The Association of Self-Reported Muscle-Strengthening Activities With Carotid Intima-Media Thickness in Older Adults: Cooper Center Longitudinal Study.
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DOI: 10.1123/japa.2019-0150
Abstract: The purpose of the current investigation was to examine the cross-sectional associations of participation in muscle-strengthening activities (MSAs) with carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) among older adults. The data are from 2,557 older adult participants enrolled… read more here.
Keywords: strengthening activities; cimt; intima media; media thickness ... See more keywords
Muscle-strengthening activities are associated with lower risk and mortality in major non-communicable diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies
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DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2021-105061
Abstract: Objective To quantify the associations between muscle-strengthening activities and the risk of non-communicable diseases and mortality in adults independent of aerobic activities. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. Data sources MEDLINE and… read more here.
Keywords: muscle strengthening; mortality; risk; cancer ... See more keywords
Adherence to aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities guidelines: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 3.3 million participants across 32 countries
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DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2022-106189
Abstract: Objective To estimate the global prevalence of meeting the WHO guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities (MSA) in populations aged ≥5 years, and whenever possible to explore this prevalence according to sociodemographic and lifestyle… read more here.
Keywords: adherence; muscle strengthening; systematic review; aged years ... See more keywords