scholarly journals Sex-specific association of exposure to bedroom light at night with general and abdominal adiposity in young adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 223 ◽  
pp. 112561
Author(s):  
Yu-xiang Xu ◽  
An-hui Zhang ◽  
Yang Yu ◽  
Yu-hui Wan ◽  
Fang-biao Tao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Abdominal Adiposity ◽  
Light At Night ◽  
Specific Association

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Retro Walking and Forward Walking Treadmill Training on Abdominal Adiposity in Untrained Young Adults- AQuasi-experimental Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajith Soman ◽  
Muhammad Najeeb Kallidukkil ◽  
Bibin Scaria ◽  
Khalid Alkhathami
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Metabolic Cost ◽  
Treadmill Training ◽  
Abdominal Adiposity ◽  
Young Males ◽  
Walking Program ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Medical University

Introduction: Retro walking or backward walking is an exercise mode which incurs an increased metabolic cost and results in a greater cardiopulmonary demand when compared to forward walking, while placing a lower stress on the joints of the lower limb. Abdominal adiposity, a part of metabolic syndrome, is an early risk-factor for morbidity and mortality in adulthood. Aim: The study aims to compare the effect of retro walking treadmill training and that of forward walking treadmill training, as potential modifiers of general obesity and abdominal obesity in untrained young adults. Materials and Methods: In this quasi experimental study, 111 untrained young men/young males aged 18-25 who were students of a medical university in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were recruited and allocated randomly into two groups. One group underwent retro walking treadmill training five times a week for six weeks, and the other group underwent forward walking treadmill training for the same period. Waist-Hip Ratio (WHR), Waist- Height Ratio (WHtR) and Body Mass Index (BMI) were measured before and after the six-week intervention and subjected to statistical analysis. Results: There was a significant reduction in WHR and WHtR in the participants of the retro walking program when compared to participants of forward walking program. The decrease in BMI was not statistically significant. Conclusion: A retro walking training program is more effective in reducing BMI, WHR and WHtR in untrained young adults as compared to a forward walking program.

scholarly journals Sex-specific association of hair cortisol concentration with stress-related psychological factors in healthy young adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Won Jae Kim ◽  
Kyung Mee Park ◽  
Jung Tak Park ◽  
Eunchong Seo ◽  
Suk Kyoon An ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Emotion Dysregulation ◽  
Stressful Life Events ◽  
Cortisol Concentration ◽  
Hair Cortisol ◽  
Psychological Measures ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Specific Association ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background Hair cortisol concentration (HCC) has received attention as a useful marker of stress, but evidence on associations between psychological factors and cortisol concentration is inconsistent. The purpose of this study was to investigate the sex differences in the relationship between cortisol concentration and psychological factors in healthy young adults. Methods A total of 205 (103 females, 102 males) healthy young adults participated. HCC and various stress-related psychological measures were compared between sexes. Multiple linear regression analyses were performed to assess associations between HCC and stress-related psychological measures for all participants and for each sex. Results The difference in HCC according to sex was not significant. The reported number of stressful life events in the past year, stress perception, depressive and anxiety-related symptoms, and emotion dysregulation were not different between sexes, either. The association between HCC and emotion dysregulation was significant in females but not males. Conclusion We observed a sex-specific association between HCC and psychological factors. Our findings may imply that HCC could be a useful biomarker of stress and stress-related emotion dysregulation in healthy young women.

scholarly journals Self-reported marijuana use over 25 years and abdominal adiposity: the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) Study

Addiction ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 113 (4) ◽  
pp. 689-698 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael P. Bancks ◽  
Reto Auer ◽  
J. Jeffrey Carr ◽  
David C. Goff ◽  
Catarina Kiefe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Coronary Artery ◽  
Marijuana Use ◽  
Abdominal Adiposity

Continuum of Care Following Sports-Related Concussion

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 1389-1403
Author(s):  
Jessica Brown ◽  
Kelly Knollman-Porter
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Life Span ◽  
Sports Injuries ◽  
Continuum Of Care ◽  
Medical Professional ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Youth Athletes ◽  
Speech Language Pathologist ◽  
History Of ◽  
Injury Reporting

Purpose Although guidelines have changed regarding federally mandated concussion practices since their inception, little is known regarding the implementation of such guidelines and the resultant continuum of care for youth athletes participating in recreational or organized sports who incur concussions. Furthermore, data regarding the role of speech-language pathologists in the historic postconcussion care are lacking. Therefore, the purpose of this retrospective study was to investigate the experiences of young adults with history of sports-related concussion as it related to injury reporting and received follow-up care. Method Participants included 13 young adults with history of at least one sports-related concussion across their life span. We implemented a mixed-methods design to collect both quantitative and qualitative information through structured interviews. Participants reported experiencing 42 concussions across the life span—26 subsequent to sports injuries. Results Twenty-three concussions were reported to a parent or medical professional, 14 resulted in a formal diagnosis, and participants received initial medical care for only 10 of the incidents and treatment or services on only two occasions. Participants reported concussions to an athletic trainer least frequently and to parents most frequently. Participants commented that previous experience with concussion reduced the need for seeking treatment or that they were unaware treatments or supports existed postconcussion. Only one concussion incident resulted in the care from a speech-language pathologist. Conclusion The results of the study reported herein shed light on the fidelity of sports-related concussion care management across time. Subsequently, we suggest guidelines related to continuum of care from injury to individualized therapy.

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