A 12-week worksite health promotion program reduces cardiovascular risk factors in male workers with the apolipoprotein E2 and apolipoprotein E3 genotypes, but not in apolipoprotein E4 genotype

Using Individual, ApoE Genotype-Based Dietary and Physical Activity Advice to Promote Healthy Lifestyles in Finland—Impacts on Cardiovascular Risk Markers

“…However, on the contrary to the present study, some previous studies have suggested that apoE genotype also affects other cardiovascular risk factors [42]- [45]. High blood pressure has been associated with the presence of apoE 4 allele [44], but also with the apoE 2 allele [13] [43] [46] and Helkala et al (2001) found that carriers of apoE 2 allele had higher fasting glucose and 2 h blood glucose than apoE 3 and 4 carriers [43].…”

“…First, CVD are the main cause of mortality and morbidity in Finland as well as worldwide [10] [11] and genetic factors in combination with the environment (e.g., unhealthy dietary habits, physical inactivity and smoking) play an important role in the prevalence of CVD [12] [13]. Second, the most widely-studied gene related to CVD is the apoE having three common alleles/isoforms (Ɛ2, Ɛ3, Ɛ4) [14].…”

Reanalysis of a tailored web-based exercise programme for office workers with sub-acute low back pain: Assessing the stage of change in behaviour

“…However, major absenteeism due to work-related diseases has led to increased attention to this issue (Macedo et al, 2011). Furthermore, several studies show the effectiveness and costeffectiveness of health promotion programmes in the workplace (Cho, Kang, Park, Paek, & Choi, 2009;Logan, Milne, Achber, Campbell, & Haynes, 1981;MacKinnon et al, 2010;Poole, Kumpfer, & Pett, 2001;Robroek, Bredt, & Burdorf, 2007). Research suggests that exercise programmes of short duration are most appropriate for employees who work long shifts (Bell and Burnett, 2009).…”