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View article: Physical Exercise or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Physical Exercise or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
BACKGROUND: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is an acute cardiac emergency presenting with severe left ventricular dysfunction. Physical exercise training or cognitive behavioral therapy may enhance myocardial recovery after takotsubo cardiomyopat…
View article: The impact of the time of day on muscle and metabolic responses to resistance exercise in healthy adults: A randomised controlled trial
The impact of the time of day on muscle and metabolic responses to resistance exercise in healthy adults: A randomised controlled trial Open
Resistance exercise provides numerous health benefits, including improved glucose control and enhanced muscular strength. However, it remains unclear whether the time of day resistance exercise is performed affects these benefits. The obje…
View article: Resistance Exercise Therapy After COVID-19 Infection
Resistance Exercise Therapy After COVID-19 Infection Open
Importance Long COVID presents an unmet therapeutic need. Objective To determine the effects of a resistance exercise intervention on exercise capacity, health status, and safety among adults after COVID-19 infection. Design, Setting, and …
View article: Women in Strength (WISH Study): Interview with Women Participating in Muscle-Strengthening Exercises – How Are They Doing It?
Women in Strength (WISH Study): Interview with Women Participating in Muscle-Strengthening Exercises – How Are They Doing It? Open
Background: While the benefits of muscle-strengthening activities are well established, national surveillance reported that women did fewer muscle-strengthening activities than men. The current study aimed to understand the barriers and fa…
View article: Effect of resistance exercise on body composition, muscle strength and cardiometabolic health during dietary weight loss in people living with overweight or obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Effect of resistance exercise on body composition, muscle strength and cardiometabolic health during dietary weight loss in people living with overweight or obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background The prevalence of obesity has tripled over the past 35 years. Although caloric restriction reduces body fat, lean tissue is also lost. Resistance exercise may mitigate these effects. This review assesses the effects of resistanc…
View article: Nonlinear Associations and Isocaloric Substitution of Macronutrients With Incident Type 2 Diabetes
Nonlinear Associations and Isocaloric Substitution of Macronutrients With Incident Type 2 Diabetes Open
In this study, excess free sugar, starch, and animal protein were associated with higher type 2 diabetes risk. People at risk of diabetes who have a high intake of these macronutrients should consider substitution with non-free sugar and p…
View article: Muscle strength and muscle mass in people with long term conditions and multimorbidity: A cross-sectional study of UK Biobank participants
Muscle strength and muscle mass in people with long term conditions and multimorbidity: A cross-sectional study of UK Biobank participants Open
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES To compare muscle strength and muscle mass in individuals with various long-term conditions (LTCs) to those of healthy individuals, using data from the UK Biobank. SUBJECTS/METHODS This cross-sectional study of 444,42…
View article: Takotsubo syndrome: cognitive behavioural therapy, physical training, and brain function recovery in the BREAKOUT trial
Takotsubo syndrome: cognitive behavioural therapy, physical training, and brain function recovery in the BREAKOUT trial Open
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View article: Benefits of Krill Oil Supplementation During Alternate‐Day Fasting in Adults With Overweight and Obesity: A Randomized Trial
Benefits of Krill Oil Supplementation During Alternate‐Day Fasting in Adults With Overweight and Obesity: A Randomized Trial Open
Objective To investigate the effect of krill oil (KO) supplementation during alternate‐day fasting (ADF) on body composition and muscle function in healthy adults with overweight. Methods In a randomized trial, during the 8‐week ADF, parti…
View article: Association of device measured physical activity with liver fat and stiffness in people with type 1 diabetes
Association of device measured physical activity with liver fat and stiffness in people with type 1 diabetes Open
Aims This study aimed to investigate the association between physical activity (PA) metrics and liver fat and stiffness in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Materials and Methods People with T1D attending clinics or participating in ongoi…
View article: Association of Long‐Term Conditions and Multimorbidity With Frailty and Sarcopenia: Evidence From the UK Biobank
Association of Long‐Term Conditions and Multimorbidity With Frailty and Sarcopenia: Evidence From the UK Biobank Open
Background Frailty and sarcopenia are common conditions among older adults and may also be highly prevalent among adults with long‐term conditions (LTCs). This study investigates associations between individual LTCs and multimorbidity with…
View article: Protein Source, Dietary Fibre Intake, and Inflammation in Older Adults: A UK Biobank Study
Protein Source, Dietary Fibre Intake, and Inflammation in Older Adults: A UK Biobank Study Open
Background: Chronic inflammation is linked to cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other non-communicable diseases. Dietary factors like fibre and protein may affect inflammation, but limited evidence exists exploring how they interact. Thi…
View article: Effect of a cognitive behavioural therapy intervention to improve sleep on food preferences: A randomized controlled trial in adults with overweight and obesity
Effect of a cognitive behavioural therapy intervention to improve sleep on food preferences: A randomized controlled trial in adults with overweight and obesity Open
Short sleep duration and poor sleep quality are associated with higher energy intake and increased preference for sweet foods. The aim was to determine whether cognitive behaviour therapy for insomnia (CBTi) i) improved sleep duration and …
View article: Effects of Long‐Chain n‐3 Fatty Acids Supplementation During Caloric Restriction on Body Composition in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Effects of Long‐Chain n‐3 Fatty Acids Supplementation During Caloric Restriction on Body Composition in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Open
This systematic review aimed to determine whether caloric restriction‐induced reduction in body fat and fat‐free mass can be amended by supplementation with long‐chain n‐3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. Databases, including PubMed, Google Sc…
View article: Dietary intake in healthy older individuals is associated with lipopolysaccharide binding protein a biomarker of gut function: an exploratory cross-sectional study
Dietary intake in healthy older individuals is associated with lipopolysaccharide binding protein a biomarker of gut function: an exploratory cross-sectional study Open
Diet, physical function and gut health are important modifiable factors in ageing. However, it is unclear how ageing affects various domains of gut function. Aims of this cross-sectional study were to explore relationships between nutrient…
View article: Resistance Exercise Therapy for Long COVID: a Randomized, Controlled Trial
Resistance Exercise Therapy for Long COVID: a Randomized, Controlled Trial Open
Long COVID, reflected by persistent symptoms, including breathlessness and fatigue, after coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) infection, presents an unmet therapeutic need. In this study, the effects of a resistance exercise intervention on …
View article: Are strategies to increase muscle mass and strength as effective in people with type 2 diabetes?
Are strategies to increase muscle mass and strength as effective in people with type 2 diabetes? Open
People with type 2 diabetes (T2D) have a 2-3-time higher risk of developing sarcopenia, a musculoskeletal disease marked by a progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength, compared to people without T2D. This narrative review exam…
View article: From freeze to function: optimised cryopreservation and mitochondrial analysis workflow for skeletal muscle biopsies
From freeze to function: optimised cryopreservation and mitochondrial analysis workflow for skeletal muscle biopsies Open
Background Skeletal muscle biopsies are valuable in clinical and research settings, contributing to advancements in diagnosing, understanding, and treating muscle-related conditions. Traditional freezing methods often cause artefacts mista…
View article: The impact of the time of day on metabolic responses to exercise in adults: A systematic and meta-analysis review
The impact of the time of day on metabolic responses to exercise in adults: A systematic and meta-analysis review Open
The aim of the current study is to investigate whether the time of day at which exercise is performed affects metabolic, glucose and insulin responses to exercise in adults. Databases were searched for randomised controlled (parallel and c…
View article: The associations of n-3 fatty acid intake with handgrip strength and muscle mass indices in older adults: A cross-sectional study from UK Biobank
The associations of n-3 fatty acid intake with handgrip strength and muscle mass indices in older adults: A cross-sectional study from UK Biobank Open
Although n-3 fatty acid intake was associated with grip strength index in older women, regardless of their activity status, the magnitude of this association was very small and unlikely to be clinically relevant. Additionally, n-3 fatty ac…
View article: Validity of the Arabic International Physical Activity Questionnaire to Measure Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity in People with Diabetes
Validity of the Arabic International Physical Activity Questionnaire to Measure Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity in People with Diabetes Open
In people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, caution should be exercised when using the Arabic version of the IPAQ to measure MVPA.
View article: From Freeze to Function: Optimised Cryopreservation and Mitochondrial Analysis Workflow for Skeletal Muscle Biopsies
From Freeze to Function: Optimised Cryopreservation and Mitochondrial Analysis Workflow for Skeletal Muscle Biopsies Open
Background Skeletal muscle biopsies are valuable in clinical and research settings, contributing to advancements in diagnosing, understanding, and treating muscle-related conditions. Traditional freezing methods often cause artefacts mista…
View article: How can we measure psychological safety in mental healthcare staff? Developing questionnaire items using a nominal groups technique
How can we measure psychological safety in mental healthcare staff? Developing questionnaire items using a nominal groups technique Open
There have been growing concerns about the well-being of staff in inpatient mental health settings, with studies suggesting that they have higher burnout and greater work-related stress levels than staff in other healthcare sectors. When a…
View article: Association of Physical Activity and Sleep Metrics with Depression in People with Type 1 Diabetes
Association of Physical Activity and Sleep Metrics with Depression in People with Type 1 Diabetes Open
Overall, moderate and vigorous physical activity, and the intensity gradient were associated with lower symptoms of depression. Overall physical activity, rather than the distribution of activity intensity, appears more important in depres…
View article: The effects of resistance exercise on cardiometabolic health and body composition in obese or overweight individuals undergoing dietary weight loss interventions: A systematic review and meta-analysis
The effects of resistance exercise on cardiometabolic health and body composition in obese or overweight individuals undergoing dietary weight loss interventions: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Obesity prevalence has tripled in over the past 35 years and has detrimental effects on physical and psychological health (1) . Weight loss via dietary intervention is a mainstay for the treatment of obesity and reduces body fat (2) , but …