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View article: Prevalence And Predictors of Metabolic Syndrome Among Adults at A Tertiary Care Centre
Prevalence And Predictors of Metabolic Syndrome Among Adults at A Tertiary Care Centre Open
Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is an important predictor of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Its prevalence is rising in India due to rapid lifestyle transitions. Aim: To estimate the prevalence and identify predictors of…
View article: Prevalence And Predictors of Metabolic Syndrome Among Adults at A Tertiary Care Centre
Prevalence And Predictors of Metabolic Syndrome Among Adults at A Tertiary Care Centre Open
Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is an important predictor of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Its prevalence is rising in India due to rapid lifestyle transitions. Aim: To estimate the prevalence and identify predictors of…
View article: Metabolic signature of EAT-Lancet diet in relation to risk of frailty: a prospective cohort study
Metabolic signature of EAT-Lancet diet in relation to risk of frailty: a prospective cohort study Open
The EAT-Lancet Commission proposed a planetary health diet in 2019, yet its association with frailty remains unclear. This study aimed to examine the relationships between adherence to the EAT-Lancet diet, metabolomic profiles, and frailty…
View article: Sedentary lifestyle is independently associated with higher fat mass index regardless of physical activity level in patients with coronary artery disease
Sedentary lifestyle is independently associated with higher fat mass index regardless of physical activity level in patients with coronary artery disease Open
View article: Comparative review of VO2max measurement protocols: direct testing and predictive models
Comparative review of VO2max measurement protocols: direct testing and predictive models Open
Background. Maximal oxygen uptake (VO₂max) is a central marker of cardiorespiratory fitness and exercise capacity and is strongly associated with endurance performance, cardiometabolic health, and mortality risk. In lifestyle medicine, VO₂…
View article: Relationship between physical activity, sleep quality and cardiometabolic indicators in nurses: a cross-sectional study
Relationship between physical activity, sleep quality and cardiometabolic indicators in nurses: a cross-sectional study Open
Objective This study aims to explore the associations between physical activity, sleep quality and cardiovascular metabolism indicators among nurses of a top-tier Grade III Class A Chinese hospital. Methods Conducting convenience sampling …
View article: Comparison of modified Bruce and graded treadmill protocols for estimating maximal aerobic capacity in healthy young adults
Comparison of modified Bruce and graded treadmill protocols for estimating maximal aerobic capacity in healthy young adults Open
Background. Cardiorespiratory fitness, commonly expressed as maximal oxygen uptake (VO₂max) in metabolic equivalents (METs), is a central biomarker of long-term health, exercise tolerance, and disease prevention. In lifestyle and preventiv…
View article: Effects of a Bioactive Vegetable-Enriched Diet on Autotaxin and Liver Fibrosis in MASLD with Evidence of Sex-Specific Responses: A Pilot Study
Effects of a Bioactive Vegetable-Enriched Diet on Autotaxin and Liver Fibrosis in MASLD with Evidence of Sex-Specific Responses: A Pilot Study Open
Background: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a frequent manifestation of obesity and other metabolic diseases. Autotaxin (ATX), an enzyme involved in the generation of lysophosphatidic acid (LPA), has rec…
View article: Evaluating Causal and Noncausal Text Messages to Promote Physical Activity in Adults: Randomized Pilot Study
Evaluating Causal and Noncausal Text Messages to Promote Physical Activity in Adults: Randomized Pilot Study Open
Background Physical inactivity increases the risk of chronic disease and reduces life expectancy, yet adherence to physical activity (PA) guidelines remains low. SMS text messages are promising for promoting PA, but it is not clear what ty…
View article: Determinants Impacting Daily Physical Activity Levels Among Chinese Adults and Its Association with Obesity
Determinants Impacting Daily Physical Activity Levels Among Chinese Adults and Its Association with Obesity Open
Background/Objectives: This study investigated the influencing factors of daily physical activity among Chinese adults and its association with obesity. Methods: A nationwide online questionnaires survey was conducted using Question star, …
View article: Intensity of Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Events in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Intensity of Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Events in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Objective: To determine whether the cardiovascular protective effects of physical activity (PA) differ between moderate and vigorous intensities in adults without pre-existing cardiovascular disease (CVD).Material and Methods: A systematic…
View article: Concurrent Changes in Diet Quality and Physical Activity and Association With Adiposity in Adults
Concurrent Changes in Diet Quality and Physical Activity and Association With Adiposity in Adults Open
Importance Diet and physical activity (PA) are both associated with body weight, but less is understood about how long-term changes in these behaviors may be associated with changes in adiposity in the general population. Objective To eval…
View article: Development of a metabolic syndrome prediction model using smartphone-derived digital anthropometry
Development of a metabolic syndrome prediction model using smartphone-derived digital anthropometry Open
Integrating metabolic syndrome (MetS) screening procedures into routine care remains challenging. Traditional anthropometric and body composition assessments, while useful, have drawbacks that limit their application. However, automated an…
View article: The Impact of Exercise on the Cardiovascular Function in Parkinson Disease: A Systematic Review
The Impact of Exercise on the Cardiovascular Function in Parkinson Disease: A Systematic Review Open
Background and Purpose: Parkinson disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by motor impairments leading to loss of mobility. People with PD often are sedentary due to the fear of falling thus increasing the risk of cardiov…
View article: Random forest-based identification and ranking of predictive factors for physical activity in Chinese college students
Random forest-based identification and ranking of predictive factors for physical activity in Chinese college students Open
Objective To explore the key predictors of physical activity (PA) levels of Chinese university students, and to analyse the predictive roles of different variables and their relative importance by means of the Random Forest (RF) algorithm.…
View article: Impact of a yoga intervention over 6, 12, and 24 months in sedentary climacteric women with metabolic syndrome
Impact of a yoga intervention over 6, 12, and 24 months in sedentary climacteric women with metabolic syndrome Open
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) and climacteric symptoms often coexist in middle-aged women, increasing cardiovascular risk and reducing quality of life. Yoga shows promise for improving both metabolic and psychological outcomes, but its long-te…
View article: Prevalence and Associated Factors of Physical Inactivity Among Malaysian Adults
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Physical Inactivity Among Malaysian Adults Open
Background: Regular physical activity benefits people of all ages by enhancing both mental and physical health, whereas inactivity raises the risk of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) like cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and diabetes, which…
View article: Feasibility and Safety of an Outdoor‐Simulated Interactive Indoor Cycling Device for Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Pilot Validation Study
Feasibility and Safety of an Outdoor‐Simulated Interactive Indoor Cycling Device for Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Pilot Validation Study Open
Background/Objectives: To examine the safety and clinical applicability of a newly developed outdoor-simulated interactive indoor cycling device as a potential exercise modality for cardiac rehabilitation (CR) in patients with cardiovascul…
View article: Standardizing moderate- and vigorous-intensity exercise doses – considerations from acute responses
Standardizing moderate- and vigorous-intensity exercise doses – considerations from acute responses Open
Background Current approaches to prescribing exercise intensity may not standardize physiological strain across individuals, potentially affecting training outcomes. Whether exercise guidelines applying a 1:2 duration ratio between moderat…
View article: Beyond HIV: Lifestyle as a Key Driver of Metabolic Syndrome in Midlife Women with HIV in the INSTIs era
Beyond HIV: Lifestyle as a Key Driver of Metabolic Syndrome in Midlife Women with HIV in the INSTIs era Open
Background : The contribution of lifestyle factors compared with HIV infection and antiretroviral therapy (ART)-related determinants to Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) in Women with HIV (WoWH) remains uncertain. Objective: To evaluate the preval…
View article: Microparticle levels after exercises in healthy and obese individuals: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Microparticle levels after exercises in healthy and obese individuals: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Aim: Microparticles (MPs) are 0.1-1 µm vesicles linked to endothelial dysfunction, particularly in obese and hypertensive patients. As exercise is suggested to reduce circulating MPs, this systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated MP l…
View article: The effectiveness of a transtheoretical model-based multidisciplinary collaboration on cardiac rehabilitation outcomes in patients with acute myocardial infarction：a quasi-randomized study
The effectiveness of a transtheoretical model-based multidisciplinary collaboration on cardiac rehabilitation outcomes in patients with acute myocardial infarction：a quasi-randomized study Open
Background Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) has been shown to reduce morbidity and mortality in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), however, the proportion of patients participating in and benefiting from cardiac rehabilitation (CR…
View article: Effectiveness of active video games for promoting physical activity: an umbrella review
Effectiveness of active video games for promoting physical activity: an umbrella review Open
Introduction Active video games (AVG) have emerged as a potential strategy to combat global physical inactivity, transforming sedentary screen time into physical activity. However, the evidence on their effectiveness remains fragmented and…
View article: EXERCISE IN WOMEN UNDERGOING BARIATRIC SURGERY: IMPACT ON THE OVARIAN FUNCTION AND CARDIOMETABOLIC RISK FACTORS – THE EMOVAR STUDY
EXERCISE IN WOMEN UNDERGOING BARIATRIC SURGERY: IMPACT ON THE OVARIAN FUNCTION AND CARDIOMETABOLIC RISK FACTORS – THE EMOVAR STUDY Open
Backgroud This study aimed to assess the effects of a 16-week supervised exercise intervention on ovarian function in women undergoing bariatric surgery (BS); and to examine potential mechanisms associated with the changes in ovarian funct…
View article: Effects of combined exercise training for adults with resistant major depression: a pilot study from the TRACE-RMD project
Effects of combined exercise training for adults with resistant major depression: a pilot study from the TRACE-RMD project Open
Background This pilot study analyzed the changes in body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), biochemical profile, clinical symptoms, and quality of life (QoL) of adults with resistant major depression (RMD) following 12 weeks of …
View article: Evaluating urinary metabolic profiles with wildland-urban-interface (wui) fire exposure among male firefighters: a comparison with municipal structure fires (msf)
Evaluating urinary metabolic profiles with wildland-urban-interface (wui) fire exposure among male firefighters: a comparison with municipal structure fires (msf) Open
Background Firefighters have frequent exposure to carcinogens and an increased risk of cancer. Wildland-urban interface (WUI) fires, which involve both structures and undeveloped wildland fuels, pose unique challenges to the health of fire…
View article: A Single Day of Reduced Activity Alters the Next Day’s Transcriptomic and Metabolic Exercise Response
A Single Day of Reduced Activity Alters the Next Day’s Transcriptomic and Metabolic Exercise Response Open
Regular aerobic exercise decreases the risk of metabolic diseases; however, reduced physical activity may attenuate these beneficial adaptations. This study investigated the influence of a single day of reduced activity on the skeletal mus…
View article: Comprehensive Evaluation of Non-Standard Inflammatory and Metabolic Indices in Obesity: A Single-Center Retrospective Study
Comprehensive Evaluation of Non-Standard Inflammatory and Metabolic Indices in Obesity: A Single-Center Retrospective Study Open
Background: Obesity is a major public health concern that predisposes individuals to metabolic and cardiovascular complications through chronic inflammation. This study aimed to evaluate the associations between non-standard inflammatory a…
View article: From BMI to TMI: revisiting adiposity and fitness assessment in young active adults through a historical and contemporary lens
From BMI to TMI: revisiting adiposity and fitness assessment in young active adults through a historical and contemporary lens Open
Background Traditional reliance on body mass index (BMI) to assess adiposity may misclassify physically active individuals with high lean mass. The triponderal mass index (TMI) has emerged as a potentially more accurate alternative, but ev…
View article: Cognitive processing Efficiency (Throughput) Improves with Aerobic Exercise and is Independent of the Environmental Oxygenation Level: A Randomized Crossover Trial
Cognitive processing Efficiency (Throughput) Improves with Aerobic Exercise and is Independent of the Environmental Oxygenation Level: A Randomized Crossover Trial Open
Aerobic exercise with eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) may enhance cognition via cerebro-vascular pathways. We tested whether mild hyperbaric oxygen (HBO; 1.41 atmospheres absolute [ATA], approximately 30% O₂) adds to gains in cognitive process…