Does physical activity lower the risk for metabolic syndrome: a longitudinal study of physically active older women

Abstract Background The associations between physical activity and metabolic syndrome (MetS) have been mainly found in cross-sectional studies. The aim of this longitudinal study was to examine the relationship between meeting step-based guidelines and changes in the risk of metabolic syndrome. Meth...

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Main Authors: Izabela Zając-Gawlak, Jana Pelclová, Dorota Groffik, Miroslava Přidalová, Agnieszka Nawrat-Szołtysik, Aleksandra Kroemeke, Aleš Gába, Ewa Sadowska-Krępa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-020-01952-7