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Warmink, K. (author), Rios, J. L. (author), van Valkengoed, D. R. (author), Vinod, P. (author), Korthagen, N. M. (author), Weinans, Harrie (author)Introduction: Obesogenic diets aggravate osteoarthritis (OA) by inducing low-grade systemic inflammation, and diet composition may affect OA severity. Here, we investigated the effect of diet on joint damage and inflammation in an OA rat model. Methods: Wistar-Han rats (n = 24) were fed a chow, a high-fat (HF) diet, or a high-fat/high-sucrose...journal article 2023
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Schram Serban, Corina (author), de Groot, N.M.S. (author)(1) Background. Obesity is a well-established worldwide recognised risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF). Prior review papers reported on the associations between obesity and AF development, but not on the relation between obesity and atrial electrophysiology. We therefore conducted a systematic review to describe the current knowledge of...review 2023
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Warmink, Kelly (author), Vinod, Prateeksha (author), Korthagen, Nicoline M. (author), Weinans, Harrie (author), Rios, Jaqueline L. (author)Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common and debilitating joint disorder that leads to progressive joint breakdown and loss of articular cartilage. Accompanied by a state of low-grade inflammation, its etiology extends beyond that of a wear-and-tear disease, and the immune system might have a role in its initiation and progression. Obesity, which is...review 2023
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Tenbult, Nicole (author), Kraal, J.J. (author), Brouwers, Rutger (author), Spee, Ruud (author), Eijsbouts, Sabine (author), Kemps, Hareld (author)Background: Atrial fibrillation is commonly associated with obesity. Observational studies have shown that weight loss is associated with improved prognosis and a decrease in atrial fibrillation frequency and severity. However, despite these benefits, nonadherence to lifestyle programs is common. Objective: In this study, we evaluated adherence...journal article 2022
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de Boer, Bas (author), Lemke, M. (author)Obesity has been pointed out as one of the main current health risks leading to calls for a so-called “war on obesity”. As we show in this paper, activities that attempt to counter obesity by persuading people to adjust a specific behavior often employ a pedagogy of regret and disgust. Nowadays, however, public healthcare campaigns that aim to...journal article 2021
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van Eijk, Sam (author)Weight stigma is defined as the negative attitudes and beliefs that are manifested by stereotypes, rejection and prejudice towards individuals because they are overweight. Weight stigmas have a negative impact on the mental health of people with excess weight. They internalize the weight stigmas and therefore blame themselves and feel less...master thesis 2019
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Matzorou, Violetta (author)The dietary habits changed drastically since 1980 and the chemical composition of a lot of processed foods was altered to meet new requirements. This nutrition shift along with the industrialisation and the rise of the sedentary lifestyle, led to the spread of the obesity epidemic which still manifests in many countries, including European....master thesis 2019
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Koorneef, Lisa L. (author), Bogaards, Marit (author), Reinders, M.J.T. (author), Meijer, Onno C. (author), Mahfouz, A.M.E.T.A. (author)Metabolic status impacts on the emotional brain to induce behavior that maintains energy balance. While hunger suppresses the fear circuitry to promote explorative food-seeking behavior, satiety or obesity may increase fear to prevent unnecessary risk-taking. Here we aimed to unravel which metabolic factors, that transfer information about...journal article 2018
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Touw, Alexandra (author)Being ill, treatment at health centres causes anxiety and stress with children. This has a negative effect on their wellbeing, healing process and more important, their cognitive, motoric and social development. The goal of this thesis is to describe a set of generic properties for the built environment to reduce this negative effect by...master thesis 2018
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Mao, Heidi (author)This report is the graduation thesis for the Master of Design for Interaction, Faculty of Design Engineering at Delft University of Technology. The report presents a set of guidelines showing the relationships between food textures and conscious and satiating snacking experiences. As a designer, food textures can be considered as tools to shape...master thesis 2017
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Karova, Plamena (author)Food has a unique value in human society. As humans, we do not only fulfill our nutritional needs by food, but we also use it as a medium to reinforce our relationships. Providing food symbolizes caring loved ones, making them happy and fulfilled. When it comes to animal companionship, we as humans tend to reflect our existing caring practices...master thesis 2017
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Ten Brug, L.F. (author)Double Degree: Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and the Built Environment / Urbanism AND Faculty of Applied Sciences / Science ommunication. Obesity is appointed as a pressing 21st century public health threat by the World health organization. Current sedentary behaviour in Western society is key in fast spread of the obesity epidemic. Children...master thesis 2017
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Scholten, E. (author)The Health Factory is a health complex with sports facilities, healthy food options and a medical center that focusses on serving workers in the neighborhood. More than a third of all U.S. residents are obese, and this number has been increasing over the past three decades. Americans eat unhealthy and do not get enough exercise. Although there...master thesis 2016
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Wu, C.C. (author)This report describes the process and the results of a project which focuses on designing for obesity. The project starts with fuzzy front end which is to explore the needs of obese people. A thorough literature is carried out to understand obesity in different perspectives. Later on, an internal analysis shows the background and the knowledge...master thesis 2013
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Tahery, D. (author)The master’s thesis deals with public space in connection to public health aspect and the contribution that public space can make to this facet. Nowadays people all over the world face health problems concerning obesity and lack of exercise, especially children and the elderly. The current lifestyle of Western societies is encouraged and...master thesis 2013
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Duin, T.J. (author)The existing situation on the Curacao of the urban development is a pattern determined by the excessive use of cars as a means for transportation. This reflects poorly on the communities, because of the fragmented and homogenous urban design. The pattern of land usage led to disconnected communities and a dispersion of programs. Herein lays the...master thesis 2011
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Van Haneghem, R. (author)Obesity is a growing problem among children. They seem to eat less healthy and live a sedentary lifestyle. Children who are overweight have troubles during sport, can get depressed and suffer more consequences. But are they really to blame? The parents of these children have the responsibly of keeping their children healthy. However some parents...master thesis 2011
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Leal Penados, A. (author), Gielen, M.A. (author), Stappers, P.J. (author), Jongert, T. (author)Health experts are worried about the increase in the number of overweight children and the decrease in activity levels among this age group. This project explores the possibilities of using interactive toys and social interaction in encouraging children to become more physically active. To arrive at the final concept, research was conducted into...journal article 2009
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Lauwerier, P.E.L. (author)Childhood obesity is a global health concern. Numerous societal changes have dramatically reduced the amount of energy children burn, while expanding the number of calories they consume. Childhood obesity is increasingly recognized as a global health problem and measures are being taken throughout the world. An important direction for preventive...master thesis 2009
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Tonino, M.J.T.J. (author)Obesity is a problem. A problem that is easy to see on the streets and well covered in the media, yet it continues to grow. Why is that people are not able to maintain a healthy balance between diet and exercise and keep a consistent weight? Are it the fast food restaurants or the increasingly passive lifestyles of the Western world, or a...master thesis 2009