Sarcopenia and obesity are 2 global concerns associated with adverse health outcomes in older people. Evidence on the population-based prevalence of the combination of sarcopenia with obesity (sarcopenic obesity [SO]) and its association with mortality are still limited.Objective To investigate the prevalence of sarcopenia and SO and their association with all-cause mortality.Design, Setting, and Participants This large-scale,… Continue reading #Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic #Obesity and Mortality Among Older People
Tag: Obesity
Apple cider # for weight management in Lebanese adolescents and young adults with #overweight and obesity: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Background and aims Obesity and overweight have become significant health concerns worldwide, leading to an increased interest in finding natural remedies for weight reduction. One such remedy that has gained popularity is apple cider vinegar (ACV).Objective To investigate the effects of ACV consumption on weight, blood glucose, triglyceride and cholesterol levels in a sample of the Lebanese… Continue reading Apple cider # for weight management in Lebanese adolescents and young adults with #overweight and obesity: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Long-term #cancer outcomes after #bariatric surgery
ObjectiveObesity is associated with increased cancer risk. Because of the substantial and sustained weight loss following bariatric surgery, postsurgical patients are ideal to study the association of weight loss and cancer.MethodsRetrospectively (1982–2019), 21,837 bariatric surgery patients (surgery, 1982–2018) were matched 1:1 by age, sex, and BMI with a nonsurgical comparison group. Procedures included gastric bypass,… Continue reading Long-term #cancer outcomes after #bariatric surgery
The #fructose survival hypothesis for #obesity
The fructose survival hypothesis proposes that obesity and metabolic disorders may have developed from over-stimulation of an evolutionary-based biologic response (survival switch) that aims to protect animals in advance of crisis. The response is characterized by hunger, thirst, foraging, weight gain, fat accumulation, insulin resistance, systemic inflammation and increased blood pressure. The process is initiated by the… Continue reading The #fructose survival hypothesis for #obesity
Testicular volume in 268 children and adolescents followed-up for childhood obesity—a retrospective cross-sectional study
AbstractContextPrevalence of obesity in childhood has increased over the past few decades. The impact of obesity and of obesity-related metabolic disorders on testicular growth is unknown.ObjectiveTo evaluate the impact of obesity, hyperinsulinemia, and insulin resistance on testicular volume (TV) in pre-pubertal (<9 years), peri-pubertal (9-14 years), and post-pubertal (14-16 years) periods.MethodsWe collected data on TV,… Continue reading Testicular volume in 268 children and adolescents followed-up for childhood obesity—a retrospective cross-sectional study
Lifestyle mediators of associations among siestas, obesity, and metabolic health
ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to determine the association between siestas/no siestas and obesity, considering siesta duration (long: >30 minutes, short: ≤30 minutes), and test whether siesta traits and/or lifestyle factors mediate the association of siestas with obesity and metabolic syndrome (MetS).MethodsThis was a cross-sectional study of 3275 adults from a Mediterranean population (the Obesity, Nutrigenetics,… Continue reading Lifestyle mediators of associations among siestas, obesity, and metabolic health
Parent-Offspring Associations in Body Composition: Findings From the Southampton Women’s Survey Prospective Cohort Study
Children born to parents who are overweight or obese have a high risk of adult obesity, but it is unclear if transgenerational associations relating to unfavorable body composition differ by parent.ObjectiveTo examine differential mother-offspring and father-offspring associations in body composition in early childhood.MethodsA total of 240 mother-father-offspring trios from a prospective UK population-based pre-birth cohort… Continue reading Parent-Offspring Associations in Body Composition: Findings From the Southampton Women’s Survey Prospective Cohort Study
Obesity impacts the expression of Alzheimer’s disease–related genes: The Framingham Heart Study
IntroductionWe investigated associations of obesity with the expression of Alzheimer's disease (AD)–related genes in a large community-based cohort.MethodsThe sample consisted of 5619 participants from the Framingham Heart Study. Obesity metrics included body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR). Gene expression was measured for a set of 74 AD-related genes, derived by integrating genome-wide association… Continue reading Obesity impacts the expression of Alzheimer’s disease–related genes: The Framingham Heart Study
Micronutrient deficiencies and anaemia associated with body mass index in Australian adults: a cross-sectional study
Aim To estimate the prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies and anaemia, and their association with body mass index (BMI) categories among Australian adults. Method We analysed data from the 2011–2013 Australian Health Survey from 3539 participants aged 18 years and over (without known pregnancy) with measured weight and height, and nutrient biomarkers. To address complex sampling,… Continue reading Micronutrient deficiencies and anaemia associated with body mass index in Australian adults: a cross-sectional study
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