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Appendicular muscle mass can be effective strategy for predicting longevity in older people
Publicado em 01 agosto 2019
Evaluating body composition, especially appendicular muscle mass, can be an effective strategy for predicting longevity in people over 65 years of age, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of São Paulo’s Medical School (FM-USP) in Brazil.
The appendicular muscles are the muscles that move the appendages or extremities – the arms and legs. They also play a key role in stabilizing the shoulders and hips.
The researchers studied a group of 839 men [...]
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Adolescents who skip breakfast may develop obesity
Publicado em 23 julho 2019A paper published inScientific Reportsdescribes how researchers affiliated with the University of São Paulo’s Medical School (FM-USP) in Brazil and colleagues at institutions in Europe evaluated behaviors leading to weight gain in adolescents. Childhood obesity can favor the premature emergence of health issues such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The main finding is that skippingbreakfast, a common habit among teenagers, correlates directly with increased waist [...]ver notícia