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Performance of newly developed body mass index cut-off for diagnosing obesity among Ethiopian adults

Journal of Physiological Anthropology, 2019
Background Obesity is defined as unhealthy excess body fat, which increases the risk of premature mortality from noncommunicable diseases. Early screening and prevention of obesity is critical for averting associated morbidity, disability, and mortality.
Makeda Sinaga, Tilahun Yemane, Elsah Tegene, David Lidstrom, Tefera Belachew   +4 more
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Development of the circadian system in early life: maternal and environmental factors

Journal of Physiological Anthropology, 2022
In humans, an adaptable internal biological system generates circadian rhythms that maintain synchronicity of behavior and physiology with the changing demands of the 24-h environment.
Sachi D. Wong, Kenneth P. Wright, Robert L. Spencer, Céline Vetter, Laurel M. Hicks, Oskar G. Jenni, Monique K. LeBourgeois   +6 more
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Special Libraries, May 1933 [PDF]

, 1933
Volume 24, Issue 4https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/sla_sl_1933/1003/thumbnail ...
Special Libraries Association
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Circadian polymorphisms associated with affective disorders [PDF]

, 2009
Background Clinical symptoms of affective disorders, their response to light treatment, and sensitivity to other circadian interventions indicate that the circadian system has a role in mood disorders.
Shekhtman Tatyana, Joo EJ, Nievergelt Caroline M, Kripke Daniel F, Kelsoe John R   +4 more
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Do green-blocking glasses enhance the nonvisual effects of white polychromatic light?

Journal of Physiological Anthropology, 2018
Background It is well known that light containing the blue component stimulates the intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) and plays a role in melatonin suppression and pupillary constriction.
Soomin Lee, Naoshi Kakitsuba, Tetso Katsuura   +2 more
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Spatial navigation ability is associated with the assessment of smoothness of driving during changing lanes in older drivers

Journal of Physiological Anthropology, 2020
Background Age-related changes affect driving ability, including the smoothness of driving. This operation requires the use of both allocentric strategies (based on world-centered representations) and egocentric strategies (based on self-centered ...
Masafumi Kunishige, Hideki Miyaguchi, Hiroshi Fukuda, Tadayuki Iida, Kawabata Nami, Chinami Ishizuki   +5 more
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Nature or History? Philosophical Anthropology in the History of Concepts [PDF]

, 2010
In a renowned essay, Odo Marquard’s set a cornerstone in defining anthropology from a history of concepts point of view. In the light of more recent researches, some of his conclusions are here reconsidered and criticised.
Martinelli, Riccardo
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Anthropometric Study of Sub-ethnic Groups of the Kalmyks

Oriental Studies, 2018
The article deals with the analysis of anthropometric materials collected from three regions of Kalmykia as well as morphological characteristics, somatologic features, epochal changes of morphological attributes.
N. Balinova
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Which characteristic of Natto: appearance, odor, or taste most affects preference for Natto

Journal of Physiological Anthropology, 2012
Background In Japan, consumption of Natto, a fermented bean dish, is recommended because of its high quality protein, digestibility in the gut and its preventive effect on blood clot formation due to high vitamin K content.
Tsumura Yuki, Ohyane Aki, Yamashita Kuniko, Sone Yoshiaki   +3 more
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Physical stature and its interpretation in nineteenth century New Zealand [PDF]

During the late nineteenth century the physical stature of New Zealandborn men stagnated, despite an apparently beneficial public health environment and growth in per-capita incomes.
Evan Roberts, Kris Inwood, Les Oxley
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