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Low Muscle Mass in the Limps Increases the Mortality Risk of Seniors
Publicado em 09 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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Waist-height Ratio Can Indicate the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Even in Healthy Individuals
Publicado em 04 fevereiro 2019Health experts have warned for years that men and women with excess abdominal fat run a greater risk of developing cardiovascular problems. However, individuals with abdominal or central obesity are not the only ones in danger, according to a new study. The study found that physically active men who were not overweight but whose waist-stature ratio (WSR) was close to the risk threshold were also more likely to develop heart disorders than individuals with lower WSRs. The study was conducted [...]ver notícia -
Toothpaste Alone Does Not Prevent Dental Erosion or Hypersensitivity
Publicado em 15 março 2018The rising prevalence of dental erosion and dentin hypersensitivity has led to the emergence of more and more toothpastes on the market that claim to treat these problems. While no such toothpaste existed 20 years ago, today, many brands with different attributes are being offered. However, a study conducted at the University of Bern in Switzerland with the participation of a researcher supported by a scholarship from the São Paulo Research Foundation — FAPESP showed that none of the nine [...]ver notícia