Association between the behavior of eating disordered and sleep disturbance in Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Students

Background: Recent studies have shown that sleep difficulties could be related to abnormal eating patterns. Apparently, eating and sleeping behaviors both affect human lives. Dysregulation of these behaviors lead to distress and negative health and psychological outcomes. The present study aimed to investigate the association between disordered eating behaviors and sleep disturbance among medical students.   Methods: This was a cross-sectional study which was conducted at Shahid Beheshti University of medical sciences. The eating disorder behaviors were assessed based on the Eating Attitudes Test-40 questionnaire and Sleep disturbances were assessed by two items related to difficulties initiating sleep (DIS) and maintaining sleep (DMS). Each individual correlation was used to calculate variable associations. Linear multiple regression analysis was performed to identify variables contributing to an explanation of sleep difficulties.     Results: In total, 172 people participated in this study. It was observed that bulimic behaviors (BB) and social pressure to eat (SPE) were the dimensions that significantly explained difficulties maintaining sleep (r=0.207, P<0.001 and r=0.286, P<0.001, respectively) and overall sleep disturbances (r=0.355, P=0.001 and r=0.225, P=0.003, respectively). Negative correlation between body mass index (BMI) and difficulties maintaining sleep (DMS) (r=-0.069, P=0.527) was not remarked which was found in males.    Conclusion: It was ultimately attained that age and sex could be accounted as confounder variables in the association between sleep disturbance and eating behaviors. The results indicated that a normal eating behavior has a positive relation with the quality of sleep

What if no Specific Treatment or Vaccine Develops, in the Status of COVID-19 Pandemic?

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is leading to a great number of mortalities throughout the world these days. To date, no specific drug or vaccine has been developed so the only available options are preventive strategies like quarantine. In summer, the transmission rate of this virus may reduce, however, it is possible that the disease prevails and becomes endemic

The association between leisure-time physical activity and blood pressure changes from adolescence to young adulthood: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study

Abstract The effectiveness of long-term leisure time physical activity (LTPA) on blood pressure (BP) changes is still under debate. Since adolescence lifestyle behaviors shape the adulthood health profile, this study aimed to investigate the sex-specific impact of LTPA on BP changes from adolescence to young adulthood. This longitudinal study uses the data of 1412 adolescents (52% females) aged 12–18 years through a median follow-up of 12.2 years in the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study (TLGS) framework. LTPA was calculated using the reliable and valid Iranian version of the modified activity scale (MAQ), and BP was measured at least twice by trained physicians. The linear mixed model was used to examine the study variables, considering individual and intrapersonal differences during the study. The majority of participants consistently demonstrated insufficient LTPA throughout the follow-up assessments, ranging from 54.7 to 67.1% for males and 77.7–83.4% for females. Despite a declining trend in LTPA (β = − 2.77 for males and β = − 1.43 for females), an increasing trend was noticeable in SBP, DBP, and BMI (β = 1.38, β = 1.81, β = 0.97 for males, and β = 0.10, β = 0.20, β = 0.97 for females, respectively). The unadjusted model revealed a significant trend in all variables for both sexes, except for female BP (P = 0.45 for SBP and P = 0.83 for DBP). Using the adjusted model, no significant association was observed between LTPA and changes in BP over time in both sexes. Our study indicates no association between LTPA and BP changes from adolescence to young adulthood. Insufficient LTPA levels, particularly among Iranian females, are likely the primary factor. Further research is crucial to identify appropriate LTPA levels to promote cardiovascular health and implement targeted interventions to achieve optimal LTPA levels in the Iranian population

Socialization During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Role of Social and Scientific Networks During Social Distancing

In the COVID-19 era, while we are encouraged to be physically far away from each other, social and scientific networking is needed more than ever. The dire consequences of social distancing can be diminished by social networking. Social media, a quintessential component of social networking, facilitates the dissemination of reliable information and fighting against misinformation by health authorities. Distance learning, telemedicine, and telehealth are among the most prominent applications of networking during this pandemic. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the importance of collaborative scientific efforts. In this chapter, we summarize the advantages of harnessing both social and scientific networking in minimizing the harms of this pandemic. We also discuss the extra collaborative measures we can take in our fight against COVID-19, particularly in the scientific field