Aging
mahbobeh ziari; Amin Farzaneh hesari
Volume 27, Issue 6 , January and February 2021, , Pages 778-786
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Introduction: The Body Mass Index (BMI) and Waist circumference (WC) are well-used anthropometric predictors for cardiovascular diseases (CDV). Recently, two new anthropometric indices, the A Body Shape Index (BSI) and Body Roundness Index (BRI) have been developed. The main research aim is to compare ...
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Introduction: The Body Mass Index (BMI) and Waist circumference (WC) are well-used anthropometric predictors for cardiovascular diseases (CDV). Recently, two new anthropometric indices, the A Body Shape Index (BSI) and Body Roundness Index (BRI) have been developed. The main research aim is to compare BSI and BRI in healthy women and cardiovascular diseases and association between both with physical activity and anthropometric indices in middle-age and elderly women. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was carried out on 269 people (136 healthy women and 133 CDV) aged 40 to 70. Physical activity level was measured with IPAQ-SE and Participants divided into seven groups, based on physical activity level and CDV: CDV, active CDV risk factors, moderate active CDV risk factors, low active CDV risk factors, active healthy, moderate active healthy and low active healthy. A variety of anthropometric parameters were measured and calculated, including BSI, BRI, WC, BMI, fat mass percentage (%FM). For analyzing the data, one-way ANOVA test and Pearson correlation coefficient was used. Results: Significant increase for BSI (p=0/036) and BRI were observed in CDV than active healthy. In CDV, the relationship between BSI with WHR (r=0/59), physical activity level (r=-0/36) and between BRI with BMI (r=0/83), WHR (r=0/59), %FM (r=0/65) and physical activity level (r=0/22) was significant. Conclusion: The present study indicated that BRI, BSI and WHR were significant higher in CDV than healthy women. In CDV, BRI and BSI correlated with more anthropometric measures. Received
Foad Alimoradi; Shabnam Jaliloghadr; Amir Javadi; Maryam Javadi
Volume 22, Issue 4 , September and October 2015, , Pages 676-684
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Background and Objectives: Lipid disorders, which are associated with the risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, are increasing in adolescents. Studies are indicative of the relationship of blood lipid level and chronic diseases with anthropometric indices in adolescents. This study aims to investigate ...
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Background and Objectives: Lipid disorders, which are associated with the risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, are increasing in adolescents. Studies are indicative of the relationship of blood lipid level and chronic diseases with anthropometric indices in adolescents. This study aims to investigate lipid disorders and their relationship with anthropometric indices in adolescents. Materials and Methods: The sample of this descriptive and analytical study included 318 adolescents aged 10-18 who were selected and analyzed using stratified random sampling. The subjects’ demographic, anthropometric and biochemical data were obtained. The data were then analyzed using t-test, chi-square and ANOVA. Findings: Of the subjects, 19.5% had a total cholesterol above 170 mg/dl, 33.7% had a triglyceride level above 100 mg/dl, 12.6% had an LDL cholesterol level above 110 mg/dl, and 41% had an HDL cholesterol level below 40 mg/dl. The increase in BMI, waist circumference, waist to hip ratio, and waist to height ratio was accompanied by increased lipid disorders. Significance level was considered as 0.05. Conclusion: Although the use of anthropometric indicators alone cannot indicate the condition of the blood lipid profile in adolescents, but they can be used as a simple and accessible method.
Eskandar Rahimi; Mehdi Mogharnasi; Mohsen Paziraei
Volume 19, Issue 2 , May and June 2012, , Pages 146-155
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Background and purpose: Recent reports suggest that increased homocysteine is a risk factor for heart disease. On the other hand, regular exercise and supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids have been effective in reducing these diseases. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the interaction effect ...
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Background and purpose: Recent reports suggest that increased homocysteine is a risk factor for heart disease. On the other hand, regular exercise and supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids have been effective in reducing these diseases. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the interaction effect of 8 weeks of aerobic training and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on plasma homocysteine concentration in elderly men. Materials and methods: The statistical sample for this experimental study consisted of 36 male non-athletes in the age range of 57.37±3.37 years. They were selected from Genaveh, Iran, and randomly divided into 4 groups: exercise with omega-3 supplements, exercise with placebo, omega-3 supplementation, and placebo intake. The 8-week endurance exercise program included 3 sessions per week with pre-determined duration (30-45 minutes) and intensity (55-70% HRmax). Daily dosage of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation was 2000 mg. Blood samples were taken after 14 hours of fasting before the study and 48 hours after the last training session. Results: The results showed that, despite a decline by 3.6% in the exercise + omega-3 fatty acids group, 12.4% in the placebo + exercise group (due to higher basal values of this group), and 2.8% in the omega-3 supplement group, moderate-intensity aerobic exercise and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation could not create a significant decrease in plasma homocysteine concentration (p≥0.05). Conclusion: This study showed that aerobic exercise and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation are associated with a non-significant but tangible decrease in plasma homocysteine concentration as a new risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.