Publications by authors named "Giuseppe Bifolco"
Article Synopsis
- The study examined how the Covid-19 pandemic affected the physical activity and eating habits of the Italian population over three periods: before, during, and after lockdown.
- Researchers surveyed 2,773 adults in 2023, focusing on physical activity levels, adherence to the Mediterranean diet, and participants' demographics.
- Results showed that while physical activity decreased significantly during the pandemic, it increased post-pandemic; however, average BMI rose from pre-pandemic to post-pandemic, indicating changes in lifestyle behavior.
Hip fractures are a major health issue considerably impacting patients' quality of life and well-being. This is particularly evident in elderly subjects, in which the decline in bone and muscle mass coexists and predisposes individuals to fall and fracture. Among interventions to be implemented in hip fractured patients, the assessment and management of nutritional status is pivotal, particularly in subjects older than 65.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSide Bioimpedance Analysis in Menopausal Post-Oncological Breast Cancer.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
September 2022
Background: Post-oncological BC (breast cancer) has an increased cardiovascular risk due to the variation of some anthropometric parameters. This study investigates the differences between a quadrantectomy and a mastectomy on the body composition over time in presence of a breast prothesis.
Methods: A group of BC patients (n = 41 aged 56.