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Obesity is a chronic condition of excessive body fat. This subject includes the study of factors contributing to obesity risk across populations, prevention strategies at the individual level, treatment of obesity and population level measures for combatting obesity.

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Significance of neuroendocrine systems and the gut-brain axis (GBA) in the regulation of obesity
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Differential effects of physical activity on cognitive and motor performance in obese young adults
Piangkwan Sa-nguanmoo, Busaba Chuatrakoon, Puntarik Keawtep, Savitree Thummasorn, Tanawat Thongsukdee, Patimakorn Homjan, Phumiphat Phetcharat
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Microgreens: nutritional properties, health benefits, production techniques, and food safety risks
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Modified STOP-Bang questionnaire for detecting obstructive sleep apnea in individuals with a body mass index below 35 kg/m2
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Selected nutritional habits of teenagers associated with overweight and obesity
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Differential effects of physical activity on cognitive and motor performance in obese young adults
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Effects of combined aerobic and resistance training on glycemic control, blood pressure, inflammation, cardiorespiratory fitness and quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes and overweight/obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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