Claude Bouchard

A Novel

Vigilante

Mind Games

The Consultant

George Bray

Several major developments have occurred since the last edition of Handbook of Obesity: Clinical Applications, including new clinical trials, discoveries related to drug use, and greater understanding of the benefits of weight loss in obese patients. Now in its fourth edition, this volume continues to offer unparalleled depth and breadth of coverag

Clinical Applications, Fourth Edition

Handbook of Obesity - Volume 2

Eric P. Hoffman

This is the latest volume in the IOC Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine series, summarizing the evidence from all relevant sources on the genetic and molecular basis of sports and other human physical performance. The initial chapters address the basic science of genomics and genetics and the regulation of gene expression. Additional chapters provide authoritative information on the genetics of complex performance phenotypes, the contributions of small animal research, family and twin studies, and ethnic comparisons. A final section addresses the issue of the contribution of specific genes and molecular markers as related to endurance, strength and power, and responsiveness to specific conditioning programs. This latest volume in the Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine Series from the Medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee is a must for sports and exercise scientists who require a thorough guide to the most cutting edge science in this expanding field.

The Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine, Genetic and Molecular Aspects of Sports Performance

Roy J. Shephard

Can health-care costs be reduced by increasing the overall level of physical activity? What part does heredity play in physical fitness? How does exercise affect the immune system? What is the relationship between physical activity and hypertension?

International Proceedings and Consensus Statement

Physical Activity, Fitness, and Health

George A. Bray

Offering perspectives on the history, prevalence and genetics of obesity, this book examines the origins and etiology of obesity. It considers the relationship between behavioural neuroscience and obesity.

Etiology and Pathophysiology, Second Edition

Handbook of Obesity

Geraldo Medeiros-Neto

Alfredo Halpern

Obesity is officially recognised as a major worldwide public health problem. "Progress in Obesity Research: 9" fulfils the need for an accessible and fundamental research, highly recommended towards a better understanding of obesity. It will prove an indispensable resource for all those involved in the research, prevention and treatment of obesity.

Proceedings of the 9th International Congress on Obesity

W. P. T. James

Etiology and Pathophysiology

This 2 volume set comprises of the 3rd edition of Volume 1 and the 4th edition of Volume 2, both published in 2014.In recent years, we've developed a much better grasp of the biological and other factors associated with the development of obesity. New clinical trials, discoveries related to drug use, and greater understanding of the benefits of wei

Handbook of Obesity, Two-Volume Set

Steven N. Blair

William L. Haskell

William Haskell

Physical Activity and Health is the first textbook to bring together the results of the most important studies in this rapidly changing field, and it offers a detailed yet concise and clear presentation of key concepts.

Physical Activity and Health

With rates of obesity soaring to epidemic proportions, this reference strives to unearth new treatment regimens and pharmaceuticals for the prevention and treatment of obesity. Offering the latest recommendations and research from the most respected leaders in the field, the Second Edition compiles the most noteworthy studies on the evaluation and management of obese patients.

Clinical Applications

Nicole Evelina

Michael Meyerhofer

Kelly Stone Gamble

Brenda Vicars

Kate Birdsall

Ciara Ballintyne

Gail Cleare

Victor Catano

Reece Taylor

Wonder This holiday season, twenty talented, award-winning, and bestselling authors have crafted never before released Yuletide-themed tales about their most beloved characters. Magic From murder to magic, love to loss, the past and the future, this multi-genre collection of poems and stories has something for everyone. Charity In the spirit of giving, the authors have generously opted to donate all profits to The LifeAfter--Visions of Hope Project, whose passion is to shatter the stigma and spread awareness to three taboo topics that underscore society today: Suicide, Substance Abuse, and Domestic Violence.

A Holiday Anthology

Tangled Lights and Silent Nights

Oded Bar-Or

Robert M. Malina

This updated edition features three new chapters and current research findings. Topics include prenatal growth and functional development, motor development, thermoregulation, obesity in childhood and adolescence and more.

Growth, Maturation, and Physical Activity

Claude Bouchard

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