The 20-meter shuttle run (also known as the beep test), handgrip strength (or manual dynamometric), standing long jump tests together height/weight to estimate body mass index are the most appropriate tests. These results have an impact on public health policies

A majority of Americans (70%) say they would prefer to be asked about both their physical and mental health during medical appointments with their primary care providers (PCPs). The finding from the new West Health-Gallup Survey on Mental Health in America comes as more than one in five U.S. adults, or 59.3 million people, were living with a mental illness in 2022, and little more than half of them (50.6%) received treatment within the prior year.

Saclipins are natural compounds found in the edible cyanobacterium Aphanothece sacrum, known for their skincare benefits. A recent study by Professor Kageyama and his team evaluated the anti-aging potential of saclipins in skincare products and cosmetics. The study found that saclipins enhance collagen, hyaluronic acid production, inhibit elastase, and reduce melanin synthesis. Additionally, saclipins were found to have UV-absorbing properties and remain stable under heat and light, making them a promising ingredient for skincare products.