Effect of Elliptical High Intensity Interval Training on Metabolic Risk Factor in Pre- and Type 2 Diabetes Patients: A Pilot Study.

Objective: The purpose of the current study was to examine the impact of 12 weeks of elliptical high intensity interval training (HIIT) on metabolic risk factors and body composition in pre- and type 2 diabetes patients.

Methods: Sixteen pre- (n = 8) and type 2 diabetes (n = 8) participants completed this study. Fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, anthropometric measurements, body composition (DXA), blood pressure, resting heart rate, VO2max, and dietary factors, as well as total and physical activity energy expenditure, were measured.

Relationship between protein intake and dynapenia in postmenopausal women.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between protein intake and dynapenia.

Design: A cross-sectional/observational study.

Setting: Department of Kinanthropology at the University of Quebec at Montreal.

Relationship between long sleep duration and functional capacities in postmenopausal women.

Study Objective: The purpose of the present study was to examine the relationship between long sleep duration and functional capacities.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study at the Department of Kinanthropology at the University of Quebec at Montreal. Forty eight non-frail postmenopausal women aged between 49 to 75 years were recruited using advertisements in local papers.

Living with an adult family member using advanced medical technology at home.

Living with an adult family member using advanced medical technology at home An increased number of chronically ill adults perform self-care while using different sorts of advanced medical technology at home. This hermeneutical study aimed to gain a deeper understanding of the meaning of living with an adult family member using advanced medical technology at home. Eleven next of kin to adults performing self-care at home, either using long-term oxygen from a cylinder or ventilator, or performing peritoneal or haemodialysis, were interviewed.

Self-care agency and perceived health among people using advanced medical technology at home.

Aim: This article reports a study of self-care agency and perceived health in a group of people using advanced medical technology at home.

Background: An increasing number of people are using medical technology for self-care. Few studies describe daily life in this context at an overriding level, irrespective of the specific sort of technology.