Abdominal obesity, adipokines and non-communicable diseases
Abdominal obesity may be defined as excess deposits of fat in the abdominal region. It is a
common health condition seen in South Asians and is positively related to non …
common health condition seen in South Asians and is positively related to non …
The effect of low-volume high-intensity interval training on body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Evidence for the efficacy of low-volume high-intensity interval training (HIIT) for
the modulation of body composition is unclear. Objectives We examined the effect of low …
the modulation of body composition is unclear. Objectives We examined the effect of low …
Overview of epidemiology and contribution of obesity to cardiovascular disease
The prevalence of obesity has increased worldwide and is a source of concern since the
negative consequences of obesity start as early as in childhood. The most commonly used …
negative consequences of obesity start as early as in childhood. The most commonly used …
Pathophysiology of human visceral obesity: an update
A Tchernof, JP Després - Physiological reviews, 2013 - journals.physiology.org
Excess intra-abdominal adipose tissue accumulation, often termed visceral obesity, is part of
a phenotype including dysfunctional subcutaneous adipose tissue expansion and ectopic …
a phenotype including dysfunctional subcutaneous adipose tissue expansion and ectopic …
A systematic review and meta‐analysis on the effects of exercise training versus hypocaloric diet: distinct effects on body weight and visceral adipose tissue
R Verheggen, MFH Maessen, DJ Green… - Obesity …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Summary Exercise training ('exercise') and hypocaloric diet ('diet') are frequently prescribed
for weight loss in obesity. Whilst body weight changes are commonly used to evaluate …
for weight loss in obesity. Whilst body weight changes are commonly used to evaluate …
Body fat distribution and risk of cardiovascular disease: an update
JP Després - Circulation, 2012 - Am Heart Assoc
Epidemiological, clinical, and mechanistic preclinical studies conducted in the field of
cardiovascular medicine have led to remarkable progress in our understanding of …
cardiovascular medicine have led to remarkable progress in our understanding of …
The concept of normal weight obesity
E Oliveros, VK Somers, O Sochor, K Goel… - Progress in …, 2014 - Elsevier
Individuals with normal body weight by body mass index (BMI) and high body fat percentage
show a high degree of metabolic dysregulation. This phenomenon, defined as normal …
show a high degree of metabolic dysregulation. This phenomenon, defined as normal …
Antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phenolic activities in extra virgin olive oil
S Cicerale, LJ Lucas, RSJ Keast - Current opinion in biotechnology, 2012 - Elsevier
The Mediterranean diet is associated with a lower incidence of chronic degenerative
diseases and higher life expectancy. These health benefits have been partially attributed to …
diseases and higher life expectancy. These health benefits have been partially attributed to …
Association between midlife obesity and its metabolic consequences, cerebrovascular disease, and cognitive decline
Context Chronic obesity is associated with several complications, including cognitive
impairment and dementia. However, we have only piecemeal knowledge of the mechanisms …
impairment and dementia. However, we have only piecemeal knowledge of the mechanisms …
The role of adipose tissue and adipokines in obesity‐related inflammatory diseases
CR Balistreri, C Caruso… - Mediators of inflammation, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Obesity is an energy‐rich condition associated with overnutrition, which impairs systemic
metabolic homeostasis and elicits stress. It also activates an inflammatory process in …
metabolic homeostasis and elicits stress. It also activates an inflammatory process in …