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The Role of Isometric Exercise Training on Reductions in Resting Blood Pressure: Human Trials and the Influence of Peripheral Vasoactive and Inflammatory Biomarkers
Title
The Role of Isometric Exercise Training on Reductions in Resting Blood Pressure: Human Trials and the Influence of Peripheral Vasoactive and Inflammatory Biomarkers
Author
Gordon, Benjamin
Date Created
2012
Subjects--Topical
Biology, Kinesiology, Physiology
Description
Approximately 1 billion people worldwide and ~87 million adults in the United States alone are affected by hypertension [HTN: high blood pressure (HBP)]. Primary treatment avenues for HBP management include lifestyle modification (e.g. diet, exerc...
The Role of Metformin on Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Progression and Skeletal Muscle Health.
Title
The Role of Metformin on Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Progression and Skeletal Muscle Health.
Author
Bond, Nicole
Date Created
2021
Subjects--Topical
Molecular biology, Kinesiology
Description
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer and maintains a relatively small survival rate (~20%). Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) makes up 80-85% of all lung cancer diagnoses. Lung cancer patients routinely undergo surgical procedures, chemot...
The Role of MicroRNA-26a In Skeletal Muscle Insulin Signaling
Title
The Role of MicroRNA-26a In Skeletal Muscle Insulin Signaling
Author
Petrocelli, Jonathan
Date Created
2018
Subjects--Topical
Kinesiology
Description
Chronic saturated fatty acid exposure causes skeletal muscle cells to develop insulin resistance, which contributes to the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Recently, microRNAs have been viewed as novel molecules that contribute to the reg...
The role of the sex steroids in regulation of physical activity levels in mice
Title
The role of the sex steroids in regulation of physical activity levels in mice
Author
Bowen, Robert
Date Created
2010
Subjects--Topical
Kinesiology, Physiology
Description
Low physical activity (PA) levels are associated with many chronic diseases and place a massive burden on the health care system. The extrinsic environment has been suggested to regulate activity levels, but an increasing prevalence of physical in...
WALKING TO METRICALLY CUED MUSIC: HOW IT AFFECTS GAIT AND BALANCE IN HEALTHY OLDER ADULTS
Title
WALKING TO METRICALLY CUED MUSIC: HOW IT AFFECTS GAIT AND BALANCE IN HEALTHY OLDER ADULTS
Author
Grant, Darryl
Date Created
2018
Subjects--Topical
Kinesiology, Gerontology
Description
Introduction: Gait impairments are a major cause of falls in older adult populations, associated with decreased functional capacity and increased morbidity. Recent studies have reported using rhythmic auditory stimuli to positively influence motor...