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Effects of resistance exercise load on androgen receptor–DNA binding, androgen regulated gene expression, and β-catenin mediation in human skeletal muscle.
(2020-07-17)The purpose of the study was to determine the effect low (LL) and high (HL) load resistance exercise on serum total and free testosterone, and muscle testosterone, dihydrotestosterone (DHT), androgen receptor (AR), and ... -
Stages of change in dietetics practice.
(2020-07-16)Registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) have provided nutrition counseling to patients and clients across practice settings for over 60 years. A major component of a RDNs work includes conducting nutrition assessments ... -
An investigation of acute exercise and FGF21.
(2020-07-14)Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) is a molecule that freely circulates in the blood and helps to regulate metabolism. Interest in FGF21 stems from its ability to promote weight loss and ameliorate type II diabetes in ... -
Effects of blood flow restriction resistance training on strength, vascular and motor function in persons with Parkinson's disease.
(2020-04-22)Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease that displays itself most notably through motor symptom disruptions. The first line of defense for persons with Parkinson’s disease (PwP) is carbidopa-levodopa ... -
The influence of athletic participation and grit on stress, coping, and health behaviors among college students.
(2019-11-13)The purpose of this study was two-fold: 1) examine grit in a sample of undergraduate students and compare scores between student-athletes (SAs) and nonathletes, and 2) test a theoretical model to understand relationships ... -
Paternal perceptions of responsibilities and child physical activity.
(2019-07-17)Childhood physical inactivity is a national concern due to health problems that extend into adulthood. Child physical activity has been recognized as a way to reduce childhood obesity and prevent problems that can span a ... -
Effects of carbohydrate supplementation on resistance exercise performance, blood glucose, endocrine and metabolite responses, immediately before exercise and during recovery.
(2019-07-22)The positive effects of carbohydrate supplementation on aerobic exercise has been studied extensively. However, less information is known on carbohydrate supplementation before resistance exercise and its effects on post ... -
Effects of pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) supplementation on mitochondrial biogenesis, mitochondrial function and aerobic exercise performance in untrained men.
(2019-07-10)Endurance training enhances aerobic performance and improves mitochondrial biogenesis, function, and antioxidant capacity. Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) is a novel supplement involved in processes such as mitochondrial ... -
The effects of including aerobic exercise in the treatment protocol of concussions : a systemic review and meta-analysis.
(2019-04-18)More research studies are being completed advocating for the use of exercise as an intervention and form of treatment for concussions. However, exercise can include many forms of physical activity, intensities, and durations. ... -
The effects of cocoa flavanol supplementation on endothelial function and exercise performance.
(2019-04-09)Cocoa flavanols have gained attention from beneficial effects on endothelial function and exercise performance, especially in clinical populations. Few studies have utilized healthy college-aged adults. Twenty college-aged ... -
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 ... -
An examination of factors affecting student-athlete satisfaction with stadium facilities.
(2019-01-31)College athletic departments are in the midst of an era of rapidly increasing budgets and an accompanying facility construction and renovation boom (Fulks, 2015). Athletic departments are building bigger, nicer, more ... -
Cardiovascular and renal responses to continuous, moderate and high-intensity interval exercise in mid-spectrum CKD.
(2018-08-31)The purpose of the present investigation was to determine the effect a short acute bout of aerobic exercise had on vascular and renal function in individuals with midspectrum CKD. Six men and fourteen women (Age = 62.0 ± ... -
The effects of short, disrupted sleep on metabolic and vascular responses to exercise.
(2018-11-05)PURPOSE: The purpose of the present investigation was to determine the effects of short, disrupted sleep on postprandial lipemia and brachial artery flow-mediated dilation (FMD) after high-intensity interval exercise (HIIE). ... -
Distal gut microbiome association with sleep duration and quality.
(2018-07-23)The relationship between sleep time and gut microbiota composition has revealed conflicting results. Previous research has focused on the acute effect of sleep deprivation on microbial composition, however, no research ... -
The relationship between spiritual well-being and burnout in collegiate athletic trainers.
(2018-06-24)The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of spiritual well-being and religious coping on burnout, its causes, and its effects in collegiate athletic trainers (ATs). An online survey was completed by 793 collegiate ... -
The relationship of maternal and maternity care provider characteristics to the diagnosis of labor dystocia.
(2018-06-24)Background: To decrease the overall cesarean rate, recent efforts have focused on reducing non-emergent and otherwise low-risk cesarean births. Labor dystocia, the slowing or cessation of labor progression, is the leading ... -
Leadership and social effectiveness in sport : conceptualizations and investigation of servant leadership and political skill.
(2018-07-16)It is widely accepted that leadership involves a process of intentional influence being exerted over others to affect outcomes. As the world of sport transitions to a more business-oriented ethos and ethical questions arise ... -
Barriers and facilitators of colorectal cancer screening in a federally-qualified health center : patient and clinician perspectives.
(2018-04-19)Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality in the United States. Current screening recommendations for individuals aged 50 to 75 years include colonoscopy every ten years, flexible sigmoidoscopy ... -
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 ...