Background: Few studies have assessed adherence to the Mediterranean diet in relation to
psychological health, in particular in the Middle East. Objective: To examine the association …

Background: Planning for obesity prevention is an important global health priority. Our aim in
this study was to find the optimal cut-off points of waist circumference (WC), waist-to-hipratio …

Background Majority of earlier studies have assessed the association between individual
lifestyle factors and the risk of breast cancer (BC); however, limited information is available …

Background: Steatosis is the most common liver disease worldwide and the leading cause
of liver-associated morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to explore the …

Purpose Hyperinsulinemia is linked to the development of various chronic diseases,
especially obesity given to the role of insulin responses in body fat accumulation; hence, the …

Objective Findings from observational studies on the relationship between fruit and
vegetables consumption and risk of mental disorders are contradictory. We aimed to …

Previous systematic reviews, which focused on sugar intake and its relation with health
issues, were mainly conducted in Western countries, not Asian countries characterized by …

Purpose Nutrient patterns have been associated with an increased risk for chronic disease.
Evidence to confirm a direct relationship between nutrient patterns and obesity and …

Background and Aims Joint association of lifestyle-related factors and mental health has
been less studied in earlier studies, especially in Middle Eastern countries. This study aimed …

Purpose Although several studies have examined the link between different types of
carbohydrate consumption and depression and anxiety, limited data are available linking …