Author: Patricia Bohmann Why is this study important? Over 40% of people worldwide have abdominal obesity, characterized by excess fat around the waist (1), and nearly 30% are insufficiently physically active (2). This is concerning because both abdominal obesity and physical inactivity are established risk factors for cancer, yet they remain alarmingly common globally (3-5).This study […]
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The impact of resistance training on cardiometabolic health-related indices in patients with type 2 diabetes and overweight/obesity
Why is this study important? Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obesity represent significant global public health concerns, contributing to the elevated morbidity and mortality associated with cardiovascular disease. Accordingly, sedentary individuals with T2DM and overweight/obesity commonly exhibit metabolic derangements and cardiovascular dysfunction as well as elevated visceral fat and abnormal lipid profiles. Resistance training […]
Are short bouts of physical activity associated with a reduced risk of renal disease in adults with Type 2 Diabetes and overweight or obesity?
Authors: Mengyi Liu and Xianhui Qin Why is this study important? Evidence regarding the association between physical activity (PA) and the risk chronic kidney diseases (CKD) in participants with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) is generally limited due to the use of self-report questionnaires. Moreover, although the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend accumulating ≥150 min/week moderate to vigorous […]