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Association of physical inactivity with blood pressure and cardiovascular risk factors in Amerindian schoolchildren
(WILEY, 2019)
Objectives There is a wealth of published data on blood pressure (BP) and physical activity in adults of European descent, but less information is available for Amerindian schoolchildren. The aim of this study was to ...
What is the profile of the Chilean population compared to other countries of the world?
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2019)
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Adiposity, healthy lifestyle and physical activity levels in housewives and women with paid employment in Chile
(SOC CHILENA NUTRICION, BROMATOLOGIA & TOXICOLOGIA, 2019)
Lifestyle behaviours among women who take care of their home duties (housewives) and women who are currently working in paid employment is unknown in the Chilean population. The aim of this study was, therefore, to ...
Vitamin C in health and disease: a current perspective
(SOC CHILENA NUTRICION, BROMATOLOGIA & TOXICOLOGIA, 2019)
Vitamin C is a well-known antioxidant. Its intake has been associated with a number of benefits, some of which lack a scientific basis. This review summarizes important biological aspects that determine vitamin C homeostasis, ...
Association between sleep duration and cognitive impairment in older people
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2019)
Background: Sleep duration may be a risk factor for cognitive impairment. Aim: To investigate the association between sleep duration and cognitive function in Chilean older adults. Material and Methods: We analyzed information ...
The interaction of our genes with the obesogenic environment
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2019)
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Physical activity and sedentary behaviours are associated with cognitive impairment in Chilean older adults
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2019)
Background: Lifestyle factors could promote healthy ageing. Aim: To investigate the association between physical activity (PA), sedentary behavior and cognitive impairment in Chilean older adults. Material and Methods: We ...
A new piece in the genetic puzzle of obesity
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2019)
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One in five deaths are associated with an unhealthy diet worldwide: what is the current scenario in Chile?
(SOC CHILENA NUTRICION, BROMATOLOGIA & TOXICOLOGIA, 2019)
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Factors associated with cognitive impairment in older adults in Chile
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2019)
Background: The risk factors for the development of cognitive impairment are not well known. Aim: To identify socio-demographic, lifestyle and health-related factors associated with cognitive impairment in older Chilean ...