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New methods for assessing the fascinating nature of nature experiences

Joye, Yannick; Pals, Roos; Steg, Linda; Evans, Ben Lewis

In recent years, numerous environmental psychology studies have demonstrated that contact with nature as opposed to urban settings can improve an individual’s mood, can lead to increased levels of vitality, and can offer an opportunity to recover from stress. According to Attention Restoration Theory …

2013-07-26AlgemeenArtikel

Flat feet, happy feet? Comparison of the dynamic plantar pressure distribution and static medial foot geometry between Malawian and Dutch adults.

Niki Stolwijk; J. Duysens; J.W. Louwerens; Y.H. van de Ven; N.L.W. Keijsers

In contrast to western countries, foot complaints are rare in Africa. This is remarkable, as many African adults walk many hours each day, often barefoot or with worn-out shoes. The reason why Africans can withstand such loading without developing foot complaints might be related to the way the foot …

2013AlgemeenArtikel

Effects of visual cues of object density on perception and anticipatory control of dexterous manipulation

Crajé, Céline; Santello, Marco; Gordon, Andrew M.

Anticipatory force planning during grasping is based on visual cues about the object’s physical properties and sensorimotor memories of previous actions with grasped objects. Vision can be used to estimate object mass based on the object size to identify and recall sensorimotor memories of previously …

2013AlgemeenArtikel

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van Lierop, Marie-José C; Alkema, Wynand (Data Science For Life Science & Health); Laskewitz, Anke J; Dijkema, Rein; van der Maaden, Hans M; Smit, Martin J; Plate, Ralf; Conti, Paolo G M; Jans, Christan G J M; Timmers, C Marco; van Boeckel, Constant A A; Lusher, Scott J; McGuire, Ross; van Schaik, Rene C; de Vlieg, Jacob; Smeets, Ruben L; Hofstra, Claudia L; Boots, Annemieke M H; van Duin, Marcel; Ingelse, Benno A; Schoonen, Willem G E J; Grefhorst, Aldo; van Dijk, Theo H; Kuipers, Folkert; Dokter, Wim H A

Glucocorticoids (GCs) such as prednisolone are potent immunosuppressive drugs but suffer from severe adverse effects, including the induction of insulin resistance. Therefore, development of so-called Selective Glucocorticoid Receptor Modulators (SGRM) is highly desirable. Here we describe a non-steroidal …

2012-11-12AlgemeenArtikel

Clinical characteristics and outcomes of hospitalized older patients with distinct risk profiles for functional decline: a prospective cohort study

Elisabeth van Gemert; Rob de Haan; Marieke Schuurmans (Lector); Sophia de Rooij; Bianca Buurman; Jita Hoogerduijn (Lid Lectoraat)

The aim of this research was to study the clinical characteristics and mortality and disability outcomes of patients who present distinct risk profiles for functional decline at admission. A multicenter, prospective cohort study was conducted between 2006 and 2009 in three hospitals in the Netherlands …

2012-01-04GezondheidArtikel

Geriatric conditions in acutely hospitalized older patients: prevalence and one-year survival

Marcel Levi; Ameen Abu-Hanna; Sophia de Rooij; Margot Lagaay; Marieke Schuurmans (Lector); Rob de Haan; Bianca Buurman; Harald Verhaar; Jita Hoogerduijn (Lid Lectoraat)

The objective was to study the prevalence of eighteen geriatric conditions in older patients at admission, their reporting rate in discharge summaries and the impact of these conditions on mortality and functional decline one year after admission. A prospective multicenter cohort study conducted between …

2011-11-14GezondheidArtikel

Potential effects of nutrient profiles on nutrient intakes in the Netherlands, Greece, Spain, USA, Israel, China and South-Africa

Roodenburg, A.J.C.; schlatmann, A.; Dötsch-Klerk, M.; Daamen, R.; Dong, J.; Guarro, M.; Stergiou, M.; Sayed, N.; Ronoh, E.; Jansen, L.; Seidell, J.C.

Nutrient profiling is defined as the science of categorising foods based on their nutrient composition. The Choices Programme is a nutrient profile system with criteria that determine whether foods are eligible to carry a ‘‘healthier option’’ stamp. The Daily Menu Method which has been developed to evaluate …

2011-02-23Mens & MaatschappijArtikel

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