Appraising the Effects of Physical Activity Interventions on Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases and Obesity: A Systematic Review, Kiu Sum and Dr. Ihab Tewfik ‘
Kiu Sum* and Ihab Tewfik University of Westminster United Kingdom Background: The increase in the global population has placed extra burdens on health services. This is due to the increased risks of cardiovascular disease, with more people falling into the overweight and obese categories. Developed public health interventions prevent risks of health complications, promoting healthier […]
Dietary fibre regimen to modulate weight management: A pilot intervention based on fibre rich fruit-mix (FRFM), Jomana Khawandanah and Dr. Ihab Tewfik
Jomana Khawandanah* and Ihab Tewfik University of Westminster United Kingdom Purpose: This pilot intervention aimed to compare and contrast two diet regimens (fruit salad versus fruit juice) on weight management in healthy individuals. Design/methodology: The effect of the daily consumption of a selection of fibre rich fruit (green apple, orange, pineapple and grapefruit) was examined in […]
Investigating Obesity Related Behaviours in Friendship Networks Among The Youth: A Systemised Review, Noor Alsayed, Tillal Eldabi and Habin Lee
Noor Alsayed*, Tillal Eldabi and Habin Lee Brunel University United Kingdom Background: Unhealthy diet, low levels of physical activity and increased participation in sedentary activities are important obesity-related behaviours that negatively impact on the health of today’s youth. Friends’ health behaviours have been found to influence an individual’s health behaviours; however, current evidence on the specific role […]
The effectiveness of different interventions on body weight and fat of obese adult females, Sally Ezzat and Ashraf Wahdan
Sally Ezzat and Ashraf Wahdan Alexandria University Egypt Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of short term interventions on body weight and fat of obese adult females. More specifically the aim was to evaluate the synergistic effect of the consumption of a low-calorie diet and either physical activity, weight lowering […]
Physical activity delivered in workplace: A pilot study to assess the health outcomes among employees at work, Ewa Hammarberg, Regina Papp, Andi Gaywood, Jean Ferraroli and Ihab Tewfik
Ewa Hammarberg,Regina Papp, Andi Gaywood, Jean Pierre Ferraroli and Ihab Tewfik University of Westminster United Kingdom Background: Physical activity is a potentially cost-effective approach to reduce overweight/obesity and possible complications (cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancers). Despite physical activity guidelines recommendations from government bodies and health organisations such as the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence […]
Globesity in action, Miryem Salah and Ihab Tewfik
Miryem Salah and Ihab Tewfik University of Westminster United Kingdom Purpose: Physical activity (PA) holds a great promise in the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases, hence the importance of assessing the effectiveness of PA guidelines in health promotion strategies and public health policy. This paper reviews the health outcomes that have been achieved by […]
Influence of esparto grass on reducing serum glucose of alloxan diabetic rats, Nadia Al-Amoudi
Nadia Saleh Al-Amoudi King Abd Al-Aziz University Kingdom Saudi Arabia Abstract: This work was carried out to evaluate the hypoglycemic effect of fenugreek seeds (Trigonella Foenum Graecum L.) myrrh resin (Commiphora myrrha L.), the wild grown halfa herb – esparto grass (Cortaderia sellona L.) and their blend (using equal amounts of the three herbs) as […]
Association of anthropometric parameters with risk of cardiovascular disease, Ebtissam M. Salah, Mai M. Youssef, Samar M. E. Salem, Hala S. Megahed and Nagwa A. Kantoush
Ebtissam M. Salah, Mai M. Youssef, Samar M. E. Salem, Hala S. Megahed and Nagwa A. Kantoush National Research Center Egypt Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between simple anthropometric parameters (body mass index, waist circumference, waist to statureratio and sum of skinfolds thickness) with cardiovascular risk factors (total cholesterol, […]
Effect of maternal obesity and passive smoking on red blood cells, Abeer Abd El Baky, Tarek El Shaer, Amany Elwan and Hanaa Rasmy
Abeer M. N. E. Abd El Baky and Tarek M. F. El Shaer National Research Centre Egypt Amany Ezat Elwan Cairo University Egypt Hanaa Rasmy National Research Centre Egypt Abstract: Passive cigarette smoking and obesity during pregnancy are risk factors for adverse outcome in the infant. Elevated umbilical cord neonatal nucleated red blood cells (NRBCs) […]
Validity of convenient indicators of obesity, Sahar El-Masry and Nayera Hassan
Sahar A. El-Masry and Nayera E. Hassan National Research Centre Egypt Abstract: Study objective is to evaluate the validity of body mass index (BMI) and fat mass index (FMI) as indicators of obesity in 272 boys and 242 girls aged 3–5 years. Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) was used to calculate percentage fat mass (%BF) and […]