Biological aging is typically associated with a progressive increase in body fat mass and a
loss of lean body mass. Owing to the metabolic consequences of reduced muscle mass, it is …

Women live longer than men and develop cardiovascular disease (CVD) at an older age.
The metabolic syndrome represents a major risk factor for the development of CVD, and …

Background In patients undergoing dialysis, therapy with calcitriol or paricalcitol or other
vitamin D agents is associated with reduced mortality. Observational data suggests that low …

NAFLD is the leading cause of chronic liver disease in the Western world with an estimated
prevalence of 20–30%. Lifestyle interventions targeted at weight loss through dietary …

The risk of developing both metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is
inversely associated with regular exercise training (ET). Excess weight is also strongly …

Effect of Weight Loss, Diet, Exercise, and Bariatric Surgery on Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver
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Background The clustering of metabolic and cardiovascular risk factors is known as
metabolic syndrome (MetS). The risk of having MetS is strongly associated with increased …

OBJECTIVES: To examine associations between self‐reported television (TV) viewing time
and overall sitting time with the metabolic syndrome and its components. DESIGN: Cross …

The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a clustering of metabolic abnormalities that increase the
risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. The exact …

Compared with our ancestors, Western societies today lead a lifestyle that is much more
sedentary, probably as a result of cultural changes stemming from modern socio-economic …