Background/Aim: The bioimpedance analysis (BIA) can provide anthropometric data on patients. The aim of the study is to evaluate the clinical relevance of these automatically obtained values. Patients and Methods: We studied the arm circumference (AC) and arm muscle circumference (AMC) of 197 histologically proven cirrhotic patients. The BIA-based anthropometric data were compared to the manually measured data. In addition, we evaluated whether or not the BIA-based anthropometric data were associated with the …

Sedentary behavior (SB) and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) are important issues in occupational health. Developing a questionnaire to concurrently assess workers' SB and CRF could fundamentally improve epidemiological research. The Worker's Living Activity-time Questionnaire (WLAQ) was developed previously to assess workers' sitting time. WLAQ can be modified to evaluate workers' CRF if additional physical activity (PA) data such as PA frequency, duration, and intensity are collected. A total of 198 working adults (93 women and …

Background Patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) reportedly have reduced exercise capacity. Underlying cardiac anatomy and a sedentary lifestyle are thought to be associated with exercise impairment. However, little has been reported regarding the relationship between quantitative body composition and exercise capacity. Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is a rapid and safe assessment method that has been widely used in clinical research. We hypothesized that bioelectrical impedance parameters are determinants of …

Objectives Performance in running-based sport depends on the ability to perform repetitive high intensity muscle contractions. Previous studies have shown that capsaicin analog (CAP)(ie Capsiate) supplementation may improve this performance. The purpose of this study was to investigate the acute effect of CAP supplementation on short (400 m) and middle distance (3000 m) running time-trial performance, maximum heart rate (HR), and rate of perceived exertion (RPE). Methods Twelve physically active men completed four …

This survey research aims to investigate the differences between nutritional status and academic performance between male and female undergraduate food and nutrition students. Two hundred and forty-six students were collected from the Department of Food and Nutrition, Faculty of Home Economics Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi. Nutritional assessment was determined by body composition, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, hemoglobin (HGB), blood vessel width (%), venous …

Background: This study aimed to investigate the effect of a 12-week period dual-task training on cognitive status, physical performance and brain waves of patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD). Methods: Twenty-six AD patients were randomly assigned to two groups, training group (TG) and control group (CG). TG executed progressive combined exercises with visual stimulation twice a week for 12 weeks. Training included muscle endurance, balance, exibility and aerobic exercises with eyes closed and opened. Brain waves on EEG …

Purpose To investigate the associations of cardiorespiratory fitness, adiposity, and arterial stiffness with cognition in 16‐to 19‐year‐old adolescents. Methods Fifty four adolescents (35 girls; 19 boys) participated in the study. Peak oxygen uptake (V̇O2peak) and peak power output (Wmax) were measured by the maximal ramp test on a cycle ergometer and ventilatory threshold (VT) was determined with ventilation equivalents. Lean mass (LM) and body fat percentage (BF%) were measured using a bioelectrical impedance analysis. Aortic …

Objectives Home-based self-screening and monitoring for obesity is particularly valuable for the prevention and control of chronic diseases. This study aimed to identify an anthropometric index suitable for home-based obesity screening in children and adolescents. Study design The design of this study is a cross-sectional study. Methods A total of 14,042 students (6–17 years) from the Qibao Community, Minhang District, Shanghai, were studied in 2018. The percentage body fat (PBF), height, weight, waist …

… To develop an effective intervention program for young adults with a risk of MetS, we … users' demands, which could be used as foundational data for the development of further … The e-Motivate4Change program was developed based on three modules (Figure 5). The first is a …

Background Depression, anxiety and lack of sleep are one of the most common causes of illness among adolescents. Possible reasons for this increase include use of social networks and exposure to artificial light from electronic devices. Little is known whether functional training can be an alternative intervention to improve these parameters in adolescents. Aims The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of 6-week exercise intervention on the level of maximum oxygen consumption, depression, anxiety and sleep quality among boy and girl …