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Changes in muscle density over time might precede adverse outcomes such as falls and fractures.

Practitioners should monitor muscle density as a potential indicator of future health risks.

Patients with persistent complete concentric velopharyngeal collapse in the supine position had a mean apnea–hypopnea index (AHI) of 54.7 events/h, significantly higher than the 60 patients without such collapse in position 4, who had a mean AHI of 35.5 events/h.

Clinicians should consider the severity of velopharyngeal collapse when assessing sleep apnea treatment options.

The degree of velum and tongue base obstruction was significantly associated with sleep apnea severity in positions 2, 3, and 4 after adjusting for age, BMI, tonsil size, and tongue position.

Understanding the specific obstructions can guide targeted treatments for sleep apnea.

The study demonstrated the feasibility, safety, and usefulness of using a simple edge‐to‐edge, reusable oral appliance in drug-induced sleep endoscopy.

Oral appliances may be a viable option for patients undergoing sleep apnea evaluation.

Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors provide cardiovascular and renal protection in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Practitioners should consider SGLT2 inhibitors as a treatment option for cardiovascular and renal protection in T2DM patients.

Conventional antihyperglycemic medications have minimal effect on lowering cardiovascular risk in T2DM patients.

Practitioners should be aware that conventional medications may not effectively reduce cardiovascular risk in T2DM patients.

Exploration of variation in responses to interventions can enhance understanding of generalizability of effects.

Practitioners should explore variation in responses to improve the applicability of their findings.

Powerlifting does not seem to affect shoulder, hip, or knee range of motion differently than recreational resistance training in women.

Practitioners can consider that powerlifting does not limit joint range of motion compared to general resistance training.

Single-joint range of motion was not an effective predictor of strength in female powerlifters.

Strength training programs may not need to focus on improving ROM as a means to enhance strength in female powerlifters.

Obese class III (OCIII) insulin users incur the greatest annual healthcare expenditures among the studied population.

Targeted interventions may be beneficial for OCIII insulin users to manage healthcare costs.

Higher concentration of nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase (NAMPT) protein is associated with faster phosphocreatine (PCr) resynthesis.

Increasing NAMPT levels may enhance muscle recovery rates post-exercise.

31P-MRS based PCr resynthesis may represent a valid non-invasive surrogate marker of mitochondrial NAMPT in human skeletal muscle.

31P-MRS can be used as a non-invasive method to assess mitochondrial health in muscle.

Polymeric biomaterials can mimic gastric bypass by blocking excessive absorption.

Practitioners may explore less invasive methods for obesity treatment using polymeric biomaterials.

Bioactive compounds influence appetite through multiple pathways.

Practitioners should consider the role of bioactive compounds in appetite regulation.

The melanocortin system is regulated by long-term and short-term regulatory hormones and nutrients.

Understanding the regulation of the melanocortin system can aid in appetite management strategies.

Bioactive compounds affect appetite regulation through the central nervous system, peripheral hormones, and intestinal microbiota.

Practitioners should consider multiple pathways when addressing appetite regulation.

Understanding novel mutations in POMC and MC4R/MC3R may help identify strategies for the treatment and diagnosis of obesity, particularly childhood obesity.

This knowledge can guide interventions for childhood obesity.

Metabolically healthy individuals experienced lower event rates with increasing body mass index (BMI).

Emphasizing metabolic health may lead to better outcomes even in individuals with higher BMI.

Greater total testosterone levels were associated with better verbal fluency in men.

Practitioners may consider that higher testosterone levels could enhance verbal fluency in men with T2DM.

The literature on minimalist footwear presents inconsistent recommendations.

Clinicians should be cautious when recommending minimalist footwear due to inconsistent evidence.

The article aims to identify ideal clients for transitioning to minimalist running.

Understanding ideal candidates for minimalist footwear can help tailor recommendations.

Psychotropic medications, especially antipsychotics, cause weight gain in individuals with severe mental illness (SMI).

Practitioners should be aware of the weight gain side effects of antipsychotic medications in SMI patients.

Metformin and topiramate are commonly prescribed for weight gain in individuals with SMI, but their weight loss potential is modest.

Practitioners should consider the limited effectiveness of metformin and topiramate for weight management in SMI patients.

The positive effects of the training program disappeared after 6 years.

Long-term benefits of short exercise programs may require ongoing engagement.