Clinical Trial Research

New clinical trial research data have been reported by scientists at Tokyo University

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, October 26th, 2009

According to recent research published in the Journal of Epidemiology, "Physical activity is known to prevent obesity and metabolic syndrome in middle-aged and elderly people; however, the effectiveness of a comprehensive health education program for male white-collar employees is uncertain. Forty-three men volunteered to participate in this study and were randomly assigned into 2 groups."

"The intervention group participated in a 2-hour program comprising comprehensive health education and hot spa bathing, offered once every 2 weeks, in addition to individualized programs once a week, for 24 weeks. The control group received only general health guidance. We...

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Source: Obesity and Diabetes Week (2009-10-26)

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