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Body Composition Analyzer
Relationship between DNA methylation changes and skeletal muscle mass
Sarcopenia is a disease diagnosed in the elderly. In patients with sarcopenia, the muscle mass decreases every year. The occurrence of sarcopenia is greatly affected by extrinsic factors such as eating habits, exercise, and lifestyle. The present study aimed to determine the relationship between muscle mass traits and genes affected by epigenetic factors with three different adjustment methods using Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study (KOGES) data.
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Whole-Body Cryotherapy Alters Circulating MicroRNA Profile in Postmenopausal Women
The incidence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) increases with age, especially in women. The role of microRNAs (miRs) in the regulation of metabolism is postulated. The aim of the study is to identify miRs that may be markers of MetS and to assess changes in miRs expression as a result of 10 and 20 whole-body cryotherapy treatments.
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Effects of soy milk ingestion immediately after resistance training on muscular-related biomarkers in older men: a randomized controlled trial
We evaluated the effects of soy milk ingestion on changes in body composition, strength, power, and muscular-related biomarkers following 12 weeks of resistance training in older men.
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The Effect of Mediterranean Diet on Body Composition, Inflammatory Factors, and Nutritional Status in Patients with Cachexia Induced by Colorectal Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Along with high calorie and high protein diet, a new comprehensive dietary approach is needed to control cachexia caused by cancer and its related outcomes. This study was done to evaluate the effect of a Mediterranean diet on body composition, nutritional status, and inflammatory markers among cancer cachexia patients.
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Adiposity and Cardiometabolic Risk assessment Among University Students in Saudi Arabia
Overweight and obesity have become a significant health hazard among adolescents on account of quick growth in its occurrence rate and its common comorbidities like cardiometabolic disease (CMD). The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of adiposity and assess the risk of CMD among university students in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.
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The effects of wheat germ consumption on mental health and brain-derived neurotrophic factor in subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Herbals, as bioactive foods, have been one of the most popular alternatives and complementary treatments in preventing and controlling type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The aim of the present trial was to examine the effects of wheat germ consumption on mental health and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) among patients with T2DM.
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Standing 8-Electrode Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis as an Alternative Method to Estimate Visceral Fat Area and Body Fat Mass in Athletes
To investigate the potential of standing 8-electrode bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) for assessing visceral fat area (VFA) and body fat mass (BFM) in athletes.
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Effect of fasting in Ramadan on body composition and nutritional intake: a prospective study
The present study aimed to assess the effects of Ramadan intermittent fasting on body weight and composition and the effects of age and sex.
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Low Muscle and High Fat Percentages Are Associated with Low Natural Killer Cell Activity: A Cross-Sectional Study
This study aimed to investigate whether body fat and muscle percentages are associated with natural killer cell activity (NKA).
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The Assessment of Muscle Mass and Function in Patients with Long-Standing Rheumatoid Arthritis
Muscular dysfunction in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can affect the quality of life and comorbidities. We enrolled 320 patients with RA, and evaluated their muscle mass, grip strength, and physical performance.
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