Special Issue

Exercise and Nutritional Interventions for Disease Management and Prevention

Submission Deadline: December 15, 2024 (Open) Submit Now

Guest Editor

Stephen Cornish, PhD, Associate Professor

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada

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Research interests: exercise physiology, exercise immunology, cytokines/myokines/exerkines, chronic low-grade inflammation

 

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Publication

Open Access Original Research Feasibility and Acceptability of a Peer Training Program to Deliver a Theory-Based Physical Activity Behavior Change Intervention to Inactive People Living With and Beyond Cancer: A Mixed Methods Study by Allyson Tabaczynski  , Catherine M. Sabiston  , Kelly P. Arbour-Nicitopoulos  , Ryan E. Rhodes  and Linda Trinh Received: 16 July 2024;  Published: 08 November 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2404067 Abstract Theory-based physical activity (PA) interventions include PA promotion strategies that can be delivered by exercise professionals, friends, family and peers. Peer-delivery presents a valuable opportunity for community implementation. Few peer-led PA interventions for people living with and beyond cancer (LWBC) report the feasibility of their [...]

Open Access Review The Interplay of Nutrition, Exercise, and Dietary Intervention for Enhanced Performance of Athletes and General Well-Being of Non-Athletes: A Review by Oghenerume Lucky Emakpor  , Great Iruoghene Edo  , Emad Yousif  , Princess Oghenekeno Samuel  , Agatha Ngukuran Jikah  , Khalid Zainulabdeen  , Athraa Abdulameer Mohammed  , Winifred Ndudi  , Susan Chinedu Nwachukwu  , Ufuoma Ugbune  , Joy Johnson Agbo  , Irene Ebosereme Ainyanbhor  , Huzaifa Umar  , Helen Avuokerie Ekokotu  , Ephraim Evi Alex Oghroro  , Patrick Othuke Akpoghelie  , Joseph Oghenewogaga Owheruo  , Lauretta Dohwodakpo Ekpekpo  , Priscillia Nkem Onyibe  , Ufuoma Augustina Igbukuc  , Endurance Fegor Isojec  and Arthur Efeoghene Athan Essaghahk Received: 28 December 2023;  Published: 28 June 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2402038 Abstract The optimal enhancement of athletic performance, recovery from exhaustion after exercise, and injury prevention are products of appropriate nutrition. Nutritional supplements that contain proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals are frequently utilized in various sports to complement the recommended daily amounts. Several of these suppl [...]

Open Access Review Food Insecurity, Cardiometabolic Risk and Cardiovascular Disease: A Narrative Review and Call for Action by Satchit Anand Saha  , Katelyn Ann Williams  , George Murphy  and Sandeep Ajoy Saha Received: 24 September 2023;  Published: 09 January 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2401006 Abstract Food insecurity and insufficient access to affordable nutrition have been associated with increased risk for the development of multiple chronic medical conditions, including cardiovascular disease. In this narrative review, we explore the association between food insecurity and the development of chronic medical conditions that [...]

Open Access Original Research A Videoconference Physical Activity Intervention for Colorectal Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial by Heather J. Leach  , Emma L. Gomes  , Mary C. Hidde  , Kate Lyden  , Angela D. Bryan  , Myles G. Cockburn  and Wells A. Messersmith Received: 17 July 2023;  Published: 20 December 2023;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2304060 Abstract Physical activity (PA) after a colorectal cancer (CRC) diagnosis can improve physical function and quality of life and is associated with decreased mortality rates and longer disease-free survival. The accelerated use of videoconference technology during and following the COVID-19 pandemic offers an opportunity to explore the potential of [...]