Charles P Lambert, Lambert Relentless R&D, LLC, United States
It has previously been shown that consistent somewhat prolonged exercise (60 min per day) can substantially improve peripheral insulin sensitivity. In a similar vain, this exercise, if diet is maintained at the pre-exercise level as well as macronutrient composition, this will re [....] » Read More
Title : 2-minute weight loss
F Buck Willis, IUHS School of Medicine, Saint Kitts and Nevis
Obesity in America continues to rise, and the CDC states that “The (annual) medical costs for people who have obesity were $1,429 higher” (than nonobese adults). Obesity is comorbid with Pre-Diabetes (PDM) which affects over 500 million people, worldwide, and the expe [....] » Read More
Title : Short duration metabolic measurements by whole room indirect calorimetry as an adjunct for obesity treatment and athletic training
Russell Rising, D & S Consulting Services Inc, United States
Background: Previously, 24-hour resting metabolic rate (RMR) or exercise energetics (EX) were determined utilizing metabolic carts, with typical measurement durations from 30 to 45-minutes, respectively (Balci et al, 2021; Guerrero et al, 2020). Major disadvantages of meta [....] » Read More
Title : Patient advocacy: Navigating the healthcare environment to protect your weight loss goals
Gretchen Holmes, Memorial Hospital at Gulfport, United States
Healthcare has gotten complicated, especially for patients who are trying to make informed decisions around their healthcare goals, and especially around obesity and weight loss. There’s a lot of noise out there. From provider-patient interactions to product misinform [....] » Read More
Title : Measures that matter: A community engaged approach to weight management quality measures
Nivedita Mohanty, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, United States
Introduction: In the United States, the prevalence of unhealthy weight among children has increased significantly, especially in communities served by Community Health Centers (CHCs). Families receiving primary care at CHCs face systemic and structural inequities that introduce b [....] » Read More
Title : Body Acceptance & Self-Love: Helping students overcome conflicts with their physical bodies to increase feelings of self-worth, to improve mental health outcomes, and guide them in leading healthier, more purposeful lives.
Allison Insunza, California State University, United States
At CSULB, we have implemented an eight-week series that helps students overcome conflicts with their bodies. Not only have we seen immediate improvements in self-compassion, self-judgment, isolation, mindfulness, and preoccupation with their body image; this impact has been susta [....] » Read More
Title : Body acceptance & self-love: Helping students overcome conflicts with their physical bodies to increase feelings of self-worth, to improve mental health outcomes, and guide them in leading healthier, more purposeful lives
Angela Conte, California State University, United States
At CSULB, we have implemented an eight-week series that helps students overcome conflicts with their bodies. Not only have we seen immediate improvements in self-compassion, self-judgment, isolation, mindfulness, and preoccupation with their body image; this impact has been susta [....] » Read More
Title : Assessing MC4R gene variants and body composition in a heterogenic population
Jeane Silva, Augusta University, United States
Obesity is a medical condition assessed by increased Body Mass Index (BMI) and adipose tissue resulting from a complex interaction between genetic and environmental factors. The genes responsible for obesity are related to the leptin axis and the melanocortin pathway, specificall [....] » Read More
Title : Weighty challenges: Perioperative problems and complications in obese people
Elzbieta Majzner, Central Clinical Hospital of the Medical University of Lodz, Poland
Obesity is a prevalent health concern worldwide and has become a significant challenge in perioperative care. This abstract aims to discuss the perioperative problems associated with obesity and highlight their impact on patient outcomes. The audience, consisting of healthcare pr [....] » Read More
Title : The interplay of dietary fibers and intestinal microbiota affects type 2 diabetes by generating Short-Chain Fatty Acids
Mazhar Muhammad, Guizhou University, China
Foods contain dietary fibers which can be classified into soluble and insoluble forms. The nutritional composition of fast foods is considered unhealthy because it negatively affects the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). Dietary fiber is resistant to digestive enzyme [....] » Read More
Title : In vitro antiobesity activity of some Himalayan herbs through a modified and rapid lipase inhibition assay
Radheshayam, HNB Garhwal University, India
Obesity, a persistent medical condition, has become a global health concern with significant associations to various hazards, including hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disorders. The present study aimed to assess the antiobesity potential of Himalayan herbs from the Ga [....] » Read More