Objective  Cognitive impairment is a pervasive outcome of stroke, reported in over half of patients 6 months poststroke and is associated with increased disability and a poorer quality of life. Despite the prevalence of post-stroke cognitive impairment, the efficacy of existing psychological inte...

Background: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is the most prominent among the ‘third wave’ psy­ chotherapies. This is the first systematic review that evaluates the current body of evidence for the efficacy of ACT as a therapeutic modality in OCD. Method: A comprehensive literature search ...

BACKGROUND: Many nutrients have powerful immunomodulatory actions with the potential to alter susceptibility to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection, progression to symptoms, likelihood of severe disease, and survival. OBJECTIVE: The aim was to review the latest evidence on how malnutrit...

Social workers provide services to a variety of clients and are challenged with finding interventions that meet the multifaceted needs of diverse populations. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is becoming an increasingly popular therapy that offers flexibility and effectiveness in treating ...

Background: In comparison to a more restricted focus on symptom-specific outcomes, clinical trials of psychological interventions are increasingly focusing on transdiagnostic outcomes such as subjective wellbeing (SWB). SWB has been broadly defined as a person’s cognitive and affective evaluation...

BACKGROUND: In the current meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs), the effects of vitamin D supplementation on mental health, and biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress in patients with psychiatric disorders are assessed. METHODS: The following databases were search up to M...

Recently, the Paleolithic diet became popular due to its possible health benefits. Several, albeit not all, studies suggested that the consumption of the Paleolithic diet might improve glucose tolerance, decrease insulin secretion, and increase insulin sensitivity. Therefore, the aim of this meta...

The aim of this systematic review was to assess the effect of vitamin D supplementation on glucose and insulin metabolism in overweight and obese subjects. The search process was based on the selection of publications listed in the databases: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Knowledge, Embase and the Cochr...

PURPOSE: The objective of this systematic review was to assess the effect of vitamin D supplementation on selected inflammatory biomarkers in obese and overweight subjects. METHODS: The search process was based on the selection of publications (DB-RCT and RCT) listed in the following databases: P...

BACKGROUND: The prevalence of hyperuricemia and gout has increased in recent decades. The role of dietary fructose in the development of these conditions remains unclear. OBJECTIVE: To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies investigating the association fructo...