bachelor's at Medicina from Universidade Estadual de Campinas (1983), master's at Clinical Medicine from Universidade Estadual de Campinas (1990) and doctorate at Clinical Medicine from Universidade Estadual de Campinas (1994). Has experience in Medicine, focusing on Clinical Medicine, acting on the following subjects: doença de chagas, cortisol, sensibilidade à insulina, insulin secretion and secreção de insulina. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)
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Sarcopenia is characterized by progressive loss of muscle mass and strength with age associated. The presence of sarcopenia is associated with functional limitations, co-morbidity and mortality increase. The consequences of sarcopenia in the physical dysfunction may worsen in obese individuals. The sarcopenic obesity refers to the presence of sarcopenia and obesity, and is characterized b…
The rapid increase in obesity and the consequences for health, including oxidative stress, insulin resistance and other metabolic syndrome related disorders, has led to the development of research on obesity epidemiology, etiology and treatment. Physical exercise is considered an efficient method to reduce metabolic disorders and contribute to weight loss. Low and moderate physical activi…
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