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Engaging in active commuting for a minimum of 45 minutes a day was associated with lower levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a key marker of inflammation.

High fat mass in adolescence causes insulin resistance, which can lead to a vicious cycle of worsening insulin resistance and obesity by young adulthood, a new study shows.

The Finnish Union of University Professors has chosen Ursula Schwab, Professor of Nutrition Therapy at the University of Eastern Finland, as Professor of the Year 2024.

High cholesterol levels in adolescence can cause structural and functional heart damage during adolescence which worsens by young adulthood, a new study shows.

The awards ceremony was held on 20 December 2023 at Kuopio Campus.

Increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood significantly increased cholesterol levels. However, light physical activity may completely reverse the adverse process.

Increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood caused increased body fat and abdominal fat. However, light physical activity may completely reverse the adverse process.

Dr Andrew Agbaje has received multiple international awards for his research, which deals with childhood obesity, its prevention and the effects of physical inactivity on cardiometabolic health.

A recent visit to Ghana by a UEF delegation witnessed the signing of two memoranda of understanding on education and research collaboration.

The PhD study reveals the metabolic alterations and responses to various NAFLD treatments, including lifestyle changes and novel microbiome-based therapeutics.