Excessive and prolonged intake of highly palatable, high fat (HF) foods contributes to the
pathogenesis of obesity, metabolic syndrome, and cognitive impairment. Exercise can …

Physical activity has beneficial effects on not only improving some disease conditions but
also by preventing the development of multiple disorders. Experiments in this study …

The ranges of mechanisms by which exercise affects energy balance remain unclear. One
potential mechanism may be that exercise reduces intake and preference for highly …

The modern environment is characterized by convenient access to a variety of high-fat (HF)
foods and encourages excess energy intake, which leads to weight gain. While healthier …

Prolonged consumption of a palatable, high fat (HF) diet paired with a lack of physical
activity can exacerbate the development of obesity. Exercise can facilitate the maintenance …

We have previously demonstrated that running-wheel access normalizes the food intake
and body weight of Otsuka Long-Evens Tokushima Fatty (OLETF) rats. Following 6 wk of …

Metabolic disease risk is influenced by genetics and modifiable factors, such as physical
activity and diet. Beginning at 6 weeks of age, rats selectively bred for high (HVR) versus low …

The simultaneous introduction of wheel running (WR) and diet choice (high-carbohydrate
chow vs. high-fat diet) results in sex-specific diet choice patterns in rats. WR induces a high …

Objective: Increased dietary fat intake is a precipitating factor for the development of obesity
and associated metabolic disturbances. Physically active individuals generally have a …

It is widely accepted that lifestyle plays a crucial role on the quality of life in individuals,
particularly in western societies where poor diet is correlated to alterations in behavior and …