleep duration (<7 hours/day) is associated with several health complications, including increased risk of type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Though studies have shown that increasing the daily sleep duration to a minimum of 7 hours may reduce the risk of T2DM, several challenges preclude getting adequate sleep, including heavy work schedules, childcare responsibilities, or economic

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disorder that impairs the quality of life. It is a functional disorder, i.e., there are no structural, physiological, or biochemical abnormalities in the GI tract. Factors such as poor lifestyle and poor dietary habits, such as lack of physical activity, sleep disturbance, and irregular eating, elevate

Obesity is a significant health burden, affecting 650 million adults worldwide. Obesity is an important risk factor for several chronic diseases, cancers, and osteoarthritis. According to the World Health Organization, at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity on a weekly basis is essential to prevent and treat obesity.

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become increasingly popular food choices over the past decades, especially among the young and middle-aged adults because of their appealing taste, easy availability, and convenience. Interestingly, not only do they contain processed sugars, proteins, fats, but also are made using low-cost raw materials, artificial additives, and unhealthy cooking methods to prolong

Consumption of coffee has been documented to prevent the development of colorectal cancer (CRC) or improve prognosis after the diagnosis of CRC. Coffee is known to have chemopreventive properties. The possible mechanisms by which coffee consumption can influence colorectal carcinogenesis are attributed to the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiproliferative, pro-apoptotic, and insulin-sensitizing properties of the heterogeneous components