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Daily sedentary time of less than six hours is beneficial for the prevention of obesity in US adults

With suggestions that limiting sedentary time can prevent obesity, the need to identify a cut-off point for daily sedentary time is being recognized. Therefore, this study aims to examine the dose-response relationship between daily sedentary time and obesity and to suggest a cutoff of daily sedentary time for the prevention of obesity. Data from the 2003 to 2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) were analyzed. A total of 5,127 adults (>19 years old) were included in the present study.

$Osteoporosis and fracture risk in the elderly athlete: current guidelines$

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Osteoporosis and fracture risk in the elderly athlete: current guidelines

Eine «Low Energy Fraktur» ist das wichtigste klinische Symptom einer Osteoporose. Der ältere Sportler weist ein geringes Risiko für das Eintreten dieses Ereignisses auf. Die mit der sportlichen Aktivität verbundenen Stösse und Belastungen auf den Knochen wirken einem drohenden Abbau von Knochensubstanz nämlich entgegen. Sollte es im Rahmen der sportlichen Aktivität dennoch zur Fraktur kommen, dann entspricht der Unfallmechanismus in aller Regel nicht den Kriterien einer «Low Energy Fraktur».