Effects of Polluted Air on Cardiovascular and Hematological Parameters After Progressive Maximal Aerobic Exercise

Abstract

Acute exposure to high concentrations of pollutants during exercise resulted in decline in cardiovascular functions and hematological parameters in healthy athletes.

Using spike model to reduce traffic congestion and improve public transportation in Malaysia

“…Certain strategies, such as transportation planning are necessary to prevent the overall growth of urban areas from disrupting the quality of life of those who dwell in them (Kargarfard et al, 2015;Murray and Wu, 2003). Service quality, no doubt an essential part of urban growth, has long been a subject of interest for city transport planners.…”

Psychological Well-being among Postgraduate Students

“…This multidimensional concept of psychological well-being demonstrates the relationships between psychological well-being and life esteem as well as life satisfaction [14], mindfulness [15], physical activity [16][17][18][19], and social support [20].…”

Effects of endurance and high intensity training on ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 levels and arterial pressure in obese and normal weight adolescents

“…Forty-one obese (BMI > 30) and 43 normal-weight (BMI < 22) adolescents whose ages between 10 and 14 years old volunteered to participate in the study with the consent of their parents. All participants were subject to medical examination by a medical specialist to ensure they were free from any of the following symptoms: (a) obesity associated with any low activity of the thyroid gland, (b) acute and chronic cardiovascular or respiratory diseases such as exercise-induced asthma, (c) liver disease, (d) kidney failure, (e) pulmonary and obesity induced diabetes or juvenile diabetes, and (f) musculoskeletal disorders [20]. To avoid other confounding variables that might affect the outcome of the study, the participants should have not participated in organized sports activities during the past two years, and had not taken any medications or supplements [21].…”