Preserving muscle during aging and disuse: the role of protein, amino acids and early mobilization

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Older adults rapidly lose muscle during inactivity. Adequate protein and leucine, combined with early mobilization, can help limit muscle loss…

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SOFFCO.MM Congress: On bouge les lignes – May 22-23th 2025

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This year, the joint congress will be taking its first steps, and the SOFFCO.MM board and its president have decided to continue the tour of France for this major congress. For the first time, Saint-Étienne will welcome you on May 22 and 23, 2025 (CPD on May 21). You’ll …

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26th Belgian Surgical Week – April 24th till 26th 2025

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The 26th Belgian Surgical Week will be held in Thermae Palace Ostend, from Thursday 24 April until Saturday 26 April 2025. The scientific theme of the meeting, …

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Vitamin D Supplementation Reduces Blood Pressure in Overweight Elderly: Insights from a Randomized Trial

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Hypertension is a common comorbidity in obese elderly populations, significantly increasing the risk of cardiovascular events. While the link between vitamin D deficiency and hypertension has been established, there ….

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Habitual Short Sleep Duration, Diet, and Development of Type 2 Diabetes in Adults

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Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a growing global health concern, influenced by lifestyle factors such as diet and sleep duration. Many adults sleep less than 7 hours …

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Daily step count and depression in adults

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Dr. Bizzozero-Peroni and colleagues from the Health and Social Research Center at the Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha in Spain authored the article “Daily Step Count and Depression in Adults: …

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Tolerability and satisfaction of protein supplements after bariatric surgery

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Bariatric surgery is an effective treatment option for obesity, but it also brings challenges, such as the risk of disproportionate loss of fat-free mass…

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Exploring the link between physical activity and cardiometabolic health

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Small changes starting from 3,8 extra minutes per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity or sitting less, can have positive health outcomes…

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SOFFCO.MM Congress: Surgery 3.0 – May 22-24th 2024

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On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 22-24 may 2024, the SOFFCO.MM congress will take place LIVE in Nantes. This Congress brings together all the disciplines involved in the treatment of obesity and metabolic diseases in order to promote exchanges during the different sessions and symposiums.

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Podcast: Obesity – The Big Truth

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Stay easily updated and discover the latest scientific information about obesity thanks to the weekly 30 minute podcast ‘Obesity- The Big Truth’…

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25th Belgian Surgical Week – April 25th till 27th 2024

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The 25th Belgian Surgical Week will take place in the Ostend Thermae Palace, from Thursday 25 April until Saturday 27 April 2024. The scientific theme of the meeting, …

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More daily steps reduce the risk of mortality

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In a comprehensive meta-analysis of 17 studies examining the impact of physical activity measured in daily step counts, Banach et al. found that increasing step counts had a significant …

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More than 50% of the Dutch population had an intake below the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) for calcium, iron, vitamin D and folate in a crosssectional study

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This study examines the intake of risk micronutrients from non-fortified foods, fortified foods, and food supplements in different age and gender sub-groups of the Dutch population…

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B.E.S.T Congress in Bruges – December 11-12th 2023

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On Monday and Tuesday 11-12 december 2023, the 20th international B.E.S.T. congress will take place in Bruges. The B.E.S.T (Bariatric Endoscopic Surgical Trends) meeting has become a scientifically highly appreciated congress in the field of bariatric and metabolic surgery.

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Strong Dose-Response Relationship between the amount of physical activity and the severity of infection outcomes

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Physical inactivity has been linked to various health conditions and has a direct impact on overall health and immune function. Young et al. aimed to explore the association …

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Symposium Chirurgie Bariatrique Nissen Sleeve Gastrectomy – June 22th 2023

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On Thursday June 22, 2023 the Montpellier Obesity International Institute is organizing the nissen sleeve gastrectomy bariatric surgery symposium. The event will take place at the Corum, Place Charles de Gaulle, 34000 Montpellier…

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The cost of obesity in Belgium

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It is well known that data shows increasing numbers of overweight and obesity all over the world, but also in Belgium more than half of the population has …

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Exercise modifies hypothalamic connectivity and brain regions associated with regulation of food intake in women after bariatric surgery

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It is well known that physical activity has many health benefits regardless of your BMI. More specifically for an obese population who undergoes bariatric …

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SOFFCO.MM Congress: Metabolic surgery at its best – May 25-26th 2023

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On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 25-26 may 2023, the SOFFCO.MM congress will take place LIVE in Grenoble. This Congress brings together all the disciplines involved in the treatment of obesity and metabolic diseases in order to promote exchanges during the different sessions and symposiums.

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24th Belgian Surgical Week – April 27th till 29th 2023

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The 24th Belgian Surgical Week will take place in the Ostend Thermae Palace, from Thursday 27th to Saturday 29th APRIL 2023. The scientific theme of the meeting, …

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