Frontiers in Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17
Published: Aug. 10, 2023
Obesity
is
an
important
factor
that
threatens
human
health.
The
occurrence
of
many
chronic
diseases
related
to
obesity,
and
cognitive
function
decline
often
occurs
with
the
onset
obesity.
With
further
prevalence
it
bound
lead
a
wider
range
dysfunction
(ORCD).
Therefore,
crucial
suppress
ORCD
through
intervention.
In
this
regard,
exercise
has
been
shown
be
effective
in
preventing
obesity
improving
as
non-drug
treatment.
There
sufficient
evidence
regulatory
effect
on
growth
closely
function—insulin-like
1
(IGF-1).
IGF-1
may
mediator
exercise.
This
article
reviews
effects
regulation
IGF-1.
It
analyzes
mechanism
by
which
can
improve
regulating
Overall,
review
provides
from
relevant
animal
studies
studies,
showing
plays
role
ORCD.
emphasizes
importance
IGF-1,
helps
understand
health
promotes
research
treatment
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
Sleep
duration
and
physical
activity
(PA)
are
critical
factors
influencing
mortality
risk.
However,
the
interaction
between
sleep
PA
with
risk
among
cancer
survivors
has
not
been
well
explored.
This
cross-sectional
study
utilized
data
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
spanning
2007-2018.
Multivariable
Cox
regression
analysis
restricted
cubic
splines
were
employed
to
evaluate
hazard
ratios
(HRs)
95%
confidence
intervals
(CIs)
of
association
in
survivors.
Multiplicative
additive
terms
constructed
assess
effects.
The
included
a
total
2,528
adult
(aged≥20
years).
exhibited
U-shaped
all-cause
cancer-specific
mortality,
while
demonstrating
an
inverted
L-shaped
cardiovascular
disease
(CVD)
mortality.
Compared
physically
inactive
participants,
those
adequate
had
lower
risks
(HR
=
0.542,
CI:
0.540-0.543),
0.486,
0.484-0.488),
CVD
0.759,
0.755-0.763)
A
significant
was
found
extreme
on
(long
duration:
relative
excess
due
(RERI)
1.514,
1.504-1.525;
short
RERI
0.725,
0.713-0.737).
Extreme
lack
associated
independently
jointly.
Maintain
appropriate
doing
regular
may
synergistically
improve
survival
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(7), P. 1903 - 1903
Published: July 5, 2023
Civilization
diseases
are
defined
as
non-communicable
that
affect
a
large
part
of
the
population.
Examples
such
depression
and
cardiovascular
disease.
Importantly,
World
Health
Organization
warns
against
an
increase
in
both
these.
This
narrative
review
aims
to
summarize
available
information
on
measurable
risk
factors
for
CVD
based
existing
literature.
The
paper
reviews
epidemiology
main
coexistence
authors
emphasize
there
is
evidence
link
between
Here,
we
highlight
common
disease,
including
obesity,
diabetes,
physical
inactivity,
well
importance
prevention
treatment
preventing
other
mental
disorders.
Conversely,
effective
can
also
help
prevent
improve
health
outcomes.
It
seems
advisable
introduce
screening
tests
patients
treated
cardiac
reasons.
mood
disorders,
it
worth
controlling
factors,
example,
by
checking
blood
pressure
pulse
during
routine
visits.
paying
attention
condition
with
CVD.
study
underlines
interdisciplinary
co-operation.
Sports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(2), P. 44 - 44
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
From
a
young
age,
children
learn
different
motor
skills
known
as
fundamental
skills.
The
acquisition
of
these
is
crucial
for
the
future
development
context-tailored
actions
that
could
improve
adherence
to
physical
activity
(PA)
practice.
Motor
competence
and
function
deficits
have
been
associated
with
pediatric
obesity.
We
reviewed
literature
data
regarding
in
pediatrics
impaired
performance
adolescents
Cureus,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 20, 2024
Childhood
obesity
has
become
a
major
public
health
concern
around
the
world,
with
rise
in
prevalence
over
last
few
decades.
This
abstract
provides
an
overview
of
pediatric
obesity,
including
its
causes,
implications,
and
potential
treatments.
is
caused
by
complex
combination
environmental,
genetic,
behavioral
variables.
A
child's
likelihood
developing
influenced
factors,
such
as
socioeconomic
status,
family
dynamics,
cultural
norms.
leads
to
extensive
repercussions,
elevating
risk
chronic
conditions,
diabetes,
cardiovascular
diseases,
mental
challenges.
Furthermore,
children
dealing
often
face
social
stigmatization,
diminished
self-esteem,
academic
struggles.
Efforts
prevent
manage
childhood
should
employ
comprehensive
multi-tiered
approach.
involves
enacting
policies
geared
toward
enhancing
nutrition
schools
communities,
advocating
for
increased
physical
activity
(PA),
curbing
sedentary
behaviors.
Neurobiology of Pain,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13, P. 100126 - 100126
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Routine
physical
activity
reduces
the
onset
of
pain
and
exercise
is
a
first
line
treatment
for
individuals
who
develop
chronic
pain.
In
both
preclinical
clinical
research
regular
(routine
sessions)
produces
relief
through
multiple
mechanisms
such
as
alterations
in
central
peripheral
nervous
system.
More
recently,
it
has
been
appreciated
that
can
also
alter
immune
system
to
prevent
or
reduce
animal
models,
at
site
injury
model
induction,
dorsal
root
ganglia,
systemically
throughout
body
produce
analgesia.
Most
notably
shows
ability
dampen
presence
pro-inflammatory
cells
cytokines
these
locations.
Exercise
decreases
M1
macrophages
IL-6,
IL-1β,
TFNα,
while
increasing
M2
IL-10,
IL-4,
IL-1ra.
research,
single
bout
an
acute
inflammatory
response,
however
repeated
training
lead
anti-inflammatory
profile
leading
symptom
relief.
Despite
benefits
routine
exercise,
direct
effect
on
function
populations
remains
unexplored.
This
review
will
discuss
more
detail
which
demonstrates
numerous
ways
types
closes
with
implications
findings
along
suggestions
future
directions.
Children,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(6), P. 928 - 928
Published: May 24, 2023
Exergames
are
defined
as
digital
games
that
require
bodily
movements
to
play,
stimulating
an
active
gaming
experience
function
a
form
of
physical
activity
(PA).
The
players
interact
with
the
game
through
whole-body
improving
energy
expenditure.
may
be
effective
in
and
psychological
aspects
children
adolescents
obesity.
In
this
narrative
review,
we
synthesized
current
evidence
regarding
role
exergames
modifying
body
composition
weight
promoting
changes
sedentary
behavior
define
benefits
video
useful
tools
for
fighting
sedentarism
outline
future
directions
exergaming
supplementation
exercise
rather
than
replacement
educational
programs
pediatric
Data
from
literature
indicate
offer
interesting
impact
on
childhood
obesity
considered
potential
strategy
controlling
gain
composition,
promote
PA,
decrease
time
spent
However,
exergame
use
also
has
some
limits,
such
children’s
poor
self-regulation
structuring
use.
Therefore,
prudent
approach
should
maintained,
additional
high-quality
research
is
needed
determine
if
can
effectively
used
treatment
new
media,
replacement,
could
combat
prevention.
Life,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(12), P. 1583 - 1583
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Obesity
represents
a
critical
public
health
concern,
often
linked
to
low-grade
chronic
inflammation
starting
in
childhood.
This
study
aimed
evaluate
the
impact
of
12-week
kinesiotherapy
program
on
physical
performance
and
levels
leptin
C-reactive
protein
(CRP)
overweight
obese
children.
Methods:
Conducted
at
Filantropia
Municipal
Clinical
Hospital,
160
children
aged
6
15
were
randomly
assigned
group
(SG,
n
=
80)
control
(CG,
80).
The
SG
engaged
tailored
program,
while
CG
maintained
their
usual
activities.
All
families
learned
five
key
principles
for
preventing
managing
obesity.
Results:
Results
indicated
significant
improvements
SG,
with
enhancements
min
walking
distance,
Timed
Up
Go
test,
cadence
(all
p-values
<
0.001).
Notably,
CRP
(23.02
±
7.17
16.62
7.83,
4.13
1.00
3.90
0.95
mg/l,
respectively)
decreased
significantly
contrasting
no
changes
CG.
Regression
analysis
revealed
positive
correlation
between
activity
(coefficient:
0.5642,
R-squared:
0.266).
Conclusions:
These
findings
suggest
that
targeted
exercise
programs
can
effectively
enhance
reduce
markers
children,
highlighting
importance
interventions
BMC Health Services Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Jan. 3, 2025
Despite
assumptions
that
insurance
coverage
would
boost
oral
healthcare
utilization
in
Nigeria,
there
is
insufficient
evidence
supporting
this
claim.
This
study
investigates
the
associations
between
residential
location,
awareness
of
health
scheme,
history
dental
service
utilization,
and
acceptance
among
individuals
benefiting
from
Ilera
Eko
Scheme;
a
scheme
integrates
preventive
curative
care
into
state
scheme.
A
cross-sectional
survey
was
conducted
July
to
November
2023
recruiting
database
1520
enrollees
aged
18
72-years-old
who
had
been
on
for
at
least
three
months.
An
interviewer-administered
questionnaire
used
collect
data
participants
living
five
regions
Lagos
State.
The
dependent
variable
utilization.
independent
variables
were
about
problem,
location
respondents
(Lagos
Island,
Badagry,
Epe,
Ikorodu
Ikeja),
perception
confounding
age
last
birthday,
sex
birth
(male
or
female),
educational
level
(no
education,
primary,
secondary,
tertiary
education),
income
(<
50,000,
50,000–10000,
150,000–200,000,
>
200,000),
employment
status
(employed,
self-employed
unemployed),
marital
(single,
married,
divorced.
widow/widower)
duration
6
months,
6–12
12
months).
binary
logistic
regression
analysis
determine
variables,
controlling
confounders.
recruited
485
which
31
(6.4%)
services.
Respondents
with
problems
higher
odds
using
(AOR:21.065;
p
<
0.001).
Residents
Ikeja
significantly
lower
when
compared
residents
Island
(AOR:
0.174;
=
0.005).
Innovative
approaches
are
needed
drive
free
packages
schemes
State,
especially
care.
British Journal of Visual Impairment,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
Youth
with
visual
impairments
(YVI)
do
not
participate
in
adequate
daily
physical
activity,
which
can
adversely
impact
their
health
indices,
fitness,
and
overall
quality
of
life
(QoL).
However,
little
is
known
about
the
activity
on
QoL
YVI.
This
study
examined
effect
a
sports
camp
Participants
included
49
YVI
9
to
18
years.
Thirty-three
participants
attended
week-long
16
served
as
controls.
completed
pre-
post-tests
using
VISION-QL
Pediatric
Quality-of-Life
Inventory
(PedsQL™)
surveys.
To
provide
further
context,
two
focus
groups
were
conducted
from
participants.
There
no
significant
differences
between
post-test
groups,
although
pre-test
scores
did
exhibit
significance
7
10
domains
significantly
different
groups.
In
addition,
higher
found
intervention
group
for
education
social
subscales.
Considering
many
attending
had
previous
experiences
at
camps,
benefits
likely
illustrated
more
comparison
pre-tests
rather
than
across
period.
These
findings
indicate
importance
regular
upon
