Constant cerebral blood flow (CBF) is vital to human survival. Originally thought to receive
steady blood flow, the brain has shown to experience increases in blood flow during …

The Diabetes Prevention Program recently provided compelling evidence of the health
benefits of modest weight loss [1]. This 4-year study examined more than 3200 overweight …

Objective: This study examined the effects of exercise on metabolic risk variables insulin,
leptin, glucose, and triglycerides in overweight/obese postmenopausal women. Research …

UNLABELLED: Physical activity in the prevention and treatment of hypertension in the
obese. PURPOSE: The purpose of this paper was to assess the value of physical exercise in …

It has been recognized that facilitation of fat metabolism is important for both performance
and the health-related aspects of exercise. Although several studies have described the …

Obesity and overweight are linked to a wide range of medical conditions, such as
hypertension, diabetes mellitus, osteoarthritis, obstructive sleep apnea, and coronary artery …

OBJECTIVE: To review the published literature regarding the effect of caloric restriction,
pharmacologic intervention, and exercise to promote the loss of visceral adipose tissue …

OBJECTIVE To determine prevalence of diabetes and associated risk factors in the
population of Bahrain. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS A cross-sectional study of …

Abstract Background/Aims Obesity has become a global epidemic, and a major preventable
cause of morbidity and mortality. Management strategies and treatment protocols are …

BACKGROUND: We assessed the impact of an exercise and diet program for two weeks in a
specialized institute and six weeks at home on body composition and exercise metabolism …