Sedentary behaviors (SB) are characterized by low energy expenditure while in a sitting or
reclining posture. Evidence relevant to understanding the physiology of SB can be derived …

Abstract Purpose of Review This review aims to examine (i) the aetiology of obesity;(ii) how
and why a perception of personal responsibility for obesity so dominantly frames this …

One-third of the global population aged 15 years and older engages in insufficient physical
activities, which affects health. However, the health risks posed by sedentary behaviors are …

The prevalence of heart failure is on the rise and imposes a major health threat, in part, due
to the rapidly increased prevalence of overweight and obesity. To this point …

Background Social networking sites are widely used by university students. This study
investigated the purposes for which social networking sites are used and their effects on …

Both observational and interventional studies suggest an important role for physical activity
and higher fitness in mitigating the metabolic syndrome. Each component of the metabolic …

Positive effects from sports are achieved primarily through physical activity, but secondary
effects bring health benefits such as psychosocial and personal development and less …

Purpose The aim of this paper is to review the evidence of the association between energy
balance and obesity. Methods In December 2015, the International Agency for Research on …

Objective Development of these guidelines is mandated by the American Association of
Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) Board of Directors and the American College of …

Physical exercise is a tool to prevent and treat some of the chronic diseases affecting the
world's population. A mechanism through which exercise could exert beneficial effects in the …