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Do physical activity, commuting mode, cardiorespiratory fitness and sedentary behaviours modify the genetic predisposition to higher BMI? Findings from a UK Biobank study
(NATURE PUBLISHING GROUP, 2019)
Objective To investigate whether the association between a genetic profile risk score for obesity (GPRS-obesity) (based on 93 SNPs) and body mass index (BMI) was modified by physical activity (PA), cardiorespiratory fitness, ...
Can physical activity attenuate the negative association between sitting time and cognitive function among older adults? A mediation analysis
(PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, 2018)
The purpose of this study was to examine the combined association of sitting time and physical activity with cognitive function and to determine whether moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) is a mediator of the ...
Patterns of healthy lifestyle behaviours in older adults: Findings from the Chilean National Health Survey 2009-2010
(PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, 2018)
The purpose of this study was to investigate healthy lifestyle behaviours across age categories in the older population in Chile. Data from 1390 older adults (>= 60 years), in the 2009-2010 Chilean National Health Survey ...
Correlates of sedentary behaviors in Chile: evidence from the National Health Survey 2009-2010
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2018)
Background: Sedentary behaviors are one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. Aim: To identify factors associated with high sedentary behaviors in the Chilean population. Material and Methods: We included ...
Interindividual responses to different exercise stimuli among insulin-resistant women
(WILEY, 2018)
We aimed to investigate which among 20 cardiometabolic and performance outcomes do and do not respond to high-intensity interval training (HIT), resistance training (RT), or concurrent training (CT) in insulin-resistant ...
Risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes in Chile
(ARAN EDICIONES, S L, 2018)
Background: worldwide, prevalence of type 2 diabetes has doubled in the last years, mainly due to unhealthy lifestyle behaviours. They are many risk factors associated with diabetes, however, which factors are associated ...
Association of physical inactivity with obesity, diabetes, hypertension and metabolic syndrome in the chilean population
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2018)
Background: Physical inactivity is an important cardiovascular risk factor. Aim: To investigate the association of physical inactivity with obesity, metabolic markers, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension and metabolic ...
Association between type 2 diabetes and physical activity in individuals with family history of diabetes
(ELSEVIER, 2018)
Objective: To investigate whether the association between type 2 diabetes (T2D) and family history of diabetes is modified by the levels of physical activity in the Chilean population. Method: In this study were included ...
Risk of cognitive impairment among older people with diabetes or family history of the disease
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2018)
Background: Although cardiovascular risk factors are associated with an impaired cognitive function, the impact of diabetes on cognitive function in Chilean adults is unknown. Aim: To investigate the association of diabetes ...
Levels of physical activity and excess body weight in university students
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2018)
Background: University students are considered a vulnerable group due to their adoption of unhealthy diets and lifestyles. Aim: To determine the main risk factors associated with low level of physical activity and excess ...