Dietary intake and menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women: a systematic review.

Despite literature pointing to a relation between dietary intake and menopausal symptoms, most studies have evaluated either only supplements or only specific nutrients or foods. Therefore, this study aimed to provide a systematic review of the literature regarding the association between dietary intake and menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women. A systematic search was conducted across PubMed/Medline, Web of Science, Scopus, and Embase to identify studies published between 2009 and 2019. We identified 3828 studies; after screening, 73 studies were reviewed and 19 of these investigated nutrient and food intake and eating patterns associated with the intensity of menopausal symptoms. Studies evaluating diet quality or dietary patterns showed an association between lower intensity of psychological symptoms, sleep disorders, and vasomotor, urogenital, and somatic symptoms and higher consumption of vegetables, whole grains, and unprocessed foods. Also, the intensity of these symptoms is associated with high-processed foods, saturated fats, and sugars. Regarding nutrient and/or specific food, the studies indicated an association between caffeine intake and type of fat intake and the intensity of menopausal symptoms. Dietary intake was found to be associated with the severity of menopausal symptoms; however, evidence for the association between dietary intake and menopausal symptoms is inconsistent and inconclusive, and is provided by a small number of studies.

Effects of Single Vs. Multiple Sets during 10 Weeks of Water-based Resistance Training on Neuromuscular Adaptations in Young Women.

This study aims to analyze the neuromuscular adaptations of sedentary young women between water-based resistance training performed with single and multiple sets. 66 women (24.72±4.33 years old) were randomly divided into 2 training groups: SS (single set of 30 s) and MS (3 sets of 30 s). Both groups performed 2 sessions per week for 10 weeks. One repetition maximal test (1RM), muscle endurance test (maximal repetitions at 60% 1RM) and muscle power test (squat and countermovement jump performance) were evaluated at pre- and post-training. To compare neuromuscular variables, a repeated measures ANOVA with a group factor (α=0.05) was used. Both groups showed significant increases in 1RM (SS: 14.59%; MS 14.86%), in 60% 1RM (SS: 31.23%; MS: 37.37%), in SJ (SS: 10.9%; MS: 8.3%) and CMJ (SS: 9.1%; MS: 6.8%), without difference between groups. There can be concluded that young and sedentary women presented improvements in different expressions of strength after 10 weeks of training, regardless the volume of training.

Inappropriate Postural Habits of High School Students from the Municipality of Ceres, Brazil.

This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of inappropriate postural habits in students. 827 Brazilian students aged 14 to 19 were evaluated with a self-administered questionnaire. A high prevalence of (>90%) inappropriate habits in sitting postures (on a chair, to write, and at a computer) and picking up an object off the floor was observed, suggesting the need to develop preventive programs.

Water mite predation on zooplankton of a tropical lake

Water mite (Krendowskia sp.) predation on zooplanktonic species from Lake Monte Alegre (Säo Paulo State, Brazil) was tested in laboratory experiments. One cladoceran, Daphnia gessneri, two copepods, Tropocyclops prasinus and Thermocyclops decipiens, and Chaoborus larvae III and IV were supplied as prey to adult mites. The cladoceran Ceriodaphnia cornuta was used in the experiment with mite nymphs. Only D.gessneri was preyed on by mites, at an average rate of 7 ind./mite/day, at 23-24ºC. Although Chaoborus was not eaten by the predator in the experiment, in direct observations older larvae were seen to be seized by several mites, both predators and prey sinking to the bottom of the vessel. Adult Daphnia was grabbed by its dorsal side, swimming together with the mite. There was an increase in predatory activity two hours after sunset

Water mite predation on zooplankton of a tropical lake.

Water mite (Krendowskia sp.) predation on zooplanktonic species from Lake Monte Alegre (São Paulo State, Brazil) was tested in laboratory experiments. One cladoceran, Daphnia gessneri, two copepods, Tropocyclops prasinus and Thermocyclops decipiens, and Chaoborus larvae III and IV were supplied as prey to adult mites. The cladoceran Ceriodaphnia cornuta was used in the experiment with mite nymphs. Only D. gessneri was preyed on by mites, at an average rate of 7 ind./mite/day, at 23-24 degrees C. Although Chaoborus was not eaten by the predator in the experiment, in direct observations older larvae were seen to be seized by several mites, both predators and prey sinking to the bottom of the vessel. Adult Daphnia was grabbed by its dorsal side, swimming together with the mite. There was an increase in predatory activity two hours after sunset.

Water mite predation on zooplankton of a tropical lake

Water mite (Krendowskia sp.) predation on zooplanktonic species from Lake Monte Alegre (São Paulo State, Brazil) was tested in laboratory experiments. One cladoceran, Daphnia gessneri, two copepods, Tropocyclops prasinus and Thermocyclops decipiens, and Chaoborus larvae III and IV were supplied as prey to adult mites. The cladoceran Ceriodaphnia cornuta was used in the experiment with mite nymphs. Only D.gessneri was preyed on by mites, at an average rate of 7 ind./mite/day, at 23-24ºC. Although Chaoborus was not eaten by the predator in the experiment, in direct observations older larvae were seen to be seized by several mites, both predators and prey sinking to the bottom of the vessel. Adult Daphnia was grabbed by its dorsal side, swimming together with the mite. There was an increase in predatory activity two hours after sunset.

A predação do zooplâncton por ácaros aquáticos (Krendowskia sp.) do Lago Monte Alegre (Estado de São Paulo, Brasil) foi testada em experimentos de laboratório. Um cladócero, Daphnia gessneri, dois copépodos, Tropocyclops prasinus e Thermocyclops decipiens e larvas III e IV de Chaoborus foram oferecidos como presas a ácaros adultos. O cladócero Ceriodaphnia cornuta foi usado em experimentos com ninfas de ácaros. Apenas D. gessneri foi predada pelos ácaros, a uma taxa média de 7 ind./ácaro/dia, a 23-24ºC. Embora Chaoborus não tenha sido comido pelo predador no experimento, nas observações diretas, grupos de ácaros foram vistos agarrados a larvas III e IV. Ao agarrarem os caoborídeos, os ácaros paravam de nadar e afundavam com a presa. Ainda nas observações diretas, os ácaros foram vistos agarrados ao dorso de Daphnia adultas e, nesta ocasião, continuavam nadando com a presa. Foi observado aumento na atividade predatória duas horas após o pôr-do-sol.

Water mite predation on zooplankton of a tropical lake

Water mite (Krendowskia sp.) predation on zooplanktonic species from Lake Monte Alegre (São Paulo State, Brazil) was tested in laboratory experiments. One cladoceran, Daphnia gessneri, two copepods, Tropocyclops prasinus and Thermocyclops decipiens, and Chaoborus larvae III and IV were supplied as prey to adult mites. The cladoceran Ceriodaphnia cornuta was used in the experiment with mite nymphs. Only D.gessneri was preyed on by mites, at an average rate of 7 ind./mite/day, at 23-24ºC. Although Chaoborus was not eaten by the predator in the experiment, in direct observations older larvae were seen to be seized by several mites, both predators and prey sinking to the bottom of the vessel. Adult Daphnia was grabbed by its dorsal side, swimming together with the mite. There was an increase in predatory activity two hours after sunset.

A predação do zooplâncton por ácaros aquáticos (Krendowskia sp.) do Lago Monte Alegre (Estado de São Paulo, Brasil) foi testada em experimentos de laboratório. Um cladócero, Daphnia gessneri, dois copépodos, Tropocyclops prasinus e Thermocyclops decipiens e larvas III e IV de Chaoborus foram oferecidos como presas a ácaros adultos. O cladócero Ceriodaphnia cornuta foi usado em experimentos com ninfas de ácaros. Apenas D. gessneri foi predada pelos ácaros, a uma taxa média de 7 ind./ácaro/dia, a 23-24ºC. Embora Chaoborus não tenha sido comido pelo predador no experimento, nas observações diretas, grupos de ácaros foram vistos agarrados a larvas III e IV. Ao agarrarem os caoborídeos, os ácaros paravam de nadar e afundavam com a presa. Ainda nas observações diretas, os ácaros foram vistos agarrados ao dorso de Daphnia adultas e, nesta ocasião, continuavam nadando com a presa. Foi observado aumento na atividade predatória duas horas após o pôr-do-sol.