Objective: Long-term exposure to traffic-related air pollution has been linked to increased
risk of obesity and diabetes and may be associated with higher serum levels of the …

Objective: The lower mortality from coronary ischemic disease in populations living at high
altitude has been related to an increase of high‐density lipoprotein (HDL)‐cholesterol at …

Objective To examine associations of proximity to major roadways, sustained exposure to
fine particulate matter (PM 2.5), and acute exposure to ambient air pollutants with …

Background leptin resistance, which may develop during the ageing process, stimulates the
production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and insulin resistance that could impair the muscle …

Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the link between circulating leptin levels and
physical activity and/or physical fitness in apparently healthy Japanese. Methods A total of …

Previous studies of leptin with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors have been limited
by clinical samples or lack of representation of the general population. This cross-sectional …

PURPOSE: To examine the correlates of plasma leptin, including fasting insulin, adiposity,
and several health habits and behaviors among a nondiabetic multiethnic population …

Objective Higher serum leptin levels have been associated with a modestly higher incidence
of cardiovascular disease in studies involving mostly Caucasian men. We aimed to assess …

Background Association of sedentary behavior and plasma leptin levels is a popular topic in
recent research. Aged populations often suffer from cardiometabolic diseases, and leptin is …

Background: Leptin might influence body weight among smokers. Design:(A) Screening of
plasma leptin levels in 222 sedentary, smoking and non-smoking middle-aged men.(B) …