The changing epidemiology of liver diseases in the Asia–Pacific region
This Review presents current epidemiological trends of the most common liver diseases in
Asia–Pacific countries. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) remains the primary cause of cirrhosis; …
Asia–Pacific countries. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) remains the primary cause of cirrhosis; …
Older people's perspectives on participation in physical activity: a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative literature
Background Physical inactivity accounts for 9% of all deaths worldwide and is among the top
10 risk factors for global disease burden. Nearly half of people aged over 60 years are …
10 risk factors for global disease burden. Nearly half of people aged over 60 years are …
Barriers and facilitators to the uptake and maintenance of healthy behaviours by people at mid-life: a rapid systematic review
Background With an ageing population, there is an increasing societal impact of ill health in
later life. People who adopt healthy behaviours are more likely to age successfully. To …
later life. People who adopt healthy behaviours are more likely to age successfully. To …
Barriers and facilitators to physical activity for young adult women: a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative literature
Background Physical activity (PA) has many benefits in preventing diseases and
maintaining physical and mental health. Women, in particular, can benefit from regular PA …
maintaining physical and mental health. Women, in particular, can benefit from regular PA …
Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease mortality in Asian American subgroups
Background: Asian American individuals comprise the fastest-growing race and ethnic
group in the United States. Certain subgroups may be at disproportionately high …
group in the United States. Certain subgroups may be at disproportionately high …
Time‐efficient inspiratory muscle strength training lowers blood pressure and improves endothelial function, NO bioavailability, and oxidative stress in midlife/older …
DH Craighead, TC Heinbockel… - Journal of the …, 2021 - Am Heart Assoc
Background High‐resistance inspiratory muscle strength training (IMST) is a novel, time‐
efficient physical training modality. Methods and Results We performed a double‐blind …
efficient physical training modality. Methods and Results We performed a double‐blind …
Youth-onset type 2 diabetes mellitus: an urgent challenge
The incidence and prevalence of youth-onset type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and its
complications are increasing worldwide. Youth-onset T2DM has been reported in all racial …
complications are increasing worldwide. Youth-onset T2DM has been reported in all racial …
Psychological determinants of physical activity across the life course: A" DEterminants of DIet and Physical ACtivity"(DEDIPAC) umbrella systematic literature review
Low levels of physical activity (PA) are reported to contribute to the occurrence of non-
communicable diseases over the life course. Although psychological factors have been …
communicable diseases over the life course. Although psychological factors have been …
Motivational factors and barriers towards initiating and maintaining strength training in women: a systematic review and meta-synthesis
A Vasudevan, E Ford - Prevention Science, 2022 - Springer
Strength training (ST) or resistance training is important in the development and
maintenance of musculoskeletal and cardiovascular health in women of all ages; however …
maintenance of musculoskeletal and cardiovascular health in women of all ages; however …
[HTML][HTML] Genetic and environmental factors contributing to visceral adiposity in Asian populations
R Williams, M Periasamy - Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2020 - synapse.koreamed.org
Obesity-associated metabolic illnesses are increasing at an alarming rate in Asian countries.
A common feature observed in the Asian population is a higher incidence of abdominal …
A common feature observed in the Asian population is a higher incidence of abdominal …