Effect of COVID-19 Lockdown on Dietary Habits and Lifestyle of Food Science Students and Professionals from Spain

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 13(5), P. 1494 - 1494

Published: April 28, 2021

On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, forcing countries around world to confine their population halt rapid spread of virus. This study aimed evaluate changes in dietary habits and lifestyle during lockdown specific with academic professional knowledge food sciences from Spain. An online questionnaire, based on 41 items, including sociodemographic data, habits, food-related behaviors, were distributed using institutional mailing lists social media. Results showed higher intake fruit vegetables, legumes, eggs, fish, yogurt together decrease consumption alcoholic beverages between before period. Nevertheless, an increase some fruitive foods self-reported weight also observed, although lower percentages than other populations. A worse sleep quality working hours sitting time reported. Overall, trends towards healthier observed within sample confinement

Language: Английский

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Sleep and COVID-19: considerations about immunity, pathophysiology, and treatment.

DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals), Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 13(3), P. 199 - 209

Published: Jan. 1, 2021

The fear and uncertainty caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, threats to survival are one of main problems everyday life; however, mental health care must also be considered a priority. During social isolation called self-quarantine, restricted mobility contact, concern about financial resources availability supplies, infection, questions duration cause anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia reduced quality quantity sleep, that may present greater risk general population. Sleep disorders increasingly becoming major issue in modern society, influenced retinal stimulation electronic devices, as well extended and/or night shift-work, which aggravate systemic lung inflammation during viral infections. can induce pro-inflammatory states harmful COVID-19 pandemic. possible interactions between many drugs used treat COVID-19, those sleep unknown, mostly due lack standard protocol these patients. Insufficient or irregular sleep-wake cycles impair health, immune system, pro-inflammation state, lead increased vulnerability infections, involving inflammatory oxidative/antioxidant imbalance. In this sense, obstructive apnea has been associated with recognized comorbidities factor for COVID-19. cannot stop, telemedicine presented itself an alternative method delivering services. When face-to-face visit is mandatory, locations minimal community transmission where centers have resumed activities, it important center facilities properly prepared receive patients follow all relevant safety rules. work we gathered group researchers, specialists aspects related chronobiology, disorders, system. Thus, conducted narrative review order address relationship its immunological strategies applied mitigate effects on affects everyone

Language: Английский

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Changes of evening exposure to electronic devices during the COVID-19 lockdown affect the time course of sleep disturbances

SLEEP, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 44(9)

Published: May 26, 2021

Abstract Study Objectives During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown, there was a worldwide increase in electronic devices’ daily usage. Prolonged exposure to backlit screens before sleep influences circadian system leading negative consequences on health. We investigated relationship between changes evening screen and time course of disturbances during home confinement period due COVID-19. Methods 2,123 Italians (mean age ± standard deviation, 33.1 11.6) were tested longitudinally third seventh week lockdown. The web-based survey evaluated quality insomnia symptoms through Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index Insomnia Severity Index. second assessment inquired about intervening two hours falling asleep. Results Participants who increased device usage showed decreased quality, exacerbated symptoms, reduced duration, prolonged onset latency, delayed bedtime rising time. In this subgroup, prevalence poor sleepers individuals reporting moderate/severe increased. Conversely, respondents exhibited improved symptoms. insomniacs decreased. Respondents preserving habits did not show variations parameters. Conclusions Our investigation demonstrated strong modifications lockdown period. Monitoring potential impact excessive health is recommendable current restraining measures

Language: Английский

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Pre-existing and post-pandemic insomnia symptoms are associated with high levels of stress, anxiety, and depression globally during the COVID-19 pandemic

Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 17(10), P. 2085 - 2097

Published: May 14, 2021

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to an increased prevalence of insomnia and mental health symptoms globally. However, most studies date have not examined between individuals with insomnia, either pre-existing or developing post-pandemic compared good sleepers. This study differences in stress, anxiety, depression symptoms, no response the COVID-19 pandemic.A cross-sectional survey was completed by 2724 participants from 67 countries during pandemic. Perceived depressive were (n = 1007), 804), 913).Post-pandemic associated higher levels than (P < .001). Pre-existing also Individuals who met likely criteria for acute reported those disorder Across all groups, reporting a previous diagnosis had worse without Last, South Africa other .01).Internationally, may be more susceptible Public initiatives should include management improve pandemic.Meaklim H, Junge MF, Varma P, Finck WA, Jackson ML. are high globally J Clin Sleep Med. 2021;17(10):2085-2097.

Language: Английский

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Could a good night's sleep improve COVID-19 vaccine efficacy?

The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 9(5), P. 447 - 448

Published: March 14, 2021

Language: Английский

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