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    Obesity and Nutritional Vulnerability in long COVID: A Neuroinflammatory and Cognitive Perspective
    (Springernature, 2026) Bozkir, Cigdem; Kartal, Tugce; Hokelek, Busra
    Purpose of ReviewTo examine the interplay between obesity, nutritional vulnerability, and long COVID, with a particular focus on neuroinflammatory and cognitive outcomes. This review synthesizes emerging evidence on shared pathophysiological pathways and evaluates the therapeutic potential of dietary and weight management strategies.Recent FindingsCognitive symptoms such as brain fog and memory deficits are among the most persistent and disabling features of long COVID. Obesity is associated with more severe manifestations through pathways involving chronic systemic inflammation, compromised blood-brain barrier integrity, and neuroimmune dysregulation. Concurrently, malnutrition and poor diet quality including low intake of antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, and micronutrients may impair neuroplasticity and delay recovery. Interventions such as Mediterranean and ketogenic dietary patterns, as well as structured weight loss programs, show promise in reducing inflammation and improving cognitive outcomes.SummaryObesity and suboptimal nutritional status amplify the neurocognitive burden of long COVID through shared pathophysiological mechanisms. Integrated care models that incorporate metabolic screening, nutritional assessment, and individualized dietary interventions may improve recovery trajectories. Public health strategies that address food quality, obesity prevention, and equitable access to nutrition care are essential for long-term resilience in the post-COVID era.
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    Psychosocial effects of social media and nutrition information: an analysis of orthorexia nervosa and weight-related self-stigma in youth
    (Springernature, 2025) Toguc, Hakan; Hokelek, Busra
    The impact of social media on young people's body perception, eating behaviours and diet literacy has become an increasingly important public health issue. In this cross-sectional study, the interactions between social media addiction, e-healthy diet literacy, weight-related self-stigma and orthorexia nervosa were examined in depth The study was conducted between January and March 2025 with 651 young people at a state university in Turkey. Participants were administered a general information form, the e-Healthy Eating Literacy Scale, the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale, the Orthorexia Nervosa Inventory, and the Weight Self-Stigma Scale. Participants' level of social media addiction was positively correlated with e-healthy eating literacy (r = 0.121, p = 0.002), total orthorexia nervosa score (r = 0.150, p < 0.001), and weight-related self-stigma (r = 0.229, p < 0.001). According to multiple regression analysis, weight self-stigma score (beta = 0.385, p < 0.001) and e-healthy diet literacy score (beta = 0.176, p < 0.001) were found to be significant predictors of orthorexia nervosa and explained 22.6% of the model variance (R-2=0.226, F = 48.556, p < 0.001). On the other hand, social media addiction (beta = 0.166, p < 0.001), orthorexia nervosa (beta = 0.358, p < 0.001) and BMI (beta = 0.257, p < 0.001) were significant variables predicting weight self-stigma and the model explained 28.6% of the variance (R-2=0.286, F = 64.663, p < 0.001). In conclusion, it has been observed that young people's knowledge and experiences in the digital environment can influence their eating behaviour not only at the cognitive level but also at the psychosocial level, and the need for comprehensive interventions targeting body image, weight stigmatisation and digital media policies has been emphasised.