This study evaluated the nutritional status of residents in the Riyadh nursing home, using
anthropometric and haematological measurements. All male residents (N= 84; age range 24-…

Objectives: To evaluate the health care services provided for older adults by primary health
care centers (PHCCs) in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), and the ease of use of …

Background: Weight stigma (WS) in the Middle East, especially in Saudi Arabia, is widely
ignored. People with obesity are blamed for their weight, and there is a common perception …

There is little research evaluating skeletal muscle strength, nutritional status, and quality of
life in older Arab adults. This study examined the association of nutritional status with skeletal …

Objectives: To assess the cognitive status of older adults in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This
was a cross-sectional, multistage, stratified study of older individuals (≥ 60 years of age) …

Non-synonymous single nucleotide polymorphisms (nsSNPs) are considered as biomarkers
to disease susceptibility. In the present study, nsSNPs in CLU, PICALM and BIN1 genes …

The aim of present study to evaluate the effect of dates, gahwa and their combination on
lipid metabolism in hypercholesterolenic hansters. The increase intake of dates and gahwa (…

Objectives: To assess the nutritional status and prevalence of obesity among children with
Down syndrome (DS). Methods: The study group comprised pre-pubertal children, with …

Background and objective: Handgrip strength (HGS) plays a vital role as a predictor of
adverse health outcomes. Several studies have established HGS norms by age, sex, hand, …

Results: The results showed that more than two-thirds of the elderly were classified as at risk
of malnutrition and malnourished. About 45% and 53% elevation in the TBARS was found …