Sleep, physical activity, and pregnancy symptoms: Factors associated with cognitive performance in early pregnancy.

Background: Women often report disruptions in cognitive performance during pregnancy. Though substantiated by objective assessments, findings have been inconsistent and potential contributing factors are not well understood.

Aim: The objective of this study was to examine the cross-sectional associations between maternal mood, stress, pregnancy-related symptoms and device measured 24-hour activity behaviors with cognitive performance in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Using healthcare-affiliated apps to recruit typically underrepresented populations in a pregnancy cohort study in West Virginia.

Background: Individuals residing in rural areas and those with low socioeconomic status are typically underrepresented in clinical research. Strategies to recruit more representative populations should be explored. This study aimed to compare screening and consenting proportions in a West Virginia-based pregnancy cohort study of individuals sent a recruitment message via the MyChart patient portal, overall and stratified by rurality and insurance status (proxy for socioeconomic status).

Cardiovascular health in early pregnancy and circulating placental biomarkers.

Background: Maternal cardiovascular and placental health are related to pregnancy outcomes, yet how cardiovascular health (CVH) in early pregnancy affects placentation is not well characterized. Our objective was to estimate associations between CVH and concentrations of placental proteins. We hypothesized that more favorable CVH metrics would be associated with more favorable circulating concentrations of pregnancy-associated plasma protein A (PAPP-A), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), placental growth factor (PlGF), soluble FMS-like tyrosine kinase 1 (sFlt-1), and soluble endoglin (sEng) in the 1 and 2 trimesters.

Influence of a Sedentary Behavior Intervention on Mood, Sleep, and Quality of Life Outcomes During Pregnancy: The SPRING Study.

Background: Psychological symptoms and sleep disturbance are common during pregnancy. Observational data suggest that being physically active during pregnancy is related to better mood and sleep, but whether sedentary behavior reduction interventions provide similar benefits is untested. We aimed to determine whether reducing sedentary behavior across pregnancy improved psychological and sleep parameters.

Sedentary Behavior and Light-Intensity Physical Activity During Pregnancy and Cardiovascular Health: A Science Advisory From the American Heart Association.

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans supports sitting less and moving more. Growing evidence suggests that a waking behavior profile with less sedentary behavior and more light-intensity physical activity is associated with more favorable cardiovascular health. Remarkably, little is known about how these behaviors relate to cardiovascular health during pregnancy.

Comparison of 24-Hour Movement Behaviors in Desk Workers Across Office and Work From Home Locations.

Objective: Work from home (WFH) is increasingly common, although 24-hour movement behaviors during WFH have rarely been studied. The goal of this study was to compare behaviors among WFH and office-based desk workers.

Methods: This was a secondary analysis of baseline data from the RESET BP randomized clinical trial among inactive desk workers from 2017-2022 ( N = 275).

Acceptability and Preliminary Efficacy of a Novel Web-Based Physical Activity for the Heart (PATH) Intervention Designed to Promote Physical Activity in Adults With Obesity: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Even in the absence of weight loss, any level of physical activity (PA) can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease among individuals with obesity. However, these individuals face multifaceted barriers that reduce their motivation and engagement in PA. They prefer programs that are convenient, fun to engage in, and feature people who they can relate to.

Association between perceived discrimination and pulse wave velocity: a scoping review.

Unlabelled: Racial discrimination is a chronic stressor that may contribute to cardiovascular disease (CVD) disparities in non-Hispanic Black (NHB) adults. NHB adults experience greater perceived discrimination (PD) and CVD risk compared with non-Hispanic White adults. Although the association between PD and some subclinical CVD markers has been examined, the relationship between PD and arterial stiffness has not been established, limiting our understanding of the impact of PD on CVD.

Impact of sedentary behaviour reduction on desk-worker workplace satisfaction, productivity, mood and health-related quality of life: a randomised trial.

Objectives: Sedentary behaviour (SB) is related to lower worker health-related quality of life (HRQOL), mental health and productivity. However, it is unknown whether reducing SB improves these outcomes. This study assessed whether a 3-month SB reduction intervention improved or was associated with dose-response changes in workplace satisfaction, productivity, mood and HRQOL.

Associations of physical activity and sedentary time with aortic stiffness and autonomic function in early pregnancy.

Rapid cardiovascular and autonomic adaptations occur during early pregnancy to accommodate augmented cardiac output and placental circulation, with inadequate adaptation associated with hypertensive pregnancy complications. Habitual physical activity (PA) and limiting time in sedentary behavior (SED) may improve pregnancy-related vascular and autonomic function. The objective of this study was to examine the magnitude of the predicted associations between device-measured PA and SED with cardiovascular and autonomic biomarkers including aortic stiffness, blood pressure variability (BPV), and baroreflex sensitivity (BRS) in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Associations Between Domains and Patterns of Sedentary Behavior with Sleep Quality and Duration in Pregnant Women.

To assess the associations of sedentary behavior (SB) with sleep quality and duration in pregnant women by trimesters and to consider SB domains and patterns. This investigation included 935 participants (age = 30.0 ± 5.

Leisure Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Cardiovascular Health 2-7 yr after Pregnancy in the nuMoM2b Heart Health Study Cohort.

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate whether higher moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA) and lower sedentary behavior (SB) are related to better cardiovascular health (CVH) after pregnancy.

Methods: In the nuMoM2b Heart Health Study cohort, Life's Essential 8 health factors (body mass index [BMI], blood pressure, glucose, and lipids) were assessed in the first trimester of pregnancy and 2-7 yr later ( n = 3985). The four health factors were scored with Life's Essential 8 criteria (0 = poorest; 100 = ideal) and averaged to calculate a CVH health factor score (CVH hf) .

2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of US and Global Data From the American Heart Association.

Background: The American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and cardiovascular risk factors, including core health behaviors (smoking, physical activity, nutrition, sleep, and obesity) and health factors (cholesterol, blood pressure, glucose control, and metabolic syndrome) that contribute to cardiovascular health. The AHA Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update presents the latest data on a range of major clinical heart and circulatory disease conditions (including stroke, brain health, complications of pregnancy, kidney disease, congenital heart disease, rhythm disorders, sudden cardiac arrest, subclinical atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, cardiomyopathy, heart failure, valvular disease, venous thromboembolism, and peripheral artery disease) and the associated outcomes (including quality of care, procedures, and economic costs).

Methods: The AHA, through its Epidemiology and Prevention Statistics Committee, continuously monitors and evaluates sources of data on heart disease and stroke in the United States and globally to provide the most current information available in the annual Statistical Update with review of published literature through the year before writing.

The effect of replacing prolonged sitting with intermittent standing during a simulated workday on the subsequent night's sleep.

A bout of leisure-time physical activity improves sleep on the subsequent night. However, whether breaking up sedentary time during the workday improves sleep is unknown. The purpose of this study was to examine whether breaking up prolonged sitting by standing during the workday leads to better sleep the following night.

Postpartum Remote Health Coaching Intervention for Individuals With a Hypertensive Disorder of Pregnancy: Proof-of-Concept Study.

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among women in America. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) negatively impact acute and long-term cardiovascular health, with approximately 16% of all pregnancies affected. With CVD 2-4 times more likely after HDP compared to normotensive pregnancies, effective interventions to promote cardiovascular health are imperative.

Patterns of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep across pregnancy before and during two COVID pandemic years.

Background: Physical activity is recommended during pregnancy, and high sedentary behavior and poor sleep may increase the risk of pregnancy complications. Activity patterns and sleep were negatively impacted by the COVID pandemic in many segments of the population, but the impact of the pandemic on pregnant people is understudied. We aimed to compare patterns of physical activity, sedentary time, and sleep during pregnancy between a pre-COVID and a COVID-era cohort.

Effect of Prior Moderate Aerobic Exercise to Prolonged Sitting on Peripheral and Central Cardiovascular Measures in Young Women.

Background: Prolonged sitting is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). We examined whether moderate aerobic exercise prior to prolonged sitting (EX + SIT) has protective effects on peripheral and central cardiovascular and autonomic measures.

Methods: Young women ( = 26; 23.

Compliance with 24 h Movement Behavior Guidelines for Pregnant Women in Saudi Arabia: The Role of Trimester and Maternal Characteristics.

Background: Complying with 24 h movement behavior guidelines for pregnant women may prevent pregnancy complications. This single time point, cross-sectional investigation assessed compliance with the 24 h movement behavior guidelines in pregnant women in Saudi Arabia and examined the role of trimester and maternal characteristics.

Methods: Pregnant women (n = 935; age = 30 ± 5.

Pre-pregnancy substance use and first trimester cardiovascular health among nulliparous pregnant people: The nuMoM2b Study.

Background: Suboptimal pre-pregnancy health, including substance use and cardiovascular risk factors, is associated with higher risks of maternal-foetal morbidity and mortality.

Objective: To determine if pre-pregnancy substance use is associated with early pregnancy cardiovascular health (CVH). It is hypothesised that pre-pregnancy use of substances is associated with worse CVH in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Activity restriction and risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Background: Activity restriction is a common recommendation given to patients during pregnancy for various indications, despite lack of definitive data showing improvements in pregnancy outcomes.

Objective: To determine if activity restriction (AR) in pregnancy is associated with decreased odds of adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs).

Study Design: Secondary analysis of the Nulliparous Pregnancy Outcomes Study: Monitoring Mothers-to-Be (nuMoM2b) prospective cohort.