Sedentary behaviors (SB) are characterized by low energy expenditure while in a sitting or
reclining posture. Evidence relevant to understanding the physiology of SB can be derived …

Obesity, diabetes mellitus (mostly type 2), and COVID-19 show mutual interactions because
they are not only risk factors for both acute and chronic COVID-19 manifestations, but also …

Background Despite the adoption of minimally invasive techniques, recovery after
abdominal surgery takes a long time. Electronic health (eHealth) modalities can provide …

Physical inactivity (PI) is a major risk factor of chronic diseases. A major aspect of PI is loss
of muscle mass and strength. The latter phenomenon significantly impacts daily life and …

Astronauts in microgravity experience multi-system deconditioning, impacting their inflight
efficiency and inducing dysfunctions upon return to Earth gravity. To fill the sex gap of …

Background Bed‐rest (BR) of only a few days duration reduces muscle protein synthesis
and induces skeletal muscle atrophy and insulin resistance, but the scale and juxtaposition …

As a result of advances in medical treatments and associated policy over the last century, life
expectancy has risen substantially and continues to increase globally. However, the …

Physical inactivity is the fourth leading cause of death in the world. It is associated with
myriad diseases and premature death. Two possible contributing factors are postprandial …

We evaluated the impacts of COVID‐19 on multi‐organ and metabolic function in patients
following severe hospitalised infection compared to controls. Patients (n= 21) without …

Dietary countermeasures to mitigate detrimental spaceflight‐induced effects on bone health
would alleviate the requirements and the consequences imposed by other types of …