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Peripheral neuropathy and depressive symptomology : examining the association among persons with and without diabetes mellitus.
(2019-04-05)
Peripheral neuropathy (PN) symptoms among the general population are
underappreciated. Physical symptoms of PN are known to significantly increase the risk
of disability. However, less is known about the mental health ...
Acute effects of dynamic and static stretch on the peak torque and ROM of the shoulder internal and external rotators.
(2010-10-08)
Purpose: The primary purpose was to determine whether or not static and/or dynamic stretch techniques affect the peak torque and average power of the shoulder rotators. A secondary purpose was to assess and compare range ...
Macro-level modifiable variables affecting breastfeeding rates.
(, 2012-08-08)
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend 6 months of exclusive breastfeeding followed by at least six additional months of complementary feedings. Current rates in the ...
Effects of successive periods of detraining and retraining in males with whey protein or carbohydrate supplementation on body composition, muscle performance, and mTOR and ERK 1/2 intracellular signaling responses to resistance exercise.
(2015-07-28)
Resistance exercise and nutritional strategies involving carbohydrate (CHO) and whey protein (WP) can stimulate muscle protein synthesis (MPS) via the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway. Currently, it’s unknown ...
Sex education and HIV testing among young men who have sex with men : findings from the 2006-2010 and 2011-2015 National Survey of Family Growth.
(2018-04-22)
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between sex education and subsequent HIV testing among young men who have sex with men (YMSM). Data were from YMSM aged 15-24 years at interview in the 2006-2010 ...
Effect of pre-exercise nutrition on human skeletal muscle UCP-3 expression.
(2015-07-13)
Uncoupling proteins have been proposed as potential therapeutic target for treating obesity and its related diseases such as type II diabetes mellitus. Free fatty acids (FFA) have been shown to be a possible regulator of ...
The effects of a 12-week resistance training program combined with casein or whey protein supplementation on body composition, muscle strength, and markers of satellite cell activation in older males.
(2010-10-08)
Resistance training and protein supplementation have been shown to increase muscle mass and strength, and thus may be an effective method to combat muscle wasting (sarcopenia) that occurs with aging. Thirty-six males (62.5 ...
Using the health belief model to understand cholesterol and blood pressure screenings in rural populations in central Texas.
(, 2012-08-08)
The purpose of this research was to develop and test Health Belief Model (HBM) construct scales to understand cholesterol screening behavior in rural communities in central Texas. A survey was developed using modified ...
An analysis of the strength of religious faith of student-athletes and non-student-athletes at NCAA Division I-FBS institutions.
(, 2014-01-28)
This study evaluated and compared the religiosity of student-athletes and non-
student-athletes at faith-based and non-faith-based NCAA Division I-FBS institutions via
a modified version of the Santa Clara Strength of ...
Nurse perceptions of breastfeeding promotion in the hospital setting.
(, 2013-09-16)
As the benefits of breastfeeding are becoming more established, the importance of its promotion is gaining significance. In response, the World Health Organization created the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding as a ...