Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Farah J. Alsharif, Yara A. Almuhtadi
Summary: With the global prevalence of obesity increasing dramatically, it has become a serious public health threat associated with comorbid conditions and psychological disorders. While lifestyle interventions and dietary adjustments may help with weight loss, maintaining these changes long-term can be challenging. Spices like turmeric, ginger, and pepper have shown promise in obesity management, with curcumin in particular gaining interest for its health benefits. Studies have shown potential favorable effects of curcumin supplementation on anthropometric indices, warranting further investigation for overweight or obese adults.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sahat Basana Romanti Ezer Matondang, Bennadi Adiandrian, Komang Shary Karismaputri, Cicilia Marcella, Joedo Prihartono, Dicky Levenus Tahapary
Summary: This study aims to develop formulas based on waist circumference (WC) and body mass index (BMI) to predict visceral adipose tissue (VAT) area and determine the cut-off values for central obesity in Indonesian men. The study included 32 middle-aged Indonesian men and used abdominal CT scans to measure VAT area, and anthropometric measurements to assess WC and BMI. Strong positive correlations were found between WC and VAT, as well as BMI and VAT. The formulas predicted WC of 88.5 cm and BMI of 23.9 kg/m(2) as the optimal cut-off values for central obesity in middle-aged Indonesian men.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Daniel Nyarko Hukportie, Fu-Rong Li, Rui Zhou, Jia-Zhen Zheng, Xiao-Xiang Wu, Xian-Bo Wu
Summary: The study used data from the ACCORD study to examine the association between various obesity indexes and incident DN risk in T2DM patients, finding that higher levels of both central and general obesity were associated with an increased risk of DN in women but not in men.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Zuolin Lu, Sven Geurts, Banafsheh Arshi, Martijn J. Tilly, Elif Aribas, Jeanine Roeters van Lennep, Natasja de Groot, Dimitris Rizopoulos, M. Arfan Ikram, Maryam Kavousi
Summary: This study assessed the sex-specific evolution of various anthropometric measures and their longitudinal association with new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF). The findings revealed that anthropometric measures were positively associated with an increased risk of AF for both men and women, with a stronger association observed in women with central obesity.
MAYO CLINIC PROCEEDINGS
(2022)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Jie Guo, Ying Shang, Laura Fratiglioni, Kristina Johnell, Anna-Karin Welmer, Anna Marseglia, Weili Xu
Summary: The study found that as age increases, body weight and muscle mass tend to decrease. Higher education and vigorous physical activity can slow down this decline, while cardiometabolic disorders accelerate it.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Paivi E. Korhonen, Tuija Mikkola, Hannu Kautiainen, Johan G. Eriksson
Summary: This study found that both fat mass and lean mass index are positively associated with blood pressure levels, independently of other factors. Lean body mass is shown to be an important determinant of blood pressure levels, with a magnitude similar to fat mass. Excess muscle mass may not be beneficial to cardiovascular health.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2021)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
V. P. Narayan, S. Y. Yoon
Summary: This study found little evidence to support the protective effect of caffeine or coffee consumption against obesity, contradicting previous observational studies. It also highlights the dangers of ignoring genetic testing and relying solely on observational studies restricted to specific populations when making dietary policy recommendations.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION HEALTH & AGING
(2022)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jawad H. Butt, Mark C. Petrie, Pardeep S. Jhund, Naveed Sattar, Akshay S. Desai, Lars Kober, Jean L. Rouleau, Karl Swedberg, Michael R. Zile, Scott D. Solomon, Milton Packer, John J. McMurray
Summary: This study found that newer anthropometric measures such as waist-to-height ratio, rather than body mass index (BMI), accurately predicted the risk of heart failure hospitalization and cardiovascular death in patients with heart failure. The study also showed a positive correlation between waist-to-height ratio and higher levels of obesity, as well as increased risk of heart failure hospitalization.
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Maddalena Ardissino, Kiran Haresh Kumar Patel, Bilal Rayes, Rohin K. Reddy, Greg J. Mellor, Fu Siong Ng
Summary: This study utilized Mendelian Randomization (MR) to explore the association between higher genetically predicted BMI, fat mass, fat free mass, weight, height, and waist:hip ratio and ECG measures. The findings indicate that higher genetically predicted BMI is associated with ECG indices that have been linked to arrhythmic risk, and this association is driven by fat mass, fat free mass, and height. These results can help stratify individuals for targeted weight management interventions, but the limitations include the predominantly European ancestry populations and the inability to determine the most important body size measure in driving the associations.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Gail A. Greendale, Weijuan Han, Joel S. Finkelstein, Sherri-Ann M. Burnett-Bowie, Mei Hua Huang, Deborah Martin, Arun S. Karlamangla
Summary: The menopause transition is associated with the development of central adiposity, as evidenced by increases in waist and hip circumferences during this period, indicating changes in fat distribution, with a slower growth rate in hip circumference.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2021)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Gail A. Greendale, Weijuan Han, Joel S. Finkelstein, Sherri-Ann M. Burnett-Bowie, MeiHua Huang, Deborah Martin, Arun S. Karlamangla
Summary: The menopause transition is associated with the development of central adiposity, while waist or hip circumferences are less sensitive to changes in fat distribution.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Magdalena Gornicka, Kacper Szewczyk, Agnieszka Bialkowska, Kristina Jancichova, Marta Habanova, Krzysztof Gornicki, Jadwiga Hamulka
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the comparative classification capabilities of different anthropometric indices and BIA results in determining obesity. The results highlighted the need to change current diagnostic criteria for obesity and suggested that body fat content measurement could be an effective indicator for diagnosis and screening of obesity.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
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Pediatrics
Wajiha Anzar, Ambrina Qureshi, Ashar Afaq, Hiba F. Kattan, Basil Almutairi, Khaled M. Alzahrani, Mustafa Naseem, Fahim Vohra, Tariq Abduljabbar
Summary: This study found a significant association between dental caries status and anthropometric measures in primary school children. Low dental caries categories were inversely related to anthropometric measures.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jirapitcha Boonpor, Solange Parra-Soto, Atefeh Talebi, Ziyi Zhou, Fernanda Carrasco-Marin, Fanny Petermann-Rocha, Paul Welsh, Jill P. Pell, Naveed Sattar, Jason M. R. Gill, Stuart R. Gray, Carlos Celis-Morales, Frederick K. Ho
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the associations between different anthropometric measures and incident type 2 diabetes, and compare their predictive performance. The results showed that all markers except height and hip index were positively associated with type 2 diabetes. Waist to height ratio (WHtR) had the strongest associations and predictive ability for type 2 diabetes. Compared to BMI, WHtR and anthropometric risk index had better discrimination for type 2 diabetes risk.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Khalid S. Alwadeai, Saad A. Alhammad
Summary: This study fills the research gap by evaluating the relationship between asthma, smoking, and anthropometric measurements among individuals residing in the United States. The results show that individuals with asthma alone and those who both have asthma and smoke are more likely to have higher scores on anthropometric measurements compared to other groups.
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Education & Educational Research
Pedro Jesus Ruiz-Montero, Silvia Corral-Robles, Marina Garcia-Carmona, Juan Jose Leiva-Olivencia
Summary: This study assessed the development of prosocial competencies in Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) and Sport Science (SS) students through a Service-Learning (S-L) experience. The results showed an improvement in competencies such as organization, proactivity and optimism, self-esteem, and tolerance and respect. The study highlights the transformative role of S-L in promoting cultural diversity and social justice.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT PEDAGOGY
(2023)
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Sport Sciences
Berni Guerrero-Calderon, Jose Alfonso Morcillo, Marcos Chena, Alfonso Castillo-Rodriguez
Summary: This study compared the training and match load of professional soccer players according to their playing position and analyzed the relationship between metabolic and running speed metrics. The results showed significant differences between positions on match day, and different patterns were observed in training. The study suggests that both metabolic and traditional approaches should be used together for load monitoring in professional soccer players, and metabolic power events and the equivalent-distance index can help differentiate the characteristics of players based on their playing position.
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Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Alfonso Castillo-Rodriguez, Cristobal Munoz-Arjona, Wanesa Onetti-Onetti
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between psychological variables and physical responses in soccer referees, finding that national referees showed better psychological responses and obtained greater physical records.
RESEARCH QUARTERLY FOR EXERCISE AND SPORT
(2022)
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Sport Sciences
Rafael Roldan-Marquez, Wanesa Onetti-Onetti, Jose Ramon Alvero-Cruz, Alfonso Castillo-Rodriguez
Summary: The aim of this study was to compare the physiological and physical responses of professional male paddle-tennis players based on game results. It was found that losers had higher heart rates and physical responses compared to winners. Additionally, the study highlighted the importance of player position on the court in determining victory.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS IN SPORT
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Antonio Jesus Casimiro-Andujar, Ricardo Martin-Moya, Maria Marave-Vivas, Pedro Jesus Ruiz-Montero
Summary: Individualized physical exercise can help employees recover and improve energy levels after working, leading to higher productivity and happiness, with positive effects on overall health and mood.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Gerontology
Ricardo Martin-Moya, Pedro Jesus Ruiz-Montero, Enrique Rivera Garcia
Summary: This study explores the barriers faced by Spanish older adults in participating in physical exercise programs, based on their perceptions. The study finds that personal beliefs, socioeconomic and cultural differences in different contexts, and age all have an impact on exercise barriers. Gender differences are also observed, as men tend to face fewer barriers after retirement compared to women who continue to have family responsibilities and are affected by macho culture.
JOURNAL OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
(2022)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
N. Marin-Jimenez, M. Flor-Alemany, P. J. Ruiz-Montero, I Coll-Risco, V. A. Aparicio
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the influence of a 16-week concurrent exercise program on health-related quality of life in middle-aged women. The results showed that this exercise program significantly improved the health-related quality of life in middle-aged women.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Alfonso Castillo-Rodriguez, Alvaro Duran-Salas, Jesus Vicente Gimenez, Wanesa Onetti-Onetti, Luis Suarez-Arrones
Summary: The aim of this study was to analyze the physical and physiological responses of four matches competition and investigate the relationships among three different pitch dimensions of small-sided game (SSG) on youth soccer players. The findings showed that SSG-m and SSG-l were the ideal pitch sizes for replicating the physical responses during match competition.
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Nikola Todorovic, Julen Fernandez-Landa, Asier Santibanez, Branislav Kura, Valdemar Stajer, Darinka Korovljev, Sergej M. Ostojic
Summary: Recent research has shown that hydrogen-rich water has beneficial effects on regulating blood lipid profiles. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effects of hydrogen-rich water consumption on blood lipid panel in clinical populations, and the results indicated that drinking this water can significantly improve lipid status.
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Engineering, Mechanical
Alfonso Castillo-Rodriguez, Wanesa Onetti-Onetti, Filipe Manuel Clemente, Francisco Tomas Gonzalez-Fernandez
Summary: This study used GPS technology to define and classify the physical and physiological performance metrics of national and non-national soccer referees. The findings showed that non-national referees performed better in the high intensity metrics.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART P-JOURNAL OF SPORTS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alfonso Castillo-Rodriguez, Emilio Jose Alejo-Moya, Antonio Figueiredo, Wanesa Onetti-Onetti, Francisco Tomas Gonzalez-Fernandez
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the relationships between physical fitness and physical performance in competition and decision-making. The results showed that physical fitness test was related to the total distance covered in competition and the success rate percentage. Additionally, the physical fitness test score was also related to the number of events called.
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Sport Sciences
Marcos Olvera-Rojas, Pedro Femia-Marzo, Alfonso Castillo-Rodrguez
Summary: The aim of this study was to examine the effect of scoring first on promotion success in the Spanish Liga Smartbank knockout rounds. The sample consisted of all non-scoreless knockout rounds (n = 199) played between the 2004/2005 and 2018/2019 seasons. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis, chi-square tests, and binary logistic regressions. The results showed a significant correlation between scoring first and advancing to the next round (chi(2) [1 df] = 32.37; p < .001). Teams that scored first as the home team advanced 61.7% of the time, while teams that scored first as the away team advanced 79.4% of the time (Total OR = 6.19). Additionally, the importance of gaining an advantage in the first-leg match and scoring first in the second-leg match was also found. This information is valuable for coaches and performance analysts, as it can be applied to competition strategies to prevent the opposing team from scoring and to find ways for their team to take the lead.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2023)
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Sport Sciences
Miguel Angel Campos-Vazquez, Asier Zubillaga, Francisco Javier Toscano-Bendala, Adam Lee Owen, Alfonso Castillo-Rodriguez
Summary: The aim of this study was to compare the demands of high-speed training sessions and competitive matches on professional soccer players. The results showed significant differences between matches and training sessions in various variables. The study also highlighted the importance of incorporating high-velocity actions and increasing running distances in training in order to better replicate match performance.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2023)
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Neurosciences
Francisco Tomas Gonzalez-Fernandez, Alfonso Castillo-Rodriguez, Sixto Gonzalez-Villora, David Hortiguela-Alcala
Summary: The present study aimed to analyze the effects of conducting a warm-up or not on students of the Science Degree in Physical Activity and Sport before starting a practical class. The results showed that warm-up exercises had positive effects on students' vigilance and physical performance, which is significant for physical education teachers.
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Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Francisco Tomas Gonzalez-Fernandez, Filipe Manuel Clemente, Lorena Rodriguez-Garcia, Alfonso Castillo-Rodriguez
Summary: This study aimed to examine the effect of 16 weeks of strength training on anthropometric characteristics and jump height in semi-professional male players. The results showed that strength training can improve body composition and vertical jump performance. However, a combination of training methods that includes power, agility-coordination, speed, and strength can further enhance these improvements.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCE & COACHING
(2023)
