Rowan CHASE Lab
@rowanchaselab.bsky.social
Clinical Health And Social Experiences (CHASE) research group at Rowan University, directed by Dr. Dani Arigo. Follow us for all things #HealthPsychology.
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Close-Up On Our Latest Paper: Do adults with cardiovascular disease risk show reactivity to measuring physical activity in research studies? A coordinated analysis across six studies
We’re so excited to share our newest publication, which is now available in the British Journal of Health Psychology. We’re grateful that this project received funding from the US National Heart, L…
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We're back from @sbm.org's conference - stay tuned for details! In the meantime, we're excited to share our new article, which used 6 datasets to test for evidence of "reactivity" to the measurement of physical activity (adults ages 40-60) 🤓
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This review examines🔍 the influence of overlooked menopause factors: types, symptoms, and interventions, and menopause hormone therapy (MHT) on brain health🧠. Researchers found that MHT has a #positive impact on brain ageing, but effectiveness depends on individual factors. tinyurl.com/yfmp4z8k
One size does not fit all: how type of menopause and hormone therapy matters for brain health
Menopause is an inflection point in the ageing trajectory. Independent of chronological age, menopause is associated with the biological ageing of several body systems. In this review, we highlight th...
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September 25, 2026 at 4:09 PM
This review examines🔍 the influence of overlooked menopause factors: types, symptoms, and interventions, and menopause hormone therapy (MHT) on brain health🧠. Researchers found that MHT has a #positive impact on brain ageing, but effectiveness depends on individual factors. tinyurl.com/yfmp4z8k
The effects of #menopause on cognitive function remains unclear🧐. A longitudinal study examined the impact of reproductive age & hormone levels on 6 domains of cognitive🧠function. Results show reproductive age & hormones may be associated with changes to verbal episodic memory. tinyurl.com/37mnmajm
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September 24, 2026 at 3:12 PM
The effects of #menopause on cognitive function remains unclear🧐. A longitudinal study examined the impact of reproductive age & hormone levels on 6 domains of cognitive🧠function. Results show reproductive age & hormones may be associated with changes to verbal episodic memory. tinyurl.com/37mnmajm
#Physicalactivity helps improve physical health, but also has #mentalhealth benefits🧠. This recent study found that aerobic exercise, walking, and yoga led to notable improvements in psychological #wellbeing, #qualityoflife, and better sleep💤 among cancer patients. doi.org/10.1080/1354...
Effects of different types of physical exercise on postoperative mental health in cancer patients
To explore how diverse physical exercises influence the mental well-being of cancer patients following surgery. A total of 144 cancer patients who underwent surgery were selected from a tertiary ho...
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September 23, 2026 at 5:26 PM
#Physicalactivity helps improve physical health, but also has #mentalhealth benefits🧠. This recent study found that aerobic exercise, walking, and yoga led to notable improvements in psychological #wellbeing, #qualityoflife, and better sleep💤 among cancer patients. doi.org/10.1080/1354...
Women's and #maternalhealth is a focus and priority😁. Yet, another study found that mothers reported several barriers to healthy eating and activity behaviors🚶. They proposed strategies for maternal obesity prevention: e.g., incorporating health behaviors in daily activities. tinyurl.com/4rmscrtr
Social determinants of health influence maternal health behaviors and engagement in an obesity prevention intervention
AbstractBackground. Mothers experience increased risk of obesity due to pregnancy and caregiving demands. Maternal obesity influences women’s health, pregn
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September 22, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Women's and #maternalhealth is a focus and priority😁. Yet, another study found that mothers reported several barriers to healthy eating and activity behaviors🚶. They proposed strategies for maternal obesity prevention: e.g., incorporating health behaviors in daily activities. tinyurl.com/4rmscrtr
The #menopausal transition (MT) affects many different areas of a woman's life, but one area that can go underepresented is the #workplace🏢. Research is conducted to examine how occupational functioning/well-being❤️🩹are affected by the MT and symptoms associated in Irish women. tinyurl.com/zfpvn44d
The influence of menopause symptoms on workplace mental health among Irish women: A preliminary study
Women's experiences of menopause are shaped not only by biological changes but also by the social contexts in which they occur, such as the workplace.…
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September 21, 2026 at 6:33 PM
The #menopausal transition (MT) affects many different areas of a woman's life, but one area that can go underepresented is the #workplace🏢. Research is conducted to examine how occupational functioning/well-being❤️🩹are affected by the MT and symptoms associated in Irish women. tinyurl.com/zfpvn44d
🚨New research findings to share! What can selecting health-related social comparison content tell us about women's broader health information preferences? Are these preferences stable or variable? Read all about it! 🤓 #WomensHealth
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September 21, 2026 at 1:04 PM
🚨New research findings to share! What can selecting health-related social comparison content tell us about women's broader health information preferences? Are these preferences stable or variable? Read all about it! 🤓 #WomensHealth
Summary: tinyurl.com/yc249xff
Full paper: tinyurl.com/dkar3ksh
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Low-income, Black and Latinx populations face disparities in accessing mental health 🧠(MH) resources. This qualitative study found that stigma, provider-related concerns, and negative past experiences were barriers🚧 to MH treatment for midlife women in these populations. tinyurl.com/bddy5h8h
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September 18, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Low-income, Black and Latinx populations face disparities in accessing mental health 🧠(MH) resources. This qualitative study found that stigma, provider-related concerns, and negative past experiences were barriers🚧 to MH treatment for midlife women in these populations. tinyurl.com/bddy5h8h
Women in #midlife are experiencing many different changes, but one one huge change during this time is CVD risk❤️🩹 In this study, research was conducted to see if changes in lifestyle through education would have an affect on #physical activity💪 in midlife women🚺. tinyurl.com/4unj6d6s
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September 16, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Women in #midlife are experiencing many different changes, but one one huge change during this time is CVD risk❤️🩹 In this study, research was conducted to see if changes in lifestyle through education would have an affect on #physical activity💪 in midlife women🚺. tinyurl.com/4unj6d6s
Do our personal experiences affect our #cardiovascular health❤️🩹? This cohort study researchers the possible risk between adverse childhood experiences and poorere CVH in midlife women🚺. Results show that #PA may be a factor between these adverse childhood experiences an CVH. tinyurl.com/5e3nehah
Associations of adverse childhood experiences with midlife cardiovascular health in women
Cardiovascular health (CVH) may be influenced by early life factors, such as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Prior work suggests social stressor…
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September 15, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Do our personal experiences affect our #cardiovascular health❤️🩹? This cohort study researchers the possible risk between adverse childhood experiences and poorere CVH in midlife women🚺. Results show that #PA may be a factor between these adverse childhood experiences an CVH. tinyurl.com/5e3nehah
Happy Friday! We're delighted to introduce Angelina Stagliano, an undergraduate research assistant who is pursuing a B.S. in Psychological Science at @rowanuniversity.bsky.social.
Read more about her interests in #WomensHealth, her learning process, and her career goals:
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Read more about her interests in #WomensHealth, her learning process, and her career goals:
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Meet @RowanCHASELab: Interview with Angelina Stagliano
Angelina is a Rowan undergraduate who started with the CHASE Lab in Spring 2026. She was interviewed by Shreya Sankar, who is a 2nd year medical student working with the CHASE lab. Rowan CHASE Lab…
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September 11, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Happy Friday! We're delighted to introduce Angelina Stagliano, an undergraduate research assistant who is pursuing a B.S. in Psychological Science at @rowanuniversity.bsky.social.
Read more about her interests in #WomensHealth, her learning process, and her career goals:
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Read more about her interests in #WomensHealth, her learning process, and her career goals:
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Happiness😆 looks different for everyone, so how can we define it? This systematic review examined happiness across cultures and countries🌎 and found that there are three main determinants of happiness; “health,” “hope,” and “harmony.” Read more here: tinyurl.com/47sc3h2w
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September 10, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Happiness😆 looks different for everyone, so how can we define it? This systematic review examined happiness across cultures and countries🌎 and found that there are three main determinants of happiness; “health,” “hope,” and “harmony.” Read more here: tinyurl.com/47sc3h2w
Did you know that women👭 experience pain differently than men👬? This narrative review explores #pain management strategies to address the physiological and psychological factors that cause women to experience greater acute and chronic pain compared to men❤️🩹. tinyurl.com/yc79jtrn.
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September 9, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Did you know that women👭 experience pain differently than men👬? This narrative review explores #pain management strategies to address the physiological and psychological factors that cause women to experience greater acute and chronic pain compared to men❤️🩹. tinyurl.com/yc79jtrn.
How common is #Metabolic Syndrome during midlife🤔? This study explores how peri/postmenopausal changes in midlife women can affect the prevalence of MetS. This study also researches how difference levels of #PA💪 can affect MetS risk. tinyurl.com/565er6v7
Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women and its correlation with the level of physical activity – A cross sectional study
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of metabolic abnormalities including central obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and impaired glucose metaboli…
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September 8, 2026 at 2:38 PM
How common is #Metabolic Syndrome during midlife🤔? This study explores how peri/postmenopausal changes in midlife women can affect the prevalence of MetS. This study also researches how difference levels of #PA💪 can affect MetS risk. tinyurl.com/565er6v7
Changing hormone levels during menopause are associated with increased risk of osteoarthritis🦴(OA) and cardiovascular disease❤️🩹 (CVD). This article explores the influence of hormone therapy (HT) on disease risk and the interplay of menopause-related physiological changes. tinyurl.com/3a4c6xxe
Frontiers | Roles of Hormone Replacement Therapy and Menopause on Osteoarthritis and Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes: A Narrative Review
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a highly prevalent condition characterized by degradation of the joints. OA and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are leading contributors ...
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September 3, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Changing hormone levels during menopause are associated with increased risk of osteoarthritis🦴(OA) and cardiovascular disease❤️🩹 (CVD). This article explores the influence of hormone therapy (HT) on disease risk and the interplay of menopause-related physiological changes. tinyurl.com/3a4c6xxe
Although #menopause is becoming a more discussed topic, there is still a long way to go with giving the proper amount of menopause knowledge to women🚺. This study involves interviewing women with intellectual disabilities about their knowledge/views on menopause😀. tinyurl.com/3ef46u65
“It should be called WOMEN-opause”: Perceptions, experiences and knowledge of menopause voiced by women with intellectual disabilities
Women with intellectual disabilities experience significantly poorer health outcomes than women from the general population, on average dying 15 years…
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September 1, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Although #menopause is becoming a more discussed topic, there is still a long way to go with giving the proper amount of menopause knowledge to women🚺. This study involves interviewing women with intellectual disabilities about their knowledge/views on menopause😀. tinyurl.com/3ef46u65
Why do so many women💃 struggle to acheive consistent #physical activity (PA)? This article examined the barriers women face, specifically to at-home physical🏡 activity, and classified them into three main categories: personal, social, and environmental. Read more here: tinyurl.com/2t9xbz3s
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August 31, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Why do so many women💃 struggle to acheive consistent #physical activity (PA)? This article examined the barriers women face, specifically to at-home physical🏡 activity, and classified them into three main categories: personal, social, and environmental. Read more here: tinyurl.com/2t9xbz3s
💜 For many people with PMDD, the hardest part isn't just the symptoms. This Australian study found that delayed diagnosis, symptom dismissal, limited clinician awareness remain major barriers to care. Better recognition = better outcomes. 🩺✨ #PMDD #WomensHealth #MentalHealth tinyurl.com/yc7pk6s8
Patient Perspectives of Healthcare for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder in Australia: A Mixed-Methods Study - Genevieve Border, Yvette D. Miller, 2026
Background: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is associated with higher suicidality and reduced functioning. Diagnosis and treatment can improve symptoms a...
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August 27, 2026 at 2:14 PM
💜 For many people with PMDD, the hardest part isn't just the symptoms. This Australian study found that delayed diagnosis, symptom dismissal, limited clinician awareness remain major barriers to care. Better recognition = better outcomes. 🩺✨ #PMDD #WomensHealth #MentalHealth tinyurl.com/yc7pk6s8
Promoting long term physical 💪activity (PA) adherence is a goal of many PA interventions. This study found that the social aspects, health benefits/improvement, and supervision were the most prominent factors in sustained #PA engagement👏 for aging adults. Read more here: tinyurl.com/2n7xskst
The ENJOY Project: Usage and Factors to Support... : Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine
ObjectivesLong-term engagement and participation in physical activity by older adults in the general population is poor. The Exercise interveNtion...
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August 26, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Promoting long term physical 💪activity (PA) adherence is a goal of many PA interventions. This study found that the social aspects, health benefits/improvement, and supervision were the most prominent factors in sustained #PA engagement👏 for aging adults. Read more here: tinyurl.com/2n7xskst
Midlife is a period of many shifts for women, including sexual health and well-being (SHSW). This systematic review found that health inequalities, poor knowledge, and stigma were barriers to SHSW whereas intergenerational learning🫂 and women-only services were promoters. tinyurl.com/w33ttwhf
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August 25, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Midlife is a period of many shifts for women, including sexual health and well-being (SHSW). This systematic review found that health inequalities, poor knowledge, and stigma were barriers to SHSW whereas intergenerational learning🫂 and women-only services were promoters. tinyurl.com/w33ttwhf
Covid-19 threw a wrench🔧 in a lot of things, including #physical activity (PA). This study found that menopausal symptoms decreased and quality of life increased for post-menopausal women during the pandemic, despite interruptions to PA💪. Read more here: tinyurl.com/3pya3w98
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August 24, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Covid-19 threw a wrench🔧 in a lot of things, including #physical activity (PA). This study found that menopausal symptoms decreased and quality of life increased for post-menopausal women during the pandemic, despite interruptions to PA💪. Read more here: tinyurl.com/3pya3w98
Privacy is a concern for users📱 of menstrual tracking and reproductive apps, which often collect identifiable information. This article found that EU- and US-based apps do not meet user expectations of privacy🔒, underscoring the need for transparency about data usage. tinyurl.com/bdxys6f8
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August 21, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Privacy is a concern for users📱 of menstrual tracking and reproductive apps, which often collect identifiable information. This article found that EU- and US-based apps do not meet user expectations of privacy🔒, underscoring the need for transparency about data usage. tinyurl.com/bdxys6f8
#Leaderboards don't affect everyone the same way🏆. This study suggests motivation for physical activity follows a U-shaped pattern: people at the highest⬆️ and lowest⬇️ ranks may be more #motivated than those in the middle. tinyurl.com/4p72s99y
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August 20, 2026 at 2:32 PM
#Leaderboards don't affect everyone the same way🏆. This study suggests motivation for physical activity follows a U-shaped pattern: people at the highest⬆️ and lowest⬇️ ranks may be more #motivated than those in the middle. tinyurl.com/4p72s99y
Those with mental disorders often engage in high📈 levels of #sedentary behavior, which also contributes to physical morbidities. This study assesses the role of socioeconomic factors in various countries to better promote active🤸 lifestyles for those with mental illnesses. tinyurl.com/3u89nnat
Physical activity and sedentary behavior levels among individuals with mental illness: A cross-sectional study from 23 countries
People with mental illness tend to present low levels of physical activity and high levels of sedentary behavior. The study aims to compare these levels in mental illness patients, exploring the role ...
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August 19, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Those with mental disorders often engage in high📈 levels of #sedentary behavior, which also contributes to physical morbidities. This study assesses the role of socioeconomic factors in various countries to better promote active🤸 lifestyles for those with mental illnesses. tinyurl.com/3u89nnat
Social determinants of health (SDOH) can have a big important on #CVH❤️🩹, but SDOH isn't the focus of many studies☹️. This study's goal is to see how SDOH is associated with less than ideal CVH, and how interventions can be impemented to positively affect CVH😄. #womenshealth tinyurl.com/58jufhba
Social determinants of health and cardiovascular health across female life stages: Reproductive and midlife women in the National Health Interview Survey
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August 18, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Social determinants of health (SDOH) can have a big important on #CVH❤️🩹, but SDOH isn't the focus of many studies☹️. This study's goal is to see how SDOH is associated with less than ideal CVH, and how interventions can be impemented to positively affect CVH😄. #womenshealth tinyurl.com/58jufhba
This paper focuses on #intergenerational communication of menopause between Chinese women♀️, and how mother-daughter conversations regarding #reproductive health/menopause affects the overall menopausal experience for these women 💞. tinyurl.com/bdcrd9ky
“There wasn’t any proper sit-down talk about it”: Silence and salience in intergenerational discourse on menopause among Chinese women
Intergenerational inter-familial communication is one of the pillars of women’s knowledge about menopause; however, it remains largely unexplored in C…
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August 17, 2026 at 4:29 PM
This paper focuses on #intergenerational communication of menopause between Chinese women♀️, and how mother-daughter conversations regarding #reproductive health/menopause affects the overall menopausal experience for these women 💞. tinyurl.com/bdcrd9ky