Research Paper Title Population-wide Weight Loss and Regain in Relation to Diabetes Burden and Cardiovascular Mortality in Cuba 1980-2010: Repeated Cross Sectional Surveys and Ecological Comparison of Secular Trends. Study Question Did the pattern of population-wide weight loss and regain in Cuba during and after the economic crisis of the 1990s result in changes in… Read More
Can Obesity be a Disability?
It is only necessary to establish ‘an impairment’ and its effect, not its cause, says the EAT In Walker v Sita Information Networking Computing Ltd the EAT (Employment Appeals Tribunal) had to determine whether an ET (employment tribunal) was right to rule that an obese employee was not disabled because there was no identifiable cause… Read More
Research: Kids and Metabolic Syndrome
Research Paper Title Adiponectin in Eutrophic and Obese Children as a Biomarker to Predict Metabolic Syndrome and Each of Its Components. Background Obesity is associated with the rise of non-communicable diseases worldwide. The pathophysiology behind this disease involves the increase of adipose tissue (i.e. fat), being inversely related to adiponectin, but directly related to insulin… Read More
Research: To Sleep or Not to Sleep
Research Paper Title Association between Perceived Insufficient Sleep, Frequent Mental Distress, Obesity and Chronic Dieases Amnog US Adults, 2009 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Background Although evidence suggests that poor sleep is associated with chronic disease, little research has been conducted to assess the relationships between insufficient sleep, frequent mental distress (FMD ≥14 days during… Read More
Research: Walkable Communities & Adolescent Weight
According to the Bridging the Gap study, the odds of student overweight or obesity decreased if they lived in communities with higher walkability index scores. Physical activity plays an important role in fighting obesity and overweight. The physical environment of communities can significantly impact physical activity and, therefore, health outcomes. Key Findings: The odds of… Read More
Research: Educational Differences & Physical Fitness
Research Paper Title Educational Differences in Self-rated Physical Fitness among Finns. Background The high educated live longer and healthier lives when compared to the low educated. Physical fitness as a health indicator reflects the level of physical activity along with other health-influencing factors such as obesity, smoking, chronic diseases and individual training effects. Studies support… Read More
Research: Outdoor Advertising, Obesity & Soft Drinks
Research Paper Title Outdoor Advetising, Obesity and Soda Consumption: A Cross-sectional Study. Background Recent research has shown that neighborhood characteristics are associated with obesity prevalence. While food advertising in periodicals and television has been linked to overweight and obesity, it is unknown whether outdoor advertising is related to obesity. Methods To test the association between… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 