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Exploring Associations Between Personality Type & Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
No full textFruit and vegetable intake is vital for preserving health and avoiding chronic illnesses, yet only approximately 1 in 10 adults in the U. S. adhere to daily consumption guidelines, based on CDC data. While earlier research has examined external factors such as socioeconomic status, cultural influences, and religion as significant determinants of dietary habits, new studies highlight a crucial internal element: personality. Our research delves into this emerging area by examining the connection between personality types, derived from the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption. In contrast to the extensively studied Big Five personality framework, the MBTI provides a more nuanced perspective on personality through eight unique traits that combine to form 16 personality types. By investigating how these traits are associated with dietary habits, particularly FV intake, we seek to gain deeper insight into the psychological foundations of healthy eating practices. These results may yield practical implications for crafting more individualized and psychologically informed nutrition strategies, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness of public health campaigns designed to boost fruit and vegetable intake
Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex Function in Individuals with Chronic Motion Sensitivity
No full textObjective: The purpose of this study was to 1) determine whether Vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) integrity is different between young adults with and without chronic motion sensitivity (CMS), 2) assess correlation between VOR integrity and postural stability in young adults with and without CMS; and 3) Compare postural stability across different levels of physical activity in young adults with and without CMS.
Design: A Cross-sectional study design.
Methods: Forty healthy young adult men and women (age, 20-40 years) were stratified into CMS and Non-CMS groups, VOR integrity was assessed using Bertec Vision Advantage (BVA), postural stability was assessed using computerized dynamic posturography with immersion virtual reality (CDP-IVR) conditions 1 and 2, Physical activity was assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire short form (IPAQ-SF)
Results: There were no significant differences in median baseline visual acuity, visual processing time, dynamic visual acuity test, dynamic visual acuity lines lost, or gaze stability test between the CMS and non-CMS groups (p\u3e0.05). Also, there was no significant correlation between VOR integrity and postural stability in participants with and without CMS (p\u3e0.05). Lastly, There was no significant interaction between physical activity and equilibrium score for Conditions 1 and 2 (p=0.775 and 0.152)
Conclusion: Our findings showed no significant difference in VOR function in young adults with and without CMS and no significant correlation between VOR function and postural stability in young adults with and without CMS. However, we found that participants with CMS had impaired postural stability.
Keywords: Chronic motion sensitivity (CMS), Bertec vision advantage (BVA), Vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR), Postural stability, Physical activity
Nutritional Knowledge and Perceptions of the Dietetics Field Among Blue-Collar Workers in the Inland Empire
No full textBlue-collar workers often encounter significant barriers to healthful eating. This study aimed to assess the nutritional knowledge and perceptions of the dietetics field among blue-collar workers in the Inland Empire. Eighty-four eligible participants completed an anonymous online survey assessing nutrition knowledge and views on Registered Dietitians (RDs). The average nutrition knowledge score among surveyed blue-collar workers was 20 out of 25 (80%). There were no significant differences in nutrition knowledge based on RD visit history, age, gender, or occupation. However, significant disparities in nutrition knowledge were observed across racial/ethnic groups, with Asian participants scoring lower and White participants scoring higher. Cost and insurance were the most cited barriers to accessing RD services. These findings suggest the need for culturally appropriate, workplace-based nutrition education tailored to the unique needs of blue-collar populations
Sunlight Exposure and the Risk of Mortality and Breast Cancer Incidence
No full textBackground: Prolonged sun exposure increases the risk of skin cancer. However, multiple sunlight-related health benefits have been identified. The overall impact of sun exposure on mortality is not clear. Sunlight could be associated with breast cancer risk via stimulating vitamin D photosynthesis; however, evidence has been mixed. Objectives: To investigate the association of time spent outdoors in daylight (in warmer and cooler months, and the total [annual]) and UV irradiance using the residential locations of participants with the risks of mortality (all-cause and cause-specific: cancer, cardiovascular [CVD], and non-cancer non-CVD) and primary invasive breast cancer.
Methods: This research included participants of the Adventist Health Study 2 cohort of North America. Multivariable Cox regression was our statistical method to investigate these associations.
Results: Among 83,205 participants included in the mortality studies, we observed nonlinear (reverse J-shaped) associations between time outdoors in warmer months and the risks of all-cause, CVD, and non-cancer non-CVD mortalities ([HR: 0.90; 95% CI: 0.86–0.93], [0.89; 0.83–0.95], and [0.83; 0.78–0.89]), respectively, comparing 2 hours/day to 30 minutes/day, but no clear evidence of an association between time outdoors in daylight and cancer mortality. The time-dependent UV irradiance was associated with higher risks of all-cause, cancer, CVD, and non-cancer non-CVD mortalities ([1.14, 1.10–1.18), [1.08; 1.02–1.14], [1.14; 1.08–1.20], and [1.19; 1.13–1.26], respectively, comparing the 75th percentile of 164 mW/m2 to the 25th percentile of 116 mW/m2). Among 36,625 women included in the breast cancer study, we found no association between our sun exposure metrics (time spent outdoors in daylight and UV irradiance) and the risk of breast cancer. These associations did not vary by women’s menopausal status. There was no significant interaction between UV irradiance and time spent outdoors.
Conclusion: Time spent outdoors in daylight during warmer months could be associated with a lower risk of all-cause and non-cancer mortalities. The UV irradiance was associated with a higher risk of mortality outcomes. Both sun exposure metrics were not related to breast cancer risk. Future studies should measure sun exposure using biomarkers or wearable devices and investigate how to balance sunlight-related health risks and benefit
Alumni Journal - Volume 96, Number 1
No full textEditorials2 | From the Editor4 | From the President6 | From the Dean
News7 | This & That10 | Alumni News12 | School of Medicine News14 | AIMS Report: Short-term Mission, Long-term Impact16 | Student Appreciation18 | Department Report: Preventative Medicine
APC 202520 | Annual Postgraduate Convention (APC) 2025 in Review
Features34 | Building Connections36 | Divine Connections38 | Remembering Ath \u27AT\u27 Tuot42 | Alumni Spotlight: Featuring Janet T. Strausbaugh \u2778-A44 | Life After Medicine
In Memoriam45 | Alumni Remembered: Featured Obituaries: David Tse Pang Fang \u2771, Edwin H. Krick \u2761, William G. Murdoch \u2773-Bhttps://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/sm-alumni-journal/1044/thumbnail.jp
LLU Dentistry - Volume 33, Number 1
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6 | Dean\u27s Message8 | Service Learning - Caring for those in Cuba12 | Homecoming Recap20 | Dean\u27s Circle Breakfast | Mission Inn21 | Mission Emphasis Breakfast22 | Honoring Class Gathering24 | Alumnus of the Year - Dr. John Kershner25 | Institute for Health Policy and Leadership 26 | $4M National Cancer Institute Grant Awarded to Dr. Chi Viet28 | Dental Hygiene class graduates in China30 | DDS Class of 2024 Profile32 | LLUSD Continuing Education34 | CDA Reception40 | President\u27s Award41 | Prince Award42 | Faculty of the Year - Dr. Nima Sarmast43 | Distinguished Service Award - Dr. Ronald Forde44 | Distinguished Service Award - Robin Fierro-Navarro45 | DDS Student Achievement Awards50 | Omicron Kappa Upsilon52 | Dental Hygiene Pinning Ceremony54 | Dental Hygiene Students Awards55 | Sigma Phi Alpha56 | Baccalaureate Sabbath57 | Commissioning & Promotion Ceremony58 | Hooding Ceremony60 | Conferring of Degrees64 | Fond Farewellshttps://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/articulator/1023/thumbnail.jp
Effects of Electrotherapy on Pain and Mobility
Full text linkIntroduction: Neck chronic pain is one of the most common problems in people today. However, people do not always seek medical treatment for their pain. Subclinical or mild pain generally does not prompt people to seek medical treatment. Consequences of this type of pain can be anxiety, disability and proprioception problems. The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) recommends transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) as an intervention to treat neck pain with mobility deficits. TENS for the treatment of pain has been used for many years; however, there is still an “efficacy-impasse” for the use of TENS despite half a century of research. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of electrotherapy on pain, anxiety, disability and proprioception in young adults.
Methods: Thirty-nine participants participated in this study; one participant was unable to finish the study. Sixteen participants with no pain were in the normal group; twenty-three participants with mild pain were randomly assigned to the intervention group (n=10) and the control group (n=12). The intervention group received TENS intervention for 30 minutes and a TENS home-based program for 2 weeks. Pain, disability and perceived anxiety were assessed for all groups. Cervical spine active range of motion (AROM) and cervical spine proprioception were measured with the Noraxon myoMotionTMsystem.
Results: There was a significant reduction in pain and disability in the intervention group post 30 minutes versus baseline. There was a significant reduction in STAI_S and STAI_T for the intervention group post 30 minutes versus baseline; a significant increase in mean lateral flexion right for the intervention group post 30 minutes versus baseline (40.0±6.4 versus 36.4±8.6; p=0.006) and post 2 weeks compared to baseline (40.0±6.4 versus 38.2±8.5; p=0.036). Significant decrease in mean JPE extension for the intervention group post 30 minutes versus baseline (3.4±1.2 versus 5.1±2.5; p=0.027). Conclusion: Reduction in anxiety and disability with TENS treatment suggests that TENS’ immediate and short-term effects are beneficial in reducing pain, improving proprioception and decreasing related anxiety in young adults and students of higher education. Research is needed to assess the effects of TENS on different age groups
Effectiveness of education for Type 1 Diabetes patient\u27s caregivers at Loma Linda University Health
No full textDiabetes education is essential for patients and families to improve quality of life and minimize the challenges and complications of living with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM). The aim of the research study is to evaluate the knowledge and nutritional practices of caregivers in the management of T1DM in pediatric patients. 20 subjects were recruited at the Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital (LLUCH) Pediatric Diabetes Center before their outpatient T1DM class. A demographic survey, nutrition knowledge survey (NKS), and a 24-hour recall were administered to participants. The Mann-Whitney U test was used to evaluate NKS total score among binary variables and Kruskal Wallis Test was used to evaluate NKS total score among categorical variables. The average nutrition knowledge survey score was 62%. The questions targeted different areas of T1DM questions: healthful eating (83%), carbohydrate counting (42%), understanding of blood glucose response (47%), and the nutrition label reading from a can of chili and a sports drink (65%). The participants scored the highest in the healthful eating category 83% and the lowest in the carbohydrate counting category 42%. There was no statistically significant difference between any of categorical variables for NKS total score (P\u3e0.05). Therefore, it is important for caregiver to receive individualized and structure nutrition diabetes education within the first month to reinforce the nutrition diabetes education and fill in any gaps as needed. Finally, families and patients require consistent and ongoing diabetes nutrition education and support
Commencement Program 2024
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1 | Message from the President
3 | 2024 Events of Commencement
5 | The Academic Procession
6 | Institutional Administration
7 | Board of Trustees
8 | Significance of Academic Regalia
9 | University History Highlights
11 | Criteria for Institutional Awards
13 | Loma Linda University Health and Loma Linda University Honorees
| The Program, The School Honorees, and The Speakers School of Medicine, 23 School of Pharmacy, 42 School of Dentistry, 55 School of Public Health, 73 San Manuel Gateway College, 87 School of Allied Health Professions—Allied Health Studies, Cardiopulmonary Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Informatics and Information Management, Nutrition and Dietetics, Physician Assistant, Radiation Technology, 94 School of Allied Health Professions—Orthotics and Prosthetics, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, 112 School of Behavioral Health and School of Religion, 125 School of Nursing I 140 School of Nursing 2 142https://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/commencement-programs/1191/thumbnail.jp
LLU Dentistry - Volume 33, Number 2
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4 | Dean\u27s Message5 | 39th Annual Children\u27s Day6 | Leading the Way: The Journey of an RDAEF Program Director8 | Charles Goodacre, DDS\u2771, MSD - Fellowship in the Royal College of Surgeons and Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclaw Award9 | LLU Shines with Silver at Men\u27s NCPA National Pickleball Tournament10 | Summer Programs11 | Yumi & Ashangbi Luikham Endowed Scholarship12 | Where are they now? Travis Tramel, RDHAP, MA, PhD14 | Ukrainian Children Find Hope & Healing16 | The Global Burden of Oral Health22 | Yearbook Roundup24 | Drayson Day26 | Three Generations of Dentistry28 | Dedication Ceremonies32 | September International College of Dentists Annual Meeting & Convocation34 | The Importance of Regular Testing of Dental Waterlines35 | Remembering Mary Hartwell36 | Remembering Melvin Lund38 | Saying Farewell to Bonnie Nelson39 | Fond Farewellshttps://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/articulator/1024/thumbnail.jp