Metabolic syndrome components determine the presence of subclinical atherosclerosis in obese and overweight.

Metabolic syndrome (MS) is frequently associated with an increased body mass index (BMI), and related to an adverse cardiovascular prognosis. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the prevalence and association between MS, obesity and subclinical atherosclerosis (SA). This cross-sectional study included healthy adults, allocated to normal weight (NW) when BMI <25 kg/m, overweight (OW) BMI ≥25 and <30 kg/m, or obese (OB) BMI ≥30 kg/m groups.

Risk of Bone Fracture on Vegetarian and Vegan Diets.

Purpose Of Review: Bone fractures can have a devastating effect on health, especially in the elderly, undermining their independence for daily activities, and increasing the risk of comorbidities and mortality. Nutrition is a key factor in maintaining an optimal bone health across the lifespan. The number of people that choose to avoid meat or even all animal products is increasing globally, for a diversity of reasons.

[Evaluation of the metabolic profile and prevalence of cardiovascular disease in former combatants of the Malvinas war].

Introduction: It has been reported in different parts of the world that war veterans are more exposed to cardiovascular risk factors. The objective of this study was to establish the risk factors, the cardiometabolic profile and the prevalence of cardiovascular disease in a group of ex-combatants of the Malvinas War (HdeM).

Methods: In a case-control design, data from 799 HdeM were analyzed and compared with 799 controls matched by age.