Obesity and osteoporosis have become major global health problems over the last decades
as their prevalence is increasing. The interaction between obesity and bone metabolism is …

Lower vitamin D in obese people is a consistent finding across age, ethnicity, and
geography. This may not always reflect a clinical problem. Obese people need higher …

Background The association between obesity and fracture risk may be skeletal site-and sex-
specific but results among studies are inconsistent. Whilst several studies reported higher …

Overweight and obesity according to the definition of the WHO are considered as an
abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. Studies comparing fracture …

OBJECTIVE: Adequate vitamin D is essential for skeletal health in developing children.
Although excess body weight is associated with risk of vitamin D deficiency, the national …

Excess body weight due to obesity has traditionally been considered to have a positive
effect on bone; however, more recent findings suggest that bone quality is compromised …

While the benefits of regular participation in physical activity in children and young people
are clear, misconceptions have developed about the possible negative effects and potential …

Aldosterone, secreted by the adrenal zona glomerulosa, enhances sodium retention, thus
increasing blood volume and pressure. Excessive production of aldosterone results in high …

Obesity and aging have both seen dramatic increases in prevalence throughout society.
This review seeks to highlight common pathologies that present with obesity, along with the …

Background: The mechanism and clinical significance of low circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin
D [25 (OH) D] in obese people are unknown. Low total 25 (OH) D may be due to low vitamin …