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Roy J. Shephard

Researcher at University of Toronto

Publications -  843
Citations -  40558

Roy J. Shephard is an academic researcher from University of Toronto. The author has contributed to research in topics: Physical fitness & Population. The author has an hindex of 91, co-authored 840 publications receiving 38147 citations. Previous affiliations of Roy J. Shephard include Brock University & Toronto General Hospital.

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Physical Activity and the Biliary Tract in Health and Disease

Roy J. Shephard
- 12 Jun 2015 - 
TL;DR: A substantial number of individuals must be persuaded to exercise in order to avoid one case of gallbladder disease, but the attempt appears warranted because of the other health benefits of regular physical activity.
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Enhanced physical education and body fat in the primary school child.

Roy J. Shephard, +1 more
- 01 Jan 1993 - 
TL;DR: It is concluded that the energy expenditure added by even a well‐designed physical education program is insufficient to influence the body fatness of free‐living children.
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Effects of 25-Min Nap Opportunity during Ramadan Observance on the 5-m Shuttle Run Performance and the Perception of Fatigue in Physically Active Men.

Hsen Hsouna, +12 more
- 30 Apr 2020 - 
TL;DR: A 25-min nap opportunity was beneficial for physical and cognitive performance after Ramadan observance; however, any effect is insufficient to show significant beneficial impacts during Ramadan.
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Immunological parameters in elderly women: correlations with aerobic power, muscle strength and mood state.

Vagner Raso, +4 more
- 01 May 2012 - 
TL;DR: It is suggested that depression, fatigue and quality of life were more important determinants of immune profile than fitness measures, and immunological function may be enhanced more by addressing these issues than by focusing upon aerobic or resistance training.
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Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus: assessing risks for physical activity clearance and prescription.

Jamie F. Burr, +2 more
- 01 Mar 2012 - 
TL;DR: The incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus is high, primarily as a consequence of adverse health behaviour (eg, sedentarism, increased consumption of energy-dense foods), and unfortunately the incidence is expected to increase further in all age groups over the next few decades.