Due to its stimulatory effects, caffeine is one of the most frequently consumed mood and behavior altering drugs. University students report using caffeine-containing products enhance performance or for a desire alertness. The current study investigated consumption in university undergraduate students, associations with smoking status, alcohol cannabis consumption, fruit vegetable sleep quality. Motivations intake were also ascertained. A total 886 undergraduates aged 18−25 years from...

The aim of the present study was to test hypotheses that exercise is associated with generation peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ (PPARγ) ligands in plasma and this may activate PPARγ signaling within circulating monocytes, thus providing a mechanism underpin exercise-induced antiatherogenic benefits observed previous studies. A cohort healthy individuals undertook an 8-wk exercise-training program; samples were obtained before (Pre) after (Post) standardized submaximal bouts (45...

To investigate nutrition knowledge (NK) in university students, potential factors affecting and predictors of good NK.

Research interest in both partnered Latin dance and non-partnered Latin-themed aerobic has increased recent years, likely a result of the gaining popularity these types instructor-led group classes among mainstream fitness audiences; however, efficacy activities for purposes health promotion currently remains unclear. The purpose this study was to simultaneously assess physiological responses psychological experiences during salsa Zumba community sample physically inactive women.Twenty-four...

Metabolomic profiling of nine trained ultramarathon runners completing an 80.5 km self-paced treadmill-based time trial was carried out. Plasma samples were obtained from venous whole blood, collected at rest and on completion the distance (post-80.5 km). The analyzed by using high-resolution mass spectrometry in combination with both hydrophilic interaction (HILIC) reversed phase (RP) chromatography. extracted putatively identified features modeled Simca P 14.1 software (Umetrics, Umea,...

The purpose of this study was to gain a holistic understanding the efficacy Zumba® fitness in community-recruited cohort overweight and physically inactive women by evaluating (i) its physiological effects on cardiovascular risk factors inflammatory biomarkers (ii) mental health-enhancing health-related quality life (HRQoL). Participants were randomly assigned either engagement one two 1 h classes weekly (intervention group; n = 10) or maintenance habitual activity (control 10). Laboratory...

Abstract This report details the toxicology profile of victims drug-facilitated sexual assault (DFSA) in New Zealand from 2015 to 2018. study represents all results for DFSA cases during this time period, which there were 161 cases. Blood and urine samples screened legal illicit drugs addition testing alcohol correlating concentration with sampling delay. Our indicate that increased delay resulted a corresponding decrease concentration. In who had declared use but none was detected, average...

The current study compared cold-water immersion (CWI) and active recovery (AR) to static stretching (SS) on muscle post-competitive soccer matches in elite youth players (n = 15). In a controlled crossover design, participants played total of nine competitive games, comprising three 80 minute games for each intervention (SS, CWI AR). Muscle oedema, creatine kinase (CK), countermovement jump performance (CMJA) perceived soreness (PMS) were assessed pre-, immediately post-, 48 hours post-match...

To examine if the physiological concentrations of both interleukin-6 (IL-6), in combination with IL-6 receptor (IL-6R), are able to stimulate glucose uptake human skeletal muscle and identify associated signalling pathways.Skeletal tissue (~60 mg) obtained from healthy female volunteers via biopsy was subjected incubation absence or presence insulin (60 µU/ml), recombinant (rhIL-6) (4 ng/ml) a rhIL-6 rhIL-6R (100 for 30 min, transport measured each incubation. Western blot analysis conducted...

Abstract Purpose Lymphoma survivors experience persisting needs as a consequence of disease and treatment, which have an impact on quality life (QoL). There is evidence supporting the use relaxation exercise to improve QoL, but there no agreement more beneficial. This study aims compare intervention versus determine has greater QoL post-chemotherapy. Methods Eligible participants ( n = 46) were randomised or for 12 weeks. was assessed at baseline, 6 weeks post-intervention using European...

We previously proposed 5′-AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) dephosphorylation within immune cells as an intracellular mechanism linking exercise and immunosuppression. In this study, AMPK phosphorylation underwent transient (<1 h) decreases (53.8 ± 7.2% basal) immediately after (45 min of cycling at 70% V̇o 2max ) in a cohort 16 adult male participants. Similar effects were seen with running. However, because exercise-induced inactivation was shown to occur AMP-independent manner, the...

Static stretching (SS) is a recovery intervention used for the reduction of muscle soreness postexercise. The effects SS on elite young footballers have received little attention, and therefore aim this study was to assess following competitive soccer matches in footballers. Ten male participants (16±1 years) were recruited from an English Premier League professional academy. Using controlled crossover design, followed one two interventions (SS or passive (PR)) immediately completion...

Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) is known to be activated via exercise-associated transient increases in oxidative stress. However, the precise mechanism(s) triggering PPARγ activation monocytes during/following exercise remain confirmed. Here, two cohorts of five healthy male individuals undertook bouts (cycling; 70% VO2max; 45 min) presence/absence dietary antioxidant supplementation (vitamins C (1000 mg/day) and E (400IU/day) for four weeks before exercise);...

Objective: To assess the impact of an online game-based educational program on nutrition knowledge and dietary physical activity habits among university students in United Kingdom.Design: Randomized controlled trial with pre- postintervention comparisons.Setting: Two higher education settings London, UK.Subjects: Current undergraduate postgraduate two universities (n = 88) aged 18–34 years are randomly allocated to intervention 44) or a control group 44).Intervention: The will receive access...

South Asians have a greater cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) risk than white Europeans, but the mechanisms are poorly understood. This study examined ethnic differences in free fatty acids (FFAs) metabolic profile (assessed using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry), appetite-related hormones traditional CVD T2D markers blood samples collected from 16 Asian European men explored associations with body composition, objectively-measured physical activity...

Ethanol is the most commonly encountered drug in forensic toxicology, with widespread use throughout society. For this reason, it important that there are a variety of reliable and robust methods to detect quantify content alcohol blood samples suspected drink drivers. A common method detection gas chromatography flame ionisation detector, number sample preparation techniques employed. Typically, venous sampled used analysis. However, currently no legal specification UK source. This study...

There is much evidence that prolonged intense exercise suppresses the immune system. However, intracellular biochemical mechanisms linking and immunosuppression remain obscure. The purpose of this study was to investigate hypothesis exercise-induced inactivation 5′AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) disrupts individual cell function, thus may be linked immunosuppression. To confirm AMPK’s role in cells, AMPK activity assessed cultured monocytic Mono Mac 6 (MM6) cells. effects single bouts...

With a pre-specified aim of improving the standard care those living with intermittent catheter use, roundtable discussion led by panel esteemed international experts convened in early 2023. The provided valuable insights and recommendations regarding understanding challenges associated use catheter-associated complications (CAC). Key issues centred on myriad catheterisation (IC), including urinary tract infections (UTI), discomfort, urethral trauma, haematuria, their impact patient-reported...

This study establishes tri-axial activity count (AC) cut-points for the GT3X+ accelerometer to classify physical intensity in overweight and obese adults. Further, we examined accuracy of established novel energy expenditure (EE) prediction equations based on AC other metrics. Part 1: Twenty or adults completed a 30 minute incremental treadmill walking protocol. Heart rate (HR), EE, were measured using accelerometer. 2: Ten conducted self-paced external walk during which AC, HR measured....

Background: Adopting healthy weight-related behaviours in emerging adulthood has long-term health benefits. Digital interventions using game-elements have the potential to improve diet and physical activity outcomes. Universities are influential settings shifting adults’ behaviour can deliver health-promoting young adults. Objectives: To investigate effect of an online intervention quiz-games on nutrition knowledge, quality, sitting time a sample university students. Design: Randomised,...