Towards a Thriving Workplace: A Feasibility Study on Mindfulness and the Mediterranean Lifestyle for Corporate Wellness DOI Open Access
Efstratios Christodoulou,

Eleni Poutli,

Demetriana Andreou

et al.

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(1), P. 9 - 9

Published: Dec. 24, 2024

Background/Objectives: This study explores the potential of integrating mindfulness and Mediterranean lifestyle into corporate wellness programs to enhance workplace well-being. Methods: A survey 485 employees from Greece Cyprus examined how mindfulness, resilience, adherence lifestyle, work ability are connected. Results: Pearson correlation analysis showed statistically significant positive relationships between (p < 0.001 p 0.001, respectively). Mindfulness was associated with higher job satisfaction 0.001) a predictor good (OR = 1.112, 95% CI: 1.043–1.186, excellent 1.163, 1.087–1.245, ability, while had lower yet resilience 0.01) 0.05). Differences in across sectors were observed: health retail compared those manufacturing, technology, education, services. Notably, 78% participants expressed interest future programs, favoring combination online onsite formats. Conclusions: These findings suggest that can employee well-being productivity, but sector-specific strategies may be necessary address unique challenges. Practical applications include tailoring interventions meet needs scores. Future research should investigate long-term benefits such diverse industries groups.

Language: Английский

Sleep and the Mediterranean diet: A systematic review and meta-analysis DOI
Arman Arab, Ioannis Lempesis, Marta Garaulet

et al.

Sleep Medicine Reviews, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 80, P. 102071 - 102071

Published: Feb. 7, 2025

Language: Английский

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Mediterranean Diet and Metabolic Syndrome DOI Creative Commons
Josipa Radić,

Marijana Vučković,

Andrej Belančić

et al.

Diabetology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 6(1), P. 4 - 4

Published: Jan. 3, 2025

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a major health issue defined by central obesity and at least two more of the following factors: high triglycerides, low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, blood pressure, fasting glucose. Managing MetS involves lifestyle changes, with adherence to Mediterranean diet (MeDi) playing crucial role. MeDi, emphasizing consumption whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, olive oil, has been linked reduced risk type 2 diabetes improved glucoregulation. A randomized controlled trial showed that low-carb MeDi resulted in 30% lower relative developing compared low-fat diet. Additionally, meta-analytic data highlighted strong inverse relationship between incidence diabetes. Furthermore, MeDi’s anti-inflammatory properties help manage obesity-related low-grade chronic inflammation, for weight management improvement quality life. The lipid profiles, reductions low-density total an increase HDL cholesterol were also found be adherence. However, despite its benefits, varies widely, often being moderate many populations. Improving through physician advice patient education maximizing potential prevent diabetes-related complications.

Language: Английский

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Trends and Disparities in Diet Quality and Nutrient Intake among US Adults by Bodyweight Status DOI Open Access

Wenbo Gu,

Yi Yang, Liuying Wang

et al.

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(16), P. 2793 - 2793

Published: Aug. 21, 2024

The prevalence of obesity has been increasing in the US. Among multifactorial contributors to obesity, dietary factors stand out as primary drivers. Using data from NHANES, we investigated trends and disparities diet quality nutrient intake among US adults with different bodyweight statuses. Participants were divided into normal weight, overweight, obese groups based on BMI. Diet was examined using HEI-2020. Nutrient estimated USDA Food Database for Dietary Studies. From 1999 2020, Despite an overall improvement overweight adults, persisted most HEI-2020 components, worsened whole grains, seafood plant proteins, fatty acids between weight participants. Overweight participants tended consume less energy total carbohydrates more fat. increased over past two decades, while no significant changes observed In 2017–2020 period, had lower scores than both However, differences populations.

Language: Английский

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Relationship Between Mediterranean Diet Adherence and Body Composition Parameters in Older Adults from the Mediterranean Region DOI Open Access
Kaja Teraž, Katarina Puš, Saša Pišot

et al.

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(21), P. 3598 - 3598

Published: Oct. 23, 2024

In recent decades, the rapid spread of various communication media has led to changes in traditional eating habits. Mediterranean region, classic (Mediterranean) dietary pattern been lost as a result. This shift habits towards unhealthy patterns, which turn resulted an inadequate distribution body composition. It is known that, among other things, number non-communicable diseases increases with The aim our study was examine level adherence diet (MD) older adults region relation specific composition parameters. included 521 mean age 69.6 ± 6.3 years. Body measured using BIA 101 Anniversary device (Akern s.r.l., Florence, Italy) and MD assessed MEDLIFE index questionnaire. found significant differences between males females. 17.0 3.3 points participants there higher females (

Language: Английский

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Towards a Thriving Workplace: A Feasibility Study on Mindfulness and the Mediterranean Lifestyle for Corporate Wellness DOI Open Access
Efstratios Christodoulou,

Eleni Poutli,

Demetriana Andreou

et al.

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(1), P. 9 - 9

Published: Dec. 24, 2024

Background/Objectives: This study explores the potential of integrating mindfulness and Mediterranean lifestyle into corporate wellness programs to enhance workplace well-being. Methods: A survey 485 employees from Greece Cyprus examined how mindfulness, resilience, adherence lifestyle, work ability are connected. Results: Pearson correlation analysis showed statistically significant positive relationships between (p < 0.001 p 0.001, respectively). Mindfulness was associated with higher job satisfaction 0.001) a predictor good (OR = 1.112, 95% CI: 1.043–1.186, excellent 1.163, 1.087–1.245, ability, while had lower yet resilience 0.01) 0.05). Differences in across sectors were observed: health retail compared those manufacturing, technology, education, services. Notably, 78% participants expressed interest future programs, favoring combination online onsite formats. Conclusions: These findings suggest that can employee well-being productivity, but sector-specific strategies may be necessary address unique challenges. Practical applications include tailoring interventions meet needs scores. Future research should investigate long-term benefits such diverse industries groups.

Language: Английский

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