The aim of this single-blind randomized controlled trial was to compare the effects of plyometric jump training (PJT), with (RG) and without (NRG) between-session drill randomization, on performance measures (ie, jumping and sprinting abilities, change of direction speed, and technical performance) in youth male basketball players (age, 10.2±1.7 years), assigned to either the NRG (n= 7), RG (n= 6), or control group (n= 6). Before and after the intervention, countermovement jump, 20-cm drop jump, 30-m sprint (with or without …

Background Associations of cardiometabolic risk factors with heart rate variability (HRV) in children are unclear. We examined associations of cardiometabolic risk score (CRS) and individual cardiometabolic risk factors with HRV variables in 6‐to 8‐year‐olds. Methods The participants were a population‐based sample of 443 children participating in baseline measurements of the Physical Activity and Nutrition in Children trial. Cardiometabolic risk factors included waist circumference (WC), insulin, glucose, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol …

In recent years, worldwide obesity has increased both in the adult as well as childhood populations. Research shows that obesity nowadays is associated with still younger age. What is currently becoming the focal point of attention is the prevalence of obesity in people with intellectual disabilities whose physical and mental limitations affect, to a certain degree, their daily lives. Nevertheless, there is a lack of data for the childhood population with intellectual disabilities. This research seeks to compare trends in BMI indicators and eating …

Purpose Sarcopenia is an involuntary loss of muscle mass, strength, and physical performance associated with aging. Sarcopenia contributes to adverse health outcomes. Milk contains essential amino acids important for maintaining muscle. We investigated the relationships among milk consumption frequency (MCF), muscle mass, and strength in Korean adults. Methods We analyzed the data from 16,173 adults in the 2008–2011 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES), 13,537 adults in the 2014 …

Objective: To investigate the relationships between respiratory function and osteoporosis, 132 premenopausal and 98 postmenopausal women were evaluated. Methods: Bone mineral density (BMD) was measured with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Pulmonary function and anthropometric parameters were measured using a spirometer and a body composition analyzer. Results: Lumbar spine and proximal femur BMDs in postmenopausal women with forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1)≥ 92.0% averaged 0.83±0.12 g/cm 2 …

Objective: Because of the high incidence of recurrent colorectal adenomas, regular surveillance by colonoscopy is recommended. However, there is still a shortage of information on the factors that influence the incidence of recurrent colorectal adenomas in patients with a history of these lesions. The aim of this study was to determine the association between the development of recurrent colorectal adenomas, metabolic syndrome and obesity. Subjects and methods: The hospital-based cohort was composed of …

[Purpose] This study investigated the effect of the use of trekking poles on muscle and cartilage damage and fatigue during downhill walking in obese women.[Subjects and Methods] Subjects included eight obese women who had a body fat percentage greater than 30. Subjects performed downhill walking without a trekking pole (NP) and with a trekking pole (TP) at 50% heart rate reserve for 30 minutes on a treadmill. The treadmill was set at a 15% downhill declination. Blood samples were collected to examine muscle damage (serum …

Purpose Cancer cachexia is characterized by decreased body weight (mainly lean body mass [LBM]) and negatively impacts quality of life (QOL) and prognosis. Anamorelin (ONO-7643) is a novel selective ghrelin receptor agonist under development for treating cancer cachexia. Methods In this double-blind, exploratory phase 2 trial, we examined the efficacy and safety of anamorelin in Japanese patients (n= 181) with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and cancer cachexia (≥ 5% weight loss within the previous 6 months). The …

[Purpose] The present study investigated the effects of wearing germanium-coated functional clothing on tympanic temperature, thermal sensation, heat shock protein 70 (Hsp70), and lactate during endurance exercise.[Subjects and Methods] Nine healthy and untrained male subjects were enrolled. Subjects ran for 60 min on a treadmill (75% heart rate reserve) in the following 2 tests: 1) control test (wearing conventional clothing) and 2) experimental test (wearing germanium-coated functional clothing). During each test, the …

… Effects of a rare sugar, D-allulose, coingested with fat on postprandial glycemia and lipidemia in young women. J. Nutr. Hum. Health., 3, 1‒6. Matsuo, T. (2013). Effect of D-psicose on glycemic response after ingestion of confectionery foods in healthy subjects. Tech …