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The Chain Mediating Effect of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living and Regular Exercise in the Relationship Between Physical Performance and Cognitive Function Among Older Adults Comorbid With Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension

open access: yesBrain and Behavior, Volume 16, Issue 3, March 2026.
This study established a chain mediation model among older adults comorbid with diabetes mellitus and hypertension (n = 656). Physical performance was directly associated with cognitive function and was also indirectly linked with it through instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) and regular exercise as independent mediators, as well as through
Chao Sun   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effectuation, Causation and Bricolage in Regional Small Business: A Qualitative Study

open access: yesBusiness Strategy &Development, Volume 9, Issue 1, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Globally, regional small businesses underpin many flourishing economic activities by playing a key role in employment and expansion of opportunity; however, they face unique challenges as they often struggle to define success metrics, navigate unclear and potentially limited markets, secure capital and build strong networks with stakeholders ...
Alistair Chong   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Perceiving People as a Group: Diversity and Its Interpretation at the Muslim Pilgrimage of the Hajj

open access: yesJournal of Community &Applied Social Psychology, Volume 36, Issue 2, March/April 2026.
ABSTRACT Group behaviour depends on people categorising themselves and others in terms of a shared social identity. Experimental research addressing perceptions of entitativity (i.e., seeing people as a unified entity) highlights the importance of judgements concerning people's behavioural (dis)similarities.
Enes Yalcin, Nick Hopkins
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of VR‐Based ASMR Animation: A Comparative Study on Relaxation and Sleep Aid

open access: yesComputer Animation and Virtual Worlds, Volume 37, Issue 2, March/April 2026.
A VR‐based ASMR animation game framework and comparative experiment of three different relaxation methods. ABSTRACT Although numerous studies have explored relaxation and sleep aid through Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) videos or conventional Virtual Reality (VR) relaxation methods, the integration of VR 3D animation with ASMR and its ...
Jiahao Du, Lihua You, Jian Jun Zhang
wiley   +1 more source

Voluntary Slow Breathing Exercise on Cardiovascular Parameters in Patients With Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

open access: yesClinical Cardiology, Volume 49, Issue 3, -Not available-.
Voluntary slow breathing exercise lowers systolic (−7.68 mmHg), diastolic blood pressure (−4.02 mmHg), and heart rate (−1.15 bpm), based on 13 RCTs including 1,097 participants. ABSTRACT Background Non‐pharmacological interventions are increasingly recognized as complementary approaches in the management of hypertension.
ShenTing Cheng   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Oncology: A Concise Review of Utilization, Evidence, and Integration Challenges

open access: yesCancer Reports, Volume 9, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is widely used by cancer patients and increasingly shapes oncological care worldwide. This narrative review examines current evidence on utilization patterns, theoretical frameworks, clinical efficacy, and safety aspects of CAM in oncology.
Danica Schöneseiffen, Matthias B. Stope
wiley   +1 more source

Does Walnut Supplementation Have Favourable Effect Apolipoprotein A, B and Blood Pressure? A Systematic Review, Meta‐Analysis and Meta‐Evidence of Randomised Clinical Trials

open access: yesEndocrinology, Diabetes &Metabolism, Volume 9, Issue 2, March 2026.
This meta‐analysis of 25 randomised controlled trials demonstrates that walnut consumption significantly lowers apolipoprotein B levels while showing no significant effects on apolipoprotein A1, systolic blood pressure, or diastolic blood pressure. ABSTRACT Backgrounds Many randomised controlled trials (RCTs) have revealed the benefits of walnut on ...
Vali Musazadeh   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluating Potential Effects of Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.) in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

open access: yesFood Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 3, March 2026.
Chamomile contains different bioactive agents such as flavonoids and phytosterols with potential anti‐inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic, antispasmodic, and antitumor characteristics. According to our findings, animal studies have demonstrated the potential benefits of Chamomile consumption in the treatment of PCOS. In contrast, human studies yielded
Zahra Firoozi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

How yoga interventions are operationalized and reported in the context of mental health and wellbeing RCTs: a systematic review and qualitative synthesis. [PDF]

open access: yesBMC Complement Med Ther
Frazier MC   +9 more
europepmc   +1 more source

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