To test the hypothesis that for any given body mass index (BMI) category, active individuals would have a smaller waist circumference than inactive individuals. Our second objective was to examine the ...
This study assessed the interaction between non-occupational physical activity (NOA) (leisure-time, transport and domestic activity) and occupational activity (OA) in relation to abdominal obesity. In ...
We instinctively shield our abdomen when we are physically threatened, and we may feel vulnerable when someone puts his or her hand on our bare abdomen. Therefore, with an abdominal examination the ...
Objective To examine the joint associations between physical activity and abdominal obesity with the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events. Methods We included 70 830 UK Biobank participants ...
A routine physical examination ensures that you stay in good health. A physical can also be a preventive step. It allows you to catch up on vaccinations or detect a serious condition, like cancer or ...
One in two South Koreans aged 75 or older has been found to have abdominal obesity, according to a report by the Korean ...
If obstruction is suspected or there is a primary abdominal symptom, auscultation is always done first. During routine examination when no abnormalities are suspected, the examiner typically starts ...