Aging is a progressive and irreversible pathophysiological process that manifests as the
decline in tissue and cellular functions, along with a significant increase in the risk of various …

Measuring intrinsic, biological age is a central question in medicine, which scientists have
been trying to answer for decades. Age manifests itself differently in different individuals, and …

Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is associated with cardiovascular health; however, the causal
relationship between BMR and the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remains unclear …

Background It is important for sport scientists and health professionals to have estimative
methods for energy demand during different physical activities. The metabolic equivalent of …

Background A common adiposopathic complication of obesity is type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Healthful weight reduction in patients with obesity can improve glucose metabolism and …

The gastrointestinal (GI) barrier acts as the primary interface between humans and the
external environment. It constantly faces the risk of inflammation and oxidative stress due to …

Observationally, the association of basal metabolic rate (BMR) with mortality is mixed,
although some ageing theories suggest that higher BMR should reduce lifespan. It remains …

Obesity and aging share comorbidities, phenotypes, and deleterious effects on health that
are associated with chronic diseases. However, distinct features set them apart, with …

Until recently, weight loss in older obese people was feared because of ensuing muscle loss
and frailty. Facing overall increasing longevity, high rates of obesity in older individuals …

Aging is the result of several complex and multifactorial processes, where several agents
contribute to an increased intrinsic vulnerability and susceptibility to age-related diseases …