Intermuscular adipose tissue (IMAT) is a distinct adipose depot described in early reports as
a 'fatty replacement'or 'muscle fat infiltration'that was linked to ageing and neuromuscular …

A substantial loss of muscle mass and strength (sarcopenia), a decreased regenerative
capacity, and a compromised physical performance are hallmarks of aging skeletal muscle …

Abstract Purpose of Review As the ongoing epidemic of adult and childhood obesity grows,
it puts a greater burden on individuals and the healthcare system due to increased …

Lipolysis is the process by which triglycerides (TGs) are hydrolyzed to free fatty acids (FFAs)
and glycerol. In adipocytes, this is achieved by sequential action of adipose TG lipase …

Background Studies on the association of fasting insulin concentrations or insulin resistance
with subsequent risk of hypertension have yielded conflicting results. Objective To …

Obesity, characterized by excessive adiposity, is a risk factor for many metabolic
pathologies, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Numerous studies have shown that …

Low body mass index (BMI) is a well‐established risk factor for fracture in postmenopausal
women. Height and obesity have also been associated with increased fracture risk at some …

Background: Abdominal obesity is a well-established risk factor for the development of type
2 diabetes. However, sex differences may exist. We aimed to investigate the associations of …

Body composition analysis has become a useful tool in both clinical and research settings.
Its use in the pediatric population is complicated by the rapid periods of growth and physical …

Objective To review recent advances in understanding the cellular mechanisms that
regulate fat distribution. Methods In this review, new insights into depot and sex differences …