Sarah E Jackson

TL;DR: Weight loss over four years in initially healthy overweight/obese older adults was associated with reduction in cardio-metabolic risk but no psychological benefit, even when changes in health and life stresses were accounted for, highlighting the need to investigate the emotional consequences of weight loss.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explore associations between internet/email use in a large sample of older English adults with their social isolation and loneliness, and find strong associations with social isolation.

TL;DR: It is evident that there is a need to develop lifestyle interventions in a range of formats available to TYACS throughout the care pathway to address the health behavior information needs of young people with cancer.

TL;DR: This article examined differences in negative attitudes towards vaccines in general, and intentions to vaccinate against Covid-19 specifically, by smoking status in a large sample of adults in the UK, and found that current smokers reported significantly greater mistrust of vaccine benefit, were more worried about unforeseen future effects, had greater concerns about commercial profiteering, and had a stronger preference for natural immunity.

TL;DR: UK adults belonging to ethnic minority groups who perceive racial discrimination experience poorer mental and physical health than those who do not, highlighting the need for effective interventions to combat racial discrimination in order to reduce inequalities in health.