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Postprandial metabolism and vascular function: Impact of aging and physical activity level
(2019-12)
The consumption of a high-fat meal can induce acute postprandial lipemia (PPL) and endothelial dysfunction. We assessed the impact of age and physical activity on metabolic and vascular outcomes following meal consumption ...
Systematic review of the impact of nutrition and physical activity on cardiovascular disease risk among firefighters
(2021-12)
Background: Fatal heart attacks account for 45-60% of all line of duty firefighter deaths, making cardiovascular disease (CVD) the primary cause of line of duty deaths in the fire service. Firefighters experience numerous ...
Reliability of an abbreviated fat tolerance test: A comparison to the oral glucose tolerance test
(2020-05)
Background: Postprandial lipemia (PPL) is predictive of cardiovascular disease risk. However, the current method for assessing PPL is a burdensome process. Recently, the validity of an abbreviated fat tolerance test (AFTT) ...