This study aimed to examine differences between sexes in thermoregulatory responses and exercise time after ice slurry ingestion in a hot environment. Twenty-four healthy adults (male n= 12, body weight (BW)= 65.8±10.3; female n= 12, BW= 58.2±10.0) ingested 7.5 g/kg of either ice slurry at− 1° C (ICE) or control water at 20° C (CON) before cycling at 55% VO 2 max in a hot environment (controlled at 38° C, 40% relative humidity). Rectal (Tre) and skin (Tsk) temperature, heart rate, sweat rate, respiratory gases, ratings of thermal sensation …

This study investigated the effect of concurrent training (CT) sequences on fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21), irisin, myostatin (MSTN), and follistatin (FST) among adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Fifty-one diabetic men were randomly selected and assigned to concurrent aerobic-resistance (AR) training and concurrent resistance-aerobic (RA) training, and non-exercise control (CON) groups. The training protocols consisted of three sessions per week for 12 weeks. The AR and RA groups received the same CT protocols and …

For the evaluation of iron nutrition status, the measurement of serum ferritin levels is the most convenient and widely used technique for estimating stored iron. However, the cut-off value of serum ferritin for iron deficiency in athletes has not yet established. This study aimed to determine the cut-off value of serum ferritin to define iron deficiency in male college student runners. This study included 37–43 Japanese male college student runners for each month. Anthropometric measurements and blood collection were conducted from March to …

Abstract Background & Aims The association between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and pulmonary function remains elusive because of the heterogeneous spectrum and inaccurate diagnostic methods of NAFLD, and insufficient pulmonary function data. We conducted this study to identify the association between histological severity of NAFLD and pulmonary function. Methods This study included patients≥ 18 years old with baseline pulmonary function data between August 2014 and July 2019 within a biopsy‐evaluated …

Background: The association between anthropometric and metabolic indices and fatty liver (FL) remain not fully elucidated. We aimed to determine the role of these anthropometric and metabolic indices on FL prediction and regulation via cross-sectional study, thus providing clues for further research in FL field. Methods: A total of 658 participants aged over 18 years were included in this study. Anthropometric and metabolic indices (including WC, WHR, BMI, BFM, VFA, TG/HDL, AST/ALT, SBP, DBP and FBG) were measured. Difference analyses …

Aims Anthropometric indices have been proposed for the early detection of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its risk factors. The present study aimed to determine optimal cutoff points for the Body Mass Index (BMI), Waist Circumference (WC), and Waist Hip Ratio (WHR) in the prediction of MetS. Methods This cross-sectional study was performed on 9746 adults 35–65 years, recruited in Ravansar Non-Communicable Diseases (RaNCD) cohort. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was used to compare the …

Results A significant upward trend in the odds of depression was observed across the tertiles s of DII scores (P-trend: 0.019). After the adjustment for possible risk factors, a high adherence to an unhealthy dietary pattern was associated with a higher risk of depression than a low adherence (OR: 1.63; 95% CI: 1.1–2.4). A high adherence to a healthy dietary pattern was associated with the lower odds (OR: 0.61; 95% CI: 0.04–0.92). Among the main food groups, a high intake of eggs and refined grains was associated with a higher risk of …

Objective Breast cancer survivors (BCS) are often characterized by decreased pressure pain thresholds (PPT), range of motion (ROM) and strength in and around the shoulder affected by the treatment. This intra-rater reliability study was to establish the relative and absolute reliability of PPT's, active ROM and maximal isokinetic muscle strength (MIMS) of the affected shoulder in BCS with persistent pain after treatment. Methods Twenty-one BCS participated in the study. The PPTs of 17 locations and pain intensity were assessed using a …

Background Dry sauna treatments improve the quality of life for chronic pain, congestive heart failure, and type 2 diabetes patients. This study aimed to determine whether dry sauna therapy improved the quality of life of obese people. Methods A total of 38 consecutive participants aged over 20 years with a body mass index of≥ 25 kg/m 2 were recruited for the study. The participants were treated with a 90 C dry sauna for 15 minutes, twice daily for 4 consecutive days. To assess the quality of life, all participants completed the 5 level EQ-5D …

Background & aim: The present study aimed to investigate the effects of a three-month aerobic exercised training course on inflammatory markers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted on a total of 24 women with diagnosed PCOS in Isfahan, Iran, within May 22nd to September 21st 2018. Participants were randomly assigned into two groups of experimental (n= 12) and control groups (n= 12). The experimental group underwent 12-week aerobic exercise training, and …