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The Association of Leptin and Adiponectin with Bone and Body Composition during a Six Month Weight Loss Period in Overweight and Obese Postmenopausal Women
Osteoporosis and obesity are well-known public health concerns, particularly for postmenopausal women. Recently, an increasing research interest has been focused on the adipocyte-secreted hormones, leptin and adiponectin, as potential...
Fish provides a valuable source of many essential nutrients. However, it is also one of the "Big Eight" allergenic foods that account for more than 90% of food allergic reactions, so reliable detection of its presence is crucial. The...
The distribution of blood flow to skeletal muscle during exercise is altered with advancing age. Changes in arteriolar function that are muscle specific underlie age-induced changes in blood flow distribution. With advancing age, ...
Osteoporosis and its associated fractures are common complications of aging and most strategies to prevent and/or treat bone loss focused on antiresorptive medications. However, aerobic exercise (AEX) and/or whole-body vibration (WBV)...
In the US, 0.2% children and 0.5% adults are suffering from tree nut allergies while almond allergy ranks the third among tree nut allergies. Several allergenic proteins are identified in almond. The major protein in almond, amandin, ...
PURPOSE: Objective 1 - To determine whether trained cyclists exhibit lower bone mineral density (BMD) than recreational cyclists. Objectives 2&3 - To determine the effects of 12 weeks supplementation with calcium collagen chelate (CCC)...
Effects of Pre-and Post-Exercise Intake of Performance Supplements on Body Composition, Muscle Isokinetic, Isometric, and Isotonic Strength and Power, and Mood in Trained Men Following 6 Weeks of Resistance Training
Performance supplements (PS) consumed in close proximity to resistance exercise (RE) are an increasingly common product, especially among young males1, 2 and athletes3-6. The composition of PS vary widely, but the principle ingredients...
Osteoporosis is a serious public health problem which threatens millions of people worldwide. Since there is no cure for osteoporosis, prevention strategies such as educational programs are critical. Educational approaches to...
Exploring the alternative assessments techniques used by physical educators and what motivates them to use them is the thrust of this study. The review of literature provides evidence that the majority of physical education teachers use...
Recent work has identified stem cells in the central nervous system that are capable of proliferating into adulthood. While adult neuronal stem cells hold a great deal of therapeutic potential, to be a useful clinical tool, we must first...
In the US, among edible tree nut seeds consumed, almonds are ranked number one. Almonds are considered heart healthy and approved by FDA for qualified health claim. Almonds are consumed as natural raw unprocessed or as variously...
Protein is often recognized as the most influential macronutrient to lead to positive alterations in body composition. A diet higher in protein is not only beneficial to athletes, but also a potentially effective strategy used to promote...
Fish is classed as a major allergenic food under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA), which requires accurate information on food allergens to be included in the label of food products. Fishmeal, a fish by...
Transcription of the p53 gene is stimulated by DNA damage. Newly synthesized p53 is translocated to the nucleus where it binds DNA and acts as a transcription factor to regulate gene transcription, suppress the cell cycle, and halt...
According to the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act, fish is one of the eight major allergen foods. Reliable analytical methods for the detection of food ingredients derived from fish are important for the protection of...
Polyphenolic-rich fruits and vegetables have been shown to possess anti-inflammatory properties. Cornus officinalis (CO) are berries found predominantly in China and Korea and have been used in Eastern herbal medicine and tonics for over...
The purpose of this study was to provide insight on autoregulation within resistance training by comparing rating of perceived exertion (RPE) values measuring repetitions in reserve (RIR) at specific intensities of 1 repetition maximum ...
Detection of mammalian tissue in non-mammalian meat or feed products is important for enforcement of food-labeling laws and prevention of the spread of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs). This study was conducted to develop...
Interventions that incorporate behavioral techniques such as self-monitoring appear to be very effective at achieving and maintaining weight loss in both adults and adolescents. Electronic diaries (EDs) have been used for self-monitoring...
Effects of Blackberry and Blueberry Polyphenol Extracts on Nitric Oxide and Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha Production in Lipopolysaccharide-Stimulated RAW264.7 Macrophages
Plants are rich sources of polyphenols which are reported to play an important role in promotion of human health. Epidemiological studies have shown that populations who consume foods rich in polyphenols have lower incidence of chronic...
The food matrices in the category of dairy, nuts, vegetables, legumes, cereal, cereal products, fruits and confectionery, salt, seeds, tea and color were analyzed for the matrix effect. Most of the food matrices under the category of...
Both leptin (LEP) and amylin (AMN) are putative weight-reducing factors of clinical relevance to the treatment of obesity. First, we examined the possibility that chronic peripheral LEP infusion at physiological levels would inhibit food...
ABSTRACT Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease that is characterized by the progressive degradation and loss of articular cartilage. The etiology of OA is complex; however, it is well known that advanced age is a major risk factor for...
Nutritional Status and the Relationship of Dietary and Serum Advanced Glycation End-Products with Inflammation, Oxidative Stress and Healing of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Purpose: This study examined dietary and anthropometric components of diabetic patients with or without diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) and the association between advanced glycation end-products (AGE) and serum markers of oxidative stress...
It is well known that chronic resistance exercise training (RET) generates increases in muscular strength and that a variety of factors influence these gains, including neurological adaptations. Neurological adaptations to RET are a...
Background: Body composition refers to the amounts of fat and lean tissues in the body. It is a superior measurement compared to simple assessments of body weight and other anthropometrics. Osteoarthritis (OA) is an important public...
Acute exercise reduces triglycerides (TG) and increases high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and HDL2-C in both men and women. However, data are sparse in obese women, who might benefit more from the effects of exercise, since...
Acceptability and Feasibility of Probiotic and Prebiotic Supplementation in Alleviating Symptoms of Lactose Maldigestion in Lactose Intolerant Subjects
Background:The efficacy and acceptability of some probiotic strains for the management of lactose intolerance remains to be established, and the synbiotic combination of probiotic and prebiotic intervention in lactose maldigesters is not...
The effects of multi-ingredient performance supplements (MIPS) on perceived soreness, strength, flexibility and vertical jump performance following eccentric exercise are unknown. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of...
Some 30000 people in the U. S. go to emergency rooms each year due to allergic reactions to food; more alarming, there are approximately 150-200 deaths every year, usually adolescents and young adults, in comparison to 50 deaths caused...
The Effect of Nighttime Macronutrient Choice and Exercise Training on Body Composition, Strength, Cardiovascular Health, Resting Metabolism, and Appetite in Overweight and Obese Adults
Background: Nighttime eating is often associated with metabolic syndrome and poor body composition and these conditions may be influenced by the natural decline in metabolism that occurs during sleep. However, only limited research has...
Dietary Calcium-to-Protein Ratio and Vitamin D Influence on Calcitropic Hormones, Adiposity, Adipokines, and Lipidemia in Caucasian and African American Postmenopausal Women Utilizing SEM Analysis
ABSTRACT Obesity is the top public health threat in the US and precedes cardiovascular disease. Little improvement in obesity incidence and prevalence has occurred in women greater than 40 years of age. Dietary calcium is known for its...
A previous animal study conducted in our lab showed that blueberry, a rich source of polyphenols, was able to increase whole-body BMD in ovariectomized (OVX) rat model. In addition, blueberry, as low as 5% in the diet, was able to...
BRUMS scores, also did not correlate with season wins. There is not enough evidence to conclude that the overall mood of the GWL group was different from RWL athletes, nor is there enough evidence regarding their mood to explain their...
Breast cancer survivors (BCS) encounter side effects from cancer treatments that reduce muscular strength. Studies show resistance training (RT) in BCS can improve strength. One concern with RT in BCS is increasing lymphedema, which is...
The aims of this study were as follows: o Aim 1: To evaluate the effect of a 5-week probiotic treatment on gastrointestinal symptoms and breath hydrogen exhalation followed by 5 weeks of the same probiotic blend in combination with a...
We determined the influence of thermonuetrality on the oxygen consumption (VO2) and heart rate (HR) responses to short-term moderate fat feeding in male C57BL/6J (B6; obesity-prone) mice and A/J (obesity-resistant) mice. Mice were...
Purpose: The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the persistent effects of a 6-month intervention of resistance training on exercise behavior, physical activity levels, body composition, strength, and quality of life in female...
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of an increase in daily walking alone and the effects of increased daily walking combined with a progressive resistance training (RT) program on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk...
The Effects of Whole Body Vibration Combined with L-Citrulline Supplementation on Arterial Stiffness, Pressure Wave Reflection, Endothelial Function and Body Composition in Overweight/Obese Postmenopausal Women
Arterial stiffness (pulse wave velocity [PWV]) and endothelial dysfunction contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is currently afflicting millions of individuals. The use of the amino acid L-citrulline has...
Inhibition of hypothalamic TRH neurons is a well-established adaptation to caloric restriction that suppresses pituitary secretion of thyroid hormone, but may also participate in modulation of autonomic function. Central TRH, downstream...
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L) is the second most important pulse crop after bean and third most important legume worldwide after garden pea and field bean. Chickpea was introduced to the US northern plains in the early 1980s. Since then, ...
The Effect of L-Citrulline Supplementation on Vascular and Cardiac Autonomic Responses to Post-Exercise Muscle Ischemia Concurrent with Cold Pressor Test
BACKGROUND: Epidemiological studies have shown that cardiovascular events are more prevalent in the winter than in other season. Although the exact mechanisms are not completely understood, previous findings indicate that acute cold...
The consumption of whole foods has shown to offer more synergistic health benefits as compared to foods made with highly processed ingredients. The American food industry has a variety of food products that consist of refined, isolated...
The Effects of Pre-and Post-Exercise Consumption of Multi Ingredient Performance Supplements on Cardiovascular Health and Body Composition in Trained Men after Six Weeks of Resistance Training
Background: The cardiovascular (CV) and metabolic health benefits or risks associated with consumption of multi-ingredient performance enhancing supplements (MIPS) in conjunction with periodized resistance training (RT) in resistance...
Breast cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer in women and accounts for 28% of all new cancer cases. Osteoporosis is another debilitating disease that affects approximately 10 million Americans. Postmenopausal breast cancer...
The goals of this cross-sectional study were to explore correlates of walking speed in a large wide age-ranged population and to identify factors affecting lower walking speed at older ages. Participants were 3, 872 community-dwelling...
Sports marketing programs yielding significant economic benefits have been in place for a number of years at National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I institutions, in professional sports venues, and in community development...
The phytochemical composition and antioxidant capacity of blueberries support their role in reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, as well as other processes that contribute to the development of cancer. Hence, it is suggested that...
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