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Individual and total sugar contents of street foods in Malaysia - Should we be concerned?
(Food Chemistry, 2024-08-30)Street foods are often of poor nutritional quality with high sugar content, in which the overconsumption of sugar is associated with obesity. However, sugar content information on local street foods is scarce. Thus, the ... -
A new role for spinal manual therapy and for chiropractic? Part II: strengths and opportunities
(Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, 2024-03-27)In a previous paper, we presented some important weaknesses of and threats to the chiropractic profession as we see them. We further argued that the chiropractic profession's relationship with its principal clinical tool ... -
A new role for spinal manual therapy and for chiropractic? Part I: weaknesses and threats
(Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, 2024-03-26)Spinal manual therapy is central to chiropractic history, clinical practice, and professional identity. That chiropractors have developed an expertise in this domain has provided some considerable advantages. However, we ... -
The effectiveness of psychiatric genetic counseling training: An analysis of 13 international workshops
(American Journal of Medical Genetics Part B: Neuropsychiatric Genetics, 2024-03-21)Studies have consistently shown that psychiatric genetic counseling (pGC) helps people with psychiatric conditions by increasing empowerment and self-efficacy, and addressing emotions like guilt. Yet, it is not routinely ... -
The development of working alliance in early stages of care from the perspective of patients attending a chiropractic teaching clinic
(Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, 2024-03-21)Background: The clinician-patient relationship has consistently been found to predict treatment success in both physical and mental health settings. This relationship has been operationalised in the literature as "Working ... -
Disc degeneration and cervical spine intervertebral motion: A cross-sectional study in patients with neck pain and matched healthy controls
(Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 2024-03-19)While neck pain can be defined in clinical terms, in most cases the underlying pathophysiology is largely unknown. Regional cervical spine range of motion is often found to be reduced in patients with neck pain compared ... -
Meeting 24-h movement behavior guidelines is linked to academic engagement, psychological functioning, and cognitive difficulties in youth with internalizing problems
(Journal of Affective Disorders, 2024-03-15)Background: This study aimed to investigate associations of meeting 24-hour movement behavior (24-HMB: physical activity [PA], screen time [ST] in the school-aged youth, and sleep) guidelines with indicators of academic ... -
Prevalence of co-occurrence of physical frailty and malnutrition and its associated factors among community-dwelling older adults in a rural district, Malaysia
(Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health, 2024-03-14)Frailty and malnutrition commonly co-occur but remains undetected and untreated in community settings. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of co-occurring frailty and malnutrition, and its associated factors among ... -
TVET programme and health-related quality of life among low-income populations during the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia
(Frontiers in Public Health, 2024-03-05)Introduction: Education improves the economy and quality of life. The availability of skilled education in Malaysia is not restricted to the younger generation but is available to people of all ages, including those with ... -
Culinary herbs and spices for low-salt dietary management: Taste sensitivity and preference among the elderly
(NFS Journal, 2024-02-01)Background: Low-salt dietary management is a strategy for maintaining the health of the elderly. However, the elderly face the challenge of reducing salt consumption because of taste changes associated with aging. Objective: ... -
Associations of 24-hour movement behaviors with externalizing and internalizing problems among children and adolescents prescribed with eyeglasses/contact lenses
(International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, 2024-01-12)Background: Emerging evidence points towards the psychological benefits of meeting 24-hour movement behavior (24-HMB) guidelines, but such associations have not yet been investigated among children and adolescents of ... -
Relationships between trunk muscle activation and thoraco-lumbar kinematics in non-specific chronic low back pain subgroups during a forward bending task
(Gait & Posture, 2024-01)Background: Trunk muscle activity and thoraco-lumbar kinematics can discriminate between non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP) subgroups and healthy controls. However, research commonly focuses on lumbar kinematics, ... -
Neonate simulators: creatively engaging social work students in understanding risks of substance use during pregnancy
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Perceptions, barriers and enablers on salt reduction in the out-of-home sectors in Malaysia (MySaltOH) from the perspective of street food vendors, caterers and consumers
(2023-12-15)Objective: To explore the perspectives, barriers and enablers on salt reduction in out-of-home sectors in Malaysia among street food vendors, caterers and consumers. Design: A qualitative study involving twenty-two ... -
Relationships between features of emerging adulthood, situated decisions toward physical activity, and physical activity among college students: The moderating role of exercise-intensity tolerance
(International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 2023-12-08)A significant portion of emerging adults do not achieve recommended levels of physical activity (PA). Previous studies observed associations between features of emerging adulthood and PA levels, while the potential ... -
Understanding 24-hour movement guideline adherence and links to school achievement, social-behavioural problems, and emotional functioning among children and adolescents with learning disabilities
(International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 2023-12-06)This cross-sectional study examined the associations between adherence to 24-hour movement behaviour (24-HMB) guidelines and indicators of school achievement, social-behavioural problems, and emotional functioning among a ... -
Chiropractic Day 2023: A report and qualitative analysis of how thought leaders celebrate the present and envision the future of chiropractic
(Journal of Chiropractic Humanities, 2023-12)Objective: This study aimed to (1) collect and analyze statements about how to celebrate chiropractic in the present and roles that chiropractors may fulfill in the future, (2) identify if there was congruence among the ... -
Australian football coaches’ tales of mental toughness: exploring the sociocultural roots
(The Sport Psychologist, 2023-10-31)The present study explored how three professional Australian football coaches learned and understood mental toughness. Participants shared stories regarding mental toughness through semistructured interviews. Reflexive ... -
Protocol for intervention study in reducing elevated blood pressure through intermittent fasting
(2023-10-30)Objective: To chart out a protocol for conducting an intervention-based study to compare the efficacy of intermittent fasting intervention and usual diet in reducing elevated blood pressure among working adults. Method: ...