The rapid increase in the prevalence and severity of obesity in children is likely to lower the
age of onset and increase the incidence of cardiovascular disease worldwide …

Cytokines influence tissue and cell physiology in positive and negative ways. Our aim in this
chapter is to briefly present on select cytokines and their relationship to disease, metabolic …

Adipose tissue inflammation causes metabolic disturbances, including insulin resistance
and hepatic steatosis. Exercise training (EX) may decrease adipose tissue inflammation …

Childhood obesity is increasing alarmingly, and a strong association with chronic diseases
has been established. Specific adipokines are released from the adipose tissue and relate …

Objective Because physical exercise has been widely used for primary and secondary
preventions of cardiometabolic diseases arising with menopause, the aim of our study was …

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Adipocytokines may have a key role in the development of
atherosclerosis and type 2 diabetes. The purpose of this study was to examine the …

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a three-dimensional malformation of the spine of
unknown cause that develops between 10 and 18 years old and affects 2–3% of …

This study aimed to investigate if moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and aerobic
fitness are associated with cardiovascular risk factors in HIV+ children and adolescents …

Background: Inflammatory markers, adiponectin, and movement/nonmovement behaviors
have all been linked to risk factors for cardiovascular disease; however, the association …

The metabolic consequences of cerebral palsy (CP) have not been reported. The
observations and suggestions presented in this article are based on our current knowledge …