healthy lifestyle - Science topic

Normal-weight obesity (NWO) is a prevalent health issue characterized by a normal Body Mass Index (BMI) alongside a high body fat percentage (BF%). An unhealthy lifestyle, characterized by poor quality of food intake and lack of physical activity, is a contributing factor to NWO. This study aims to investigate the differences in healthy food intake...

Normal-weight obesity (NWO) is a prevalent health issue characterized by a normal Body Mass Index (BMI) alongside a high body fat percentage (BF%). An unhealthy lifestyle, characterized by poor quality of food intake and lack of physical activity, is a contributing factor to NWO. This study aims to investigate the differences in healthy food intake...

Aim/Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel Computerized System for Learning, Correction, and Evaluation in Volleyball (S.C.I.C.E.V) in enhancing the technical performance of beginner volleyball players through immediate audio and visual feedback. The purpose is to determine whether real-time, detailed feedback improves th...

Background Mindfulness-based strategies are increasingly applied outside of standardized clinical protocols to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors. No overview exists of how mindfulness-based strategies are integrated in these “unstandardized” interventions and which strategies have potential for effect. This review (i) summarizes key intervention...

Objective Based on the Self-Determination Theory, this study examined the influences on adolescents’ subjective well-being and revealed the chain mediating role of physical activity and socio-emotional competence between exercise motivation and subjective well-being. Methods Motives for Physical Activity Measure (MPAM-R), Subjective Well-Being Sca...

Background Obesity poses a significant global health burden. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of obesity in Mongolia and its associations with autonomic and cognitive functions while considering potential psychosocial risk factors. Methods This population-based, cross-sectional study included 382 participants who underwent physical e...

Objective: To evaluate the effect of 12 weeks of the ActTeens program on physical activity (PA) practice at different intensities, health-related physical fitness, and cardiometabolic indicators in Brazilian adolescents. Methods: The sample comprised 55 adolescents (37.5% female; mean age 13.84 [0.62]years) from two secondary private schools were i...

Background: It has been observed that the number of diabetes patients has steadily increased over the past decades. Particularly, Type 1 diabetics are required to use insulin therapy to maintain their blood glucose levels. Technological advancements in the production of insulin pumps and monitoring devices have aided diabetics in maintaining a heal...

Interoception may play a key role in healthy lifestyles due to activation of similar brain regions during physical activity (PA) and interoceptive tasks. Previous research concentrated on acute PA and single interoceptive domains (e.g., accuracy or attention). We examined how 1) varying PA intensities, 2) years of PA experience, and 3) self-regulat...

Purpose: To provide material on clean and healthy living to increase the understanding of students at SDN 17 Tanjung Batu about the importance of maintaining cleanliness in everyday life. Method: This community service activity used two methods: the first was education, and the second was demonstration. Practical Application: This activity is usefu...

Background: The nursing profession exposes nurses to work-related stress and presents a big challenge to adhering to healthy lifestyle behaviors. This collectively increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). Aim: To assess the association between work-related stress with lifestyle behaviors and CVD risk among Jordanian nurses. Me...

This poster highlights our ongoing project aimed at improving access to person-centred lifestyle counselling for persons with intellectual disabilities. We have worked to make it accessible to everyone by involving the target group throughout the process. This means including persons with intellectual disabilities in the planning, development, and...

Aims. This study explored the lived experiences of older Singaporeans to inform a culturally relevant community-based program to promote successful aging. Methods. Focus groups were conducted to explore the lived experiences, beliefs and contextual influences of achieving a healthy lifestyle amongst older multi-ethnic Singaporeans aged ≥ 60 years,...

Purpose We sought to better understand the engagement and interest in topics conveyed via electronic (e-)communications to young adults with breast cancer to inform clinical programming, resource creation, and communication strategy for this patient population. Methods The Young and Strong (Y&S) program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) utili...

The state of the sphere of physical culture and life of the population at the present stage is a significant challenge for the Ukrainian state. There is a deterioration in the quality of life and health of people, the population is decreasing. In such conditions, motivation and established traditions regarding physical education, a healthy lifestyl...

This study aimed to examine the correlation between health-risk behaviour patterns, health lifestyle practices, and self-monitoring and care, in connection to the increasing costs of health insurance premiums. The research utilised a cross-sectional design and applied Linear Regression via SPSS software to analyse data collected from 385 public ser...

Millets are packed with nutrients. They have resumed their spot in the healthier people's kitchen. In addition to being gluten-free, millets improve weight loss and promote good health. Any fitness enthusiast can attest to the remarkable advantages of eating millets if you ask them. There are several types of millets that each have their own health...

Background Early-life interventions are essential for improving public health since lifestyle behaviours are established already in childhood. Child healthcare (CHC) plays a crucial role in this context. The ‘Saga Stories in health talk’ (SSiHT) material includes a flipchart with colourful illustrations to facilitate CHC nurses’ routine health talk...

Background Obesity in adolescence may track into adulthood. Understanding the multifactorial nature of obesity is necessary to curb the growing trends. This study aimed to provide updated estimates on the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents and to scrutinize the associations with parental weight status and various lifestyle and s...

Pola Hidup Bersih dan Sehat (PHBS) merupakan salah satu upaya penting dalam meningkatkan kualitas kesehatan masyarakat, yang tercantum dalam tujuan Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ke-3 tentang "Good Health and Well-Being". Pengabdian ini berfokus pada implementasi PHBS di Desa Mojoagung, yang dikenal dengan rendahnya proporsi rumah tangga yang...

Aims/hypothesis Findings from RCTs and observational studies indicate a positive association between statin use and risk of type 2 diabetes. Mendelian randomisation studies provide evidence to support that the effect is causal. However, little is known about the long-term effects, and data on different types of statins remain limited. Methods We a...

Objective Colon and rectal cancers (CRCs) are among the most common malignancies worldwide. While previous studies have examined the disease burden and risk factors of CRC at regional levels, they lack the granularity needed for country-specific policy development. Using updated data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 study, this research...

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is often regarded in society as a disease caused by personal lifestyle and dietary choices. Healthcare providers who have empathy and are able to explain the disease trajectory can better engage with people with MASLD and actively work with them to improve their metabolic health on a...

Access to healthy food is key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and can be quantified by the distance to the nearest grocery store. However, calculating this distance forces a trade-off between cost and correctness. Accurate route-based distances following passable roads are cost-prohibitive, while simple straight-line distances ignoring infrastru...

Aim This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a school-based multimodal intervention targeting healthy lifestyle behaviours among schoolchildren in the province of Cádiz. Subject and methods A quasi-experimental design was employed, comparing outcomes between the experimental and control groups. The intervention adopted a multimodal approa...

Background: Cigarette smoking poses a significant public health risk, leading to numerous severe health complications, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases and various types of cancer. Conversely, physical activity is essential for a healthy lifestyle, which promotes a stronger heart and lowers chronic disease risk. However, the connec...

Background While western studies suggest a temporal association between chronic pain and frailty, as well as the impacts of healthy lifestyle interventions, these relationships remain underexplored in the Chinese population. Methods We conducted a longitudinal study with 13,601 participants from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study,...

This study aims to investigate whether the health literacy of sports science faculty students positively influences their physical activity and whether healthy lifestyle behavior plays a mediating role in the relationship between health literacy and physical activity. The research was conducted in quantitative research method and relational screeni...

Objective: Adolescents' acquisition of positive eating behaviors is important for the prevention of eating disorders. This study was conducted to evaluate eating habits, self-esteem, body perception and healthy living attitudes in adolescents. Method: The study was conducted with the participation of 160 adolescents (65 boys, 95 girls) between the...

Alternative protein foods, which provide significant quantities of protein but do not use conventional animal sources, can be an important component of sustainable diets. This paper presents the results of an autoethnographic study by an activist reflecting on their efforts to move people in Singapore closer to animal-free diets, with an emphasis o...

This paper designs a networked novel smart helmet for human health monitoring. By integrating a multi-sensor component (heart rate sensor module, body temperature monitoring module, and Beidou dual positioning module, etc.) and combining it with wireless network transmission technology, it has realized the instant feedback and cloud management func...

Purpose of Review As interest in healthy lifestyles and youthfulness grows, anti-aging research has become increasingly popular among healthcare professionals and scientists. Skin aging and damage is a complex and multifactorial process influenced by intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Mesenchymal stromal/stem cells (MSCs) and their derivatives show p...

The promotion of a healthy lifestyle is one of the main drivers of an individual's overall physical and psycho-emotional well-being. Digital technologies are more and more adopted as ''facilitators'' for this goal, to raise awareness and solicit healthy lifestyle habits. This study aims to experiment the effects of the adoption of a digital convers...

The transformation of an ordinary brain into an intelligent one involves a dynamic mix of brain biology, learning habits, healthy lifestyle, and smart use of modern tools. This article explores how anyone can make their brain smarter using science-backed methods like brain games, physical and mental exercises, yoga, healthy food, arts, music, unive...

Background/Objectives: Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is a key indicator of current and future health in children and adolescents, and is influenced by both physiological and behavioral factors. This study examined the associations between CRF, body composition, and health-related habits in 685 children and adolescents (aged 8-16 years) who regula...

Abstrak Penelitian ini membahas strategi Public Relations (PR) yang diterapkan oleh Pocari Sweat dalam membangun citra positif dan mengedukasi gaya hidup sehat melalui penyelenggaraan event Pocari Sweat Jawa Marathon. Di tengah persaingan industri minuman isotonik yang semakin ketat, Pocari Sweat menggunakan pendekatan PR terintegrasi dengan mengop...

To compare the long-term health status of a group of survivors of colorectal cancer (CRC) with a reference group of individuals who did not have cancer. We determined the physical, mental, and general health-related quality of life (HRQoL); overall morbidities and CRC-specific morbidities related to the delayed effects of treatment; and maintenance...

This study aims to analyze the risk of type 2 diabetes in office workers affected by sedentary work patterns and irregular eating patterns. Office work tends to require low physical activity, high work pressure, and inconsistent meal times, which can increase the risk of metabolic disorders, including diabetes. This study used a quantitative approa...

Jamu, a traditional Indonesian herbal concoction, offers numerous health benefits and has been used for generations as a natural means of maintaining physical well-being. In welcoming Eid al-Fitr 1446 H, the DPC ASPETRI Ngawi organized a community service activity at Maospati Terminal with the aim of introducing jamu as an alternative preventive he...

Cílem naší studie byla analýza pohybových aktivit a dalších činností čtyřicátníků, tedy osob ve věku 40-49 let, které realizují ve svém běžném životě. Dále jsme zjišťovali i tělesnou zdatnost této věkové kategorie. Pro dosažení našeho záměru jsme použili upravený „Dotazník ke zjištění pohybových aktivit a wellness aktivit čtyřicátníků“ sestavený sp...

Introduction: Eating habits and nutritional status among adolescents in Mamuju, West Sulawesi, showed that adolescents with unhealthy eating habits tend to have a higher incidence of overweight and obesity compared to those with healthy eating habits. This underscores the need for early nutrition education for adolescents. This study aimed to explo...

Background Due to organizational structures, there is a gap between psychiatric and dental care services that limits collaboration and knowledge sharing, and this can have a negative impact on patients’ oral health or general health and vice versa. To facilitate the integration between dentistry and psychiatry, more insight and knowledge is needed...

Este estudio tuvo como objetivo evaluar el estilo de vida psicológico de estudiantes (de 7 a 17 años) de la Asociación de Colegios Jesuitas de Colombia (Acodesi). Para ello se realizó una investigación cuantitativa, descriptiva de corte transversal. Participaron 839 estudiantes matriculados en el 2024. Se diseñó y aplicó un cuestionario autoadminis...

The current trend in consumers’ preferences for healthy lifestyles resulted in an increased demand for natural products. Many companies replaced synthetic compounds, used as preservatives, flavourings, or active ingredients, with natural ones. Nowadays, essential oils (EOs) and compounds isolated from EOs are regarded as promising and safe alternat...

Background Migraine has been linked to a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease, and acute treatment drugs, such as triptans, might increase this risk. This study aimed to determine whether the elevated cardiovascular risk is primarily attributable to the underlying migraine condition or the treatment modalities utilized. Additionally, we invest...

Background Conflicting evidence exists on the link between gout and cancer risk, with limited clarity on the impact of healthy lifestyle factors. Methods In the UK Biobank, 7,169 gout patients were matched with 21,507 non-gout controls (1:3 ratio) using propensity scores. Cox regression models assessed cancer risk associated with gout. Among 6,105...

Background Despite high coverage of antenatal care services (89.8%) and facility-based deliveries (79.8%), delayed initiation or lack of follow-up postnatal care (PNC) visits remains a challenge in the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). Follow-up PNC encourages healthy lifestyles and monitoring mothers' and newborns' health to decrease pos...

Hypertension is one of the most common health issues experienced by the elderly worldwide, including in Indonesia. In Kepuhkembeng Village, Peterongan District, Jombang Regency, hypertension is a serious concern as it can significantly reduce the quality of life of the elderly and increase the risk of cardiovascular complications such as stroke and...

Objectives The prevalence of adverse cardiometabolic health markers has increased substantially in UK young adults, and university students now make up a significant proportion of this population. Their health-related behaviours are poorer than age-matched normative data, and students’ anthropometric outcomes deteriorate during their university car...

Background. Problems related to waste, pollution and low public awareness of the importance of maintaining cleanliness still occur in many areas. This can worsen public health problems, including an increase in diseases transmitted through waste and poor sanitation. The Healthy Living Community Movement (GERMAS) initiated by the Government aims to...

Research Problems: Physical education aims to improve physical fitness, motor skills, and awareness of a healthy lifestyle. Extracurricular sports, such as futsal, play a role in channelling students' interests while shaping character and social skills. However, the achievement of extracurricular futsal at State Senior High School 1 Muaro Jambi has...

Background The increasing prevalence of adolescent overweight and obesity poses significant public health challenges, particularly in China. With the rapid adoption of the Internet, adolescents’ lifestyles, including dietary habits and physical activity levels, have undergone substantial changes. However, the causal relationship between Internet us...

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease caused by metabolic disorders, characterized by impaired insulin secretion and action, with its prevalence continuously increasing. This study aims to describe blood glucose levels and blood pressure in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at the Kalibagor Health Center based on respondent characteris...

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death globally, including in Thailand. As exposure to risk factors becomes more prevalent and the population ages, the economic cost, especially in terms of lost productivity, and the burden on the healthcare system can be immense. With Thailand often cited for its universal health coverage...

Breast cancer is one of the most common malignancies in women. This study aimed to explore the association between healthy lifestyle, biological aging and breast cancer risk in pre- and postmenopausal women. This study included 125,579 participants. Biological aging was calculated using the PhenoAge algorithm. Cox regression models and counterfactu...

Background This study examined the mental health status and lifestyle of chronic kidney disease patients in comparison to a health control group. It also evaluated lifestyle factors as potential risk factors for kidney disease. Methods The case–control comparative study included chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients aged ≥18 years and a healthy co...

In an era where intelligent technologies are rapidly shaping our lives, a Real-Time Nutrition Assistant System emerges as an essential tool for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and promoting awareness. A Real-Time Nutrition Assistant System advances nutrition and healthcare technologies to improve public health by offering quick insight into the nut...

Although home office employment has been happening for several decades, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented surge in telework. Concurrently, the prevalence of sedentary individuals has gradually increased, posing health challenges. In this study, we introduce a mobile app designed to promote healthy lifestyles (HLs) among home office...

Background While individual lifestyle behaviors have been associated with cancer risk, combined impact of these factors remains understudied. This research explores relationships between lifestyle risk score trajectories and cancer risk within the Korean population. Methods A cohort of 3,451,189 cancer-free men and women who participated in a heal...

Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and lifestyle factors are important etiological factors. It is essential to be aware of the prevalence of NCD risk factors and health-promoting behaviors among nursing students because they are a future healthcare workforce responsible for promoti...

The methodology for determining the content of the pedagogical concept of “content of physical education”, fundamental for the theory and methodology of physical education of different categories of population, as a system of their practical and theoretical knowledge about their physical education and self-education, physical fitness and readiness...

The community of Gempolkerep village still smells an unpleasant odour indicated by the presence of H₂S gas in the bioethanol plant. Due to the unpleasant and pungent odour, people in Gempolkerep village experience complaints such as sore eyes, sneezing, coughing, sore throat, shortness of breath, and dizziness. This study aims to determine the effe...

Environmental and lifestyle factors significantly contribute to gynecological cancers. The risk of ovarian cancer, one the most lethal gynecological cancer, is associated with obesity, poor dietary habits, and environmental pollutants, exacerbating hormonal imbalances, inflammation, and oxidative stress. Protective factors, such as the Mediterranea...

The article deals with the issue of improving the effectiveness of physical education of students using information technology. The relevance of the problem lies in the need to develop and implement effective methods of using IT to optimize the educational process in physical education, improve the physical fitness of higher education students and...

Cardiorespiratory ability was influenced by many factors, including smoking habits and physical exercise. In active and passive smokers, cigarette concentrate could cause various lung and heart diseases. Both were important organs related to cardiorespiratory ability. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of bodyweight interval...

This study examined the relationship between knowledge of healthy lifestyles and the age of hypertension diagnosis among hypertensive individuals within Bangladeshi rural population. This cross-section study was conducted among hypertensive adults (18–80 years) in a rural population. We obtained data from 3600 adults with hypertension from 40 rando...

Penyakit tidak menular (PTM) seperti hipertensi, diabetes mellitus, dan asam urat merupakan masalah kesehatan yang terus meningkat di Indonesia. Berdasarkan data Kementerian Kesehatan, prevalensi PTM semakin tinggi terutama pada kelompok usia lanjut. PTM tidak hanya mempengaruhi kualitas hidup individu tetapi juga memberikan beban besar bagi keluar...

Higher educational institutions of our country are called upon to graduate not only competitive, highly qualified specialists, but also spiritually and physically developed people, healthy and seasoned, capable of fruitful work and defending the Motherland. Strong health and good physical fitness of young people are one of the most important criter...

Socio-economic changes and urban lifestyles have driven shifts in food consumption patterns, with an increasing preference for fast food. In Indonesia, this phenomenon is one of the main contributors to the increasing prevalence of obesity, especially in the productive age group. This study aims to analyze changes in people's consumption patterns f...

Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most prevalent malignancy in Jordan. Because early detection can greatly improve treatment outcomes, it is crucial to increase awareness of signs and symptoms, risk factors, and the significance of routine CRC screenings. In this study, we aimed to assess awareness levels regarding CRC symptoms and r...

Holy basil, or Tulsi, is a plant native to the Indian subcontinent that is highly valued in Siddha and Ayurvedic medicine for its therapeutic properties. Tulsi has been shown to shield organs and tissues from physical stressors such as extended physical activity, ischemia, physical restraint, exposure to cold, and loud noises, as well as chemical s...

Purpose With the advancement of technology and widespread smartphone use, addiction to these devices has escalated, particularly among college students. This issue transcends mere habit, impacting physical, psychological, and social well-being. Prolonged screen exposure and excessive app engagement contribute to vision and hearing deterioration, al...

The work offers recommendations for the urgently needed healthy competition , which is considered as a state of the economy close to perfect competition, which can be achieved with an economic policy priority based on the intellectual growth of society, a qualified understanding of healthy competition, a healthy lifestyle and mass sports, environme...

There is increasing evidence that air pollutants significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Nevertheless, less research has been conducted to date to reveal protective factors. Therefore, this study aims to indicate whether a healthy lifestyle can modify the effects of environmental pollution on CVD. This study screened 3010 p...

Background The combined influence of early life risk factors on the type 2 diabetes (T2D) development is not well-studied, and it is unclear whether these associations can by modified by genetic risk and healthy lifestyles in later life. Methods We studied 148,621 participants in the UK Biobank. We calculated early-life risk scores (ERS) by summin...

Objective: This study evaluates the "ECOGYM" program and its impact on the health of its users in Bucaramanga-Santander. The research focuses on understanding the characteristics of users in urban and rural areas of the municipality, examining factors such as frequency, time of use, and equipment preferences. Additionally, it explores the perceived...

Background: The RYHEALTH project is a European initiative aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle among young people aged 10-17.9 years. The project focuses on four key pillars: physical activity, nutrition, mental health, and sustainability, recognizing their interconnected impact on adolescent well-being. Objective: The project aims to assess the...

Background: Childhood obesity is a global public health concern. In Ireland, the age standardized prevalence rates for obesity in children and adolescents are about 1% higher than the average for countries in the WHO European Region. The Parents Plus Healthy Families program (PP-HF), an 8-week, group-based, multicomponent parent training intervent...

Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the peer‐supported e‐health module implemented for university students to gain healthy lifestyle behaviors. Design The study was planned in a quasi‐experimental research design. The study participants were 81 university students. The peer‐supported e‐health module was applied to all students in the s...

In the educational field, teacher well-being significantly impacts both educators and students. This study, conducted in a private school in Dubai, explores factors affecting teacher well-being, including leadership, job satisfaction, organizational culture, and the work environment. The research involved 65 teachers across various grade levels and...

Communicable diseases have historically posed significant challenges to public health. While the transmission of infectious pathogens has been contained in most countries, the global health landscape has shifted toward an increasing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The major categories of NCDs-cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic res...

Hypertension is a global health issue with significant effects on morbidity and mortality, and medication adherence is crucial for effective management. Despite its importance, adherence remains low among hypertensive patients. Health education has been shown to improve medication adherence, though its effectiveness varies across studies. The aim o...

Background: The mortality rate caused by hypertension is still high in Indonesia. One of the important factors that influence the occurrence of hypertension complications lifestyle. An unhealthy lifestyle can trigger an increase in blood pressure or hypertension.Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the lifestyle of patients diagnos...

Consumers are increasingly interested in a healthy lifestyle, and choosing foods and ingredients with proven human health benefits has become a current trend. Recently, scientific evidence has proven that the use of microorganisms in different food matrices appears to play a key role in the production of bioactive molecules with biological effects...

In Malaysia, the prevalence rate of diabetes mellitus (DM) in adults has increased from 13.4% to 18.3% in 2019. DM complication involved with two categories such nephropathy, neuropathy from microvascular and coronary artery disease of macrovascular. Youth population estimated to be more crucial in preventing DM. Therefore, in order to discover any...

The field of psychiatry has evolved over the past 2500 years. Between dynamic psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, lifestyle psychiatry holds a different space. This approach capitalizes on the lifestyle medicine movement, as it promotes change within 6 domains of activity. Apart from incorporating these lifestyle pillars as adjunctive therapy for...

Gout is a common inflammatory arthritis associated with high levels of uric acid, affecting individuals worldwide. Understanding public awareness of gout is crucial for disease management and prevention. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and awareness of gout among adults living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and to identify the sources of their i...

Introduction The phenomenon of burnout and the lifestyle of physicians significantly influence the delivery of healthcare. Over time, burnout intensifies, negatively impacting professional performance, which in turn leads to decreased quality of treatment, patient satisfaction, and productivity. Additionally, it increases the occurrence of medical...

Gamers and esports players encounter distinct health challenges that can affect their well-being and performance. Recognising these needs is crucial for developing effective health interventions. This study explored the barriers and facilitators to adopting a healthy lifestyle among gamers and their views on behaviour change interventions. We condu...

Objective A healthy lifestyle has been shown to mitigate cognitive decline in patients with mild cognitive impairment, with family caregivers playing a pivotal role in the patients’ lifestyle management. Exploring the level of dementia risk reduction lifestyle and the influencing factors at both the patient and caregiver levels in patients with mil...

Background: The overweight population is a major public health problem which is typical for the 21st century, considering the peak of the noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). The connection between hypertension—the number-one risk factor of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs)—and the body mass index (BMI), which is growing worldwide, needs to be taken into...