Susana Ramalho, Daniela Martins-Mendes, José Mário Macedo, Carla Barros, Carla Luis, Sara Sá, Álvaro Gestoso, Ana Cláudia Pereira, Pilar Baylina, Rúben Fernandes
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted daily life, impacting relationships, work, and education. This has led to increased stress, anxiety, and depression, along with altered sleep patterns and eating behaviors. Quarantine and isolation have worsened mental health, especially in children and the elderly, due to the loss of activities and physical contact. Sleep disorders and negative dreams perpetuate poor sleep quality, increasing the risk of health issues. Sedentary lifestyles and emotional effects contribute to unhealthy eating patterns and obesity, exacerbated by disrupted routines and limited outdoor activities...
September 4, 2023: Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)