Short-Term Consumption of Cuban Policosanol Lowers Aortic and Peripheral Blood Pressure and Ameliorates Serum Lipid Parameters in Healthy Korean Participants: Randomized, Double-Blinded, and Placebo-Controlled Study

The current study was designed to investigate the short-term effects of policosanol consumption on blood pressure (BP) and the lipid parameters in healthy Korean participants with prehypertension.

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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Effects of 12 weeks combined aerobic and resistance exercise on heart rate variability in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients

This study evaluated the effects of 12 weeks combined aerobic and resistance exercise on heart rate variability in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus.



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Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Characteristics and correlation of body fat distribution and brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity in adults aged 20–59 years: a cross-sectional study

Fat distribution is closely related to vascular stiffness. This study aimed to investigate age and sex differences in fat distribution and brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV), and the association between fat parameters and baPWV.



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BMC Cardiovascular Disorders

Investigation of the Relationship of Blood Pressure and Resting Heart Rate with Some Anthropometric Characteristics in Sedentary Women

The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between resting pulse, high and low blood pressure values, age, height, body weight, body mass index (BMI), waist and hip circumferences, waist height and waist-hip ratios in adult sedentary women.



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Gümüşhane University Journal of Health Sciences

Age- and sex-related trends in body composition among Beijing adults aged 20–60 years: a cross-sectional study

Obesity is the most serious global epidemic and body composition is the main indicator to evaluate obesity. This study aimed to investigate the changing trends of body composition by age and gender in Beijing adults aged 20–60 years and explore the distribution of obesity rates in different age groups of both sexes under different evaluation criteria.



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BMC Public Health

Establishing Benchmark Percentiles for the Classification of Body Fat Percentage of Professional Male Athletes Competing in Combat Sports through Bioimpedanciometry

Body composition as a meaningful factor can result in physiological responses in both the physical body and general health status. Nevertheless, the schemes for establishing cut-off points for identifying the classifications of the body fat percentage of athletes competing in combat sports still include gaps. The aim of this study was, by using bioimpedanciometry, to calculate the percentiles for the classification of body fat percentages in Lithuanian professional male athletes (n = 52) competing in combat sports with weight classes.



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MDPI Applied Sciences

Role of preoperative malnutrition and symptom severity in anorexia-cachexia-related quality of life in patients with operable pancreatic cancer

This study assessed the changes in malnutrition status, symptom severity, and anorexia-cachexia-related quality of life (QoL) before and after pancreatic surgery and identified significant factors associated with changes in anorexia–cachexia-related QoL in patients with operable pancreatic cancer.



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European Journal of Oncology Nursing

Effects of high-dairy versus low-dairy, high-protein and low-calorie diets combined with aerobic exercise on central body fat in overweight women: A pragmatic randomized controlled trial

Obesity is one of the most concerning public health issues, and it is known as a predisposing factor for many chronic cardiometabolic diseases. Overweight individuals should be included in preventative interventions. Combining a high-dairy, high-Protein and low-calorie diet might help reduce appetite and body weight more effectively. We aimed to assess whether this approach, coupled with moderate-intensity aerobic activity, would be more effective in helping overweight women reduce central fat accumulation than a low-dairy diet, high in protein and low in calories.


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Obesity Medicine

Effects of Suspension Training on Core Stability and Functional Movement Screen Scores in Healthy Adult Men

The purpose of this study is to determine whether suspension training can be an effective intervention in improving functional movement in healthy adult men.



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The asian journal of Kinesiology

Assessment of Biochemical Parameters in 8- and 9-Year-Old Children with Excessive Body Weight Participating in a Year-Long Intervention Program

Childhood obesity represents a significant challenge both clinically and socio-economically. This study aimed to assess specific biochemical parameters, particularly glucose, insulin and lipid profile, before and after a year-long intervention program in 8- and 9-year-old children with excessive body weight living in Szczecin, Poland from 2016 to 2018. 



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MPDI Clinical Medicine