Search for dissertations about: "sitting habits"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words sitting habits.

  2. 1. Eating situations among women and men post-stroke

    Author : Jörgen Medin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Eating; stroke; nursing; nutritional status; psychological well-being;

    Abstract : Background: Eating occurs as a frequent activity in everyday life and one common consequence after stroke is the negative impact on the ability to eat. Aim: The overall aim of this study was to explore eating difficulties and experiences among women and men with acute stroke, three and six months after stroke. READ MORE

  4. 2. Lifestyle risk factors for Parkinson disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis : an epidemiological perspective

    Author : Elin Roos; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Following progressive aging of the population, the global prevalence of PD and ALS is expected to increase in the next decades. Primary prevention of the diseases is hampered by limited knowledge of preventable causes. READ MORE

  5. 3. Prevalence and Correlates of Health Risk Behaviors among High School Adolescents in Iran : With focus on Water-pipe Smoking, Suicide Ideation, Physical Activity and Nutrition

    Author : Reza Ziaei; Eija Viitasara; Reza Mohammadi; Mittuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Global Youth Tobacco Survey; High school students; Iran; Waterpipe hookah smoking; Student health; Suicide ideation; Global School- Based Student Health Survey; Physical activity; Physical inactivity; Sedentary behavior; Fruit intake; Vegetable intake.;

    Abstract : Background: Adolescence is a transitional stage from childhood into adulthood and many habits, with long-term implications for health, from this period of life can continue into adulthood. Identifying risk factors related to health risk behaviors is therefore an important part of health promotion. READ MORE

  6. 4. Skeletal muscle responses to physical activity in health and metabolic disease

    Author : Jonathon Alexander Smith; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Sedentary lifestyles, characterised by a lack of physical activity and prolonged periods of sitting, have been linked to reductions in whole-body metabolic flexibility and the increased risk of metabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes. This can be attributed, at least partially, to the direct negative effects of physical inactivity on skeletal muscle insulin sensitivity, oxidative capacity, and overall metabolic health. READ MORE

  7. 5. Hip disability : patient education, classification and assessment

    Author : Maria Klässbo; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Activity limitations; assessment; capsular pattern; classification; disability; hip; HOOS; NHP; osteoarthritis; pain; physiotherapy; range of motion; stiffness; quality of life; WOMAC;

    Abstract : Hip disability is common and entails activity limitations, participation restrictions and increased risk of further disability and health problems, partially due to inactivity. Hip osteoarthritis (OA), the major diagnosis, is difficult to define, especially when no joint space narrowing is seen in radiography. READ MORE