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This randomized clinical trial was conducted to investigate the effects of personalized nutrition counseling according to blood glucose response and dietary intake, which can be measured using a flash continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device, on weight changes and eating habits in obese adults.

Background and Objectives: Sarcopenia is a notable comorbidity of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), affecting about one third of patients. However, the characteristic of muscle function and its association with RA disease remains unknown.

Purpose: To research the correlation between abdominal visceral fat and laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Purpose: We aimed to investigate the associations between serum matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and MMP-9 levels and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity with a focus on nocturnal hypoxemia.

Performance-based tests are commonly used by strength and conditioning coaches to assess athletes and the purpose can ranged from functional diagnostic to decision making in return-to-sport. Although these individual tests provide precise information on the strengths and weaknesses of each athlete, the large amount of such data can complicate communication between various stakeholders.

Background: Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), known for its utility in monitoring fluid balance and lymphedema progression, is non-invasive and practical. However, circumferential tape measurements remain the gold standard for assessing limb volume changes, despite operator variability.

Changes in breathing pattern and breathing pattern variability have been associated with a wide spectrum of pathological states. Obesity is associated with changed mechanical properties of the chest potentially influencing breathing pattern.

Physical and sports activity laboratory for children and adolescents 2 Mohamed Boudiaf University-Oran (Algeria)), safieps@yahoo.fr Physical and sports activity laboratory for children and adolescents

Purpose: Chronic low back pain is prevalent among older adults, who are at a higher risk for sarcopenia. The waist-to-calf circumference ratio has emerged as a health indicator, reflecting the balance between central adiposity and muscle mass.

Introduction: Postoperative changes in body composition and nutritional challenges are significant concerns for older patients undergoing gastrointestinal (GI) cancer surgery. This study compared body composition changes and nutritional outcomes between patients with upper gastrointestinal (UGI) and lower gastrointestinal (LGI) cancers over 12 months to identify tailored postoperative care needs.

Low lean body mass increases fall risk. Some diabetes medications, specifically SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1RAs, can cause muscle and body mass loss.

Background: Loss of appetite following gastric cancer surgery, particularly total gastrectomy, significantly impacts patient quality of life due to the removal of the ghrelin-secreting region. We developed appetite-preserving gastrectomy (APG), a modified total gastrectomy that preserves this region.

Lower-body strength plays a crucial role in football performance and injury prevention, and thus, monitoring of strength variables has become crucial in the training process.

Introduction: Epidemiological studies suggest an inverse relationship between circulating 25-hydroxy-vitamin D [25(OH)D] levels and insulin resistance (IR), yet interventional studies have yielded inconsistent findings.

Purpose: High-intensity interval training therapy (HIIT) has recently emerged as a promising regimen for the management of type 2 diabetic subjects. However, there is no consensus on the best time for HIIT relative to meals.

Background/Objectives: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is an effective surgical intervention for restoring hip function and alleviating pain caused by osteoarthritis, femoral head avascular necrosis, or fractures. Despite its benefits, postoperative recovery is influenced by various factors, among which sarcopenia plays a critical role.

Objective Anemia frequently complicates cardiovascular disease (CVD) and is associated with high mortality rates. A bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is a noninvasive method for measuring human body composition.

Background: Climbing has grown increasingly popular since its Olympic debut, but nutrition-related study conducted in the Asian climber population is limited. This study aimed to understand the association between dietary intake, and body composition in relation to the energy requirement of regular climbers.

Exercise stress echocardiography (ESE) is becoming increasingly important in assessing heart failure and valvular diseases; however, determining optimal exercise intensity remains challenging, particularly in patients with physical disorders.

Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between Phase angle (PhA) and body composition parameters with physical performance in national-level Mountain Bike (MTB) athletes.

Objectives: Although plant-based diets (PBDs) are widely recognized for their cardiovascular benefits, their results on bone remain controversial. This study aimed to assess the association of PBDs with osteoporosis and fat indices in middle-aged adults.

Background: Children and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) often experience reduced health-related physical function. However, the correlation between decline in physical function and reduced limb skeletal muscle mass among adolescents with IDD is not yet clear. This study aimed to clarify the relationship between limb skeletal muscle mass and physical function in adolescents with IDD.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the association of the triglyceride-glucose index (TyG index) with body composition and laboratory parameters in individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 3–5.

PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the effects of 8 weeks of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise on body composition and serum irisin and leptin levels in obese women.

BACKGROUND: Acceptance and commitment therapy provides a psychobehavioral framework feasible for digital and hybrid weight loss interventions. In face-to-face studies, group-based interventions yield more favorable outcomes than individual interventions, but the effect of the intervention form has not been studied in combination with eHealth.

Background. Dapagliflozin improves renal endpoints; however, concerns exist regarding safety in patients with chronic kidney disease. We examined the effects of dapagliflozin on body composition, handgrip strength, and sarcopenia.

PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the relationships among appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM), physical performance, and the mechanical properties of lower-extremity muscles in older women, with the goal of preventing physical functional decline due to aging and providing foundational data for sarcopenia management.

PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the relationships among appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM), physical performance, and the mechanical properties of lower-extremity muscles in older women, with the goal of preventing physical functional decline due to aging and providing foundational data for sarcopenia management.

Lifestyle is a complex phenomenon that encompasses all aspects of daily life. University is a crucial period when students are more susceptible to engaging in unhealthy behaviours that can harm their health.

Background: Sarcopenia is characterized by loss of muscle mass and function and is known to impair activities of daily living (ADL) in community-dwelling elderly people. However, the impact of sarcopenia on ADL in patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) remains unclear.

Background: Mitochondrial dysfunction and metabolic stress play critical roles in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This cross-sectional study examines the associations of mitochondrial DNA copy number (mtDNA-CN), fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21), and growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15) with metabolic parameters, body composition, and physical performance in T2DM patients.

Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the relationship between obesity measured by anthropometric measurements, vitamin D levels, and inflammatory status in Al-Ramadi obese adolescents.

Objectives: The global rise in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) poses challenges, particularly with the increasing burden of sarcopenia and poor glycemic control. Phase angle (PhA) is a promising biomarker for early detection and management of these conditions. This study aimed to evaluate PhA as an independent predictor of sarcopenia and glycemic control.

Background: The global prevalence of dementia is significantly increasing. Early detection and prevention strategies, particularly for mild cognitive impairment (MCI), are crucial but currently hindered by the lack of established biomarkers. Here, we aimed to develop a high-precision screening method for MCI by combining D-amino acid profiles from peripheral blood samples with noninvasive subject information using nonlinear machine learning (ML) algorithms.

In patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) who also have polycystic liver disease (PLD), organomegaly often leads to abdominal symptoms.

Background: Metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) candidates undergo a comprehensive nutritional preparation process by a registered dietitian (RD).

Introduction: Low-intensity physical activity plays a key role in weight regulation, and reduced engagement in such activities is associated with rising obesity rates.

The aim of the study was to gain insight into the time course of whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS)-induced inflammatory and endocrine factors over 72 h.

IMPORTANCE Excess body fat plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). HU6 is a novel, controlled metabolic accelerator that enhances mitochondrial uncoupling resulting in increased metabolism and fat-specific weight loss.

The aim of this study was to examine the effects of different levels of physical activity on functional capacity, muscle strength, and the contractile properties of single muscle fitivity on functional capacity, muscle strength, and the contractile properties of single muscle fibers in older adults.

Sleep and nutrition play a crucial role for athletes, contributing to the quality of recovery, optimization of performance, as well as the preservation of health and injury prevention.

This study investigated whether higher intensity of resistance exercise habit not only lead to greater muscle strength but also higher levels of hypertension and arterial stiffness, while these cardiovascular risks would be reduced by bathing habit in older adults.

Individuals with intellectual disabilities experience barriers for optimal physical health and participation.

INTRODUCTION Handgrip strength is a key indicator of functional health and overall muscular strength. These parameters are essential for assessing physical performance and health status.

PURPOSE: To explore participants' experiences with the Physio-Feedback Exercise Program (PEER) and potential barriers to access and adoption of the program.

Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the effects of quercetin (a plant-based flavonoid) supplementation over 90 days on prominent bone turnover markers (BTMs), inflammatory markers, bone mineral density (BMD), body composition, and physical function in postmenopausal women.

Background: Muscle mass is associated with physical and functional performance across adulthood. Its reduction plays a crucial role in the development of age-related conditions such as frailty and sarcopenia.

This study investigated whether blood flow restriction moderate-intensity interval training (BFR-MIIT) could achieve or surpass the training effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) at lower training intensities.

Background: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a chronic liver disease linked to several adverse health consequences that include metabolic disturbances affecting skeletal muscle. Sarcopenia, characterized by skeletal muscle loss, is commonly observed in individuals with MASLD.

Background/Objectives: Physical activity is recommended for people with physical disabilities and is beneficial not only for physical health but also for mental health.