The assessment of immune fitness

JC Verster, AD Kraneveld, J Garssen - Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2022 - mdpi.com
Immune fitness (ie, adequate functioning of the immune system) is essential to maintain
health, prevent and resolve disease, and improve quality of life. This article provides an …

Impaired wound healing is associated with poorer mood and reduced perceived immune fitness during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A retrospective survey

J Balikji, P Kiani, PA Hendriksen… - Health Science …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background and Aims The coronavirus disease‐2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic
disrupted medical care of patients with chronic wounds, and in combination with other …

Insomnia complaints and perceived immune fitness in young adults with and without self-reported impaired wound healing

J Balikji, MM Hoogbergen, J Garssen, T Roth… - Medicina, 2022 - mdpi.com
Background and Objectives: Adequate sleep and an effective immune system are both
essential to maintain a good health status. The current study aimed to determine the nature …

The impact of COVID-19 lockdowns in Germany on mood, attention control, immune fitness, and quality of life of young adults with self-reported impaired wound …

J Balikji, AH Koyun, PA Hendriksen, P Kiani… - Journal of Clinical …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Background: Previous studies in Dutch young adults revealed that individuals with self-
reported impaired wound healing reported poorer mood, increased inattention and …

Emotion regulation and mood during the COVID-19 pandemic

JC Verster, PA Hendriksen, P Kiani, A Merlo… - Journal of Clinical …, 2023 - mdpi.com
The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has had a significant negative impact
on health, mood, and well-being [1, 2]. The risk of becoming infected with SARS-CoV-2 and …

[HTML][HTML] Sex and age differences in self-reported immune fitness

KEW Mulder, PA Hendriksen, GA Ulijn, E Išerić… - Brain, Behavior, & …, 2024 - Elsevier
Studies have reported sex and age differences in self-rated health. On average, women rate
their health as being poorer compared to men, and older individuals report poorer health …

Inattention, Impulsivity, and Hyperactivity among Individuals with Self-Reported Impaired Wound Healing

J Balikji, MM Hoogbergen, J Garssen, JC Verster - Brain Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
Background: Inattention and impulsivity are common causes of accidents and injury. The
aim of the current study was to examine the level of attention deficit (AD), hyperactivity, and …

Immune Fitness, Migraine, and Headache Complaints in Individuals with Self-Reported Impaired Wound Healing

J Balikji, M Mackus, J Garssen… - … Journal of General …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Background Having chronic wounds and impaired wound healing are associated with
psychological distress. The current study aims to evaluate migraine and headache …