BACKGROUND: The myths of aging provide a partial explanation for why older people
have not been primary targets for health promotion and disease-prevention programs. …

Executive Summary Stephen R. Daniels, MD, PhD, FAHA, Chair; Marc S. Jacobson, MD,
FAHA; Brian W. McCrindle, MD, MPH, FAHA; Robert H. Eckel, MD, FAHA; Brigid McHugh …

Over the past 30 years, the prevalence of obesity has nearly tripled for children 2 to 5 years
of age and youth 12 to 19 years of age, and it has quadrupled for children 6 to 11 years old. 1 …

… Left: Data for r b for different grouting materials. Right: schematic of the concept of borehole
thermal resistance r b . PE: high density polyethylene; Bohrlochwand: borehole wall; Agv: …

In view of the high prevalence and the relevant impairment of patients with obstructive sleep
apnoea syndrome (OSAS) lots of methods are offered which promise definitive cures for or …

Geothermal (ground-source) heat pumps (GHP) are one of the fastest growing applications
of renewable energy (see discussion at the end of this article) in the world, with annual …

Rationale: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is linked to increased cardiovascular risk, but the
impact of mild forms of OSA and their treatment on cardiovascular outcomes remains …

The complexity of central breathing disturbances during sleep has become increasingly
obvious. They present as central sleep apnoeas (CSAs) and hypopnoeas, periodic breathing …

… the temperature difference in point B and the flow rate (details on required accuracy are
still under discussion). The temperature measurement should be done in point B. The time …

Background— To examine the influence active-play video gaming (also referred to as
exergaming, exertainment, and active gaming) might have on improving health-related skills, …