In nature, resources necessary for reproduction and survival are often spatially distributed or scarce. Parasitoid wasps are insects that develop as larvae in or on a single invertebrate resource (often another insect), while the adults are free-living and rely on carbohydrates, for example, floral nectar, …

In this study, we examined family resilience as a mediator in the relationship between family functioning and four types of well-being (overall life satisfaction, satisfaction with family life, flourishing, and positive mental health). This study was conducted among university students attending the …

Exercise-induced muscle fatigue can aject older people's gait and hence their fall risk. However, non-homogeneous gait adaptations have been shown (1), questioning whether these are caused by a direct eject of fatigue or by compensatory strategies to account for (perception of) fatigue. This study aimed …

BACKGROUND: Sarcopenic obesity (SO) is a clinical condition defined by the coexistence of high body fat mass and low muscle function and mass, which increases the risk of adverse health outcomes, including disability and mortality. Early detection and frequent monitoring of SO are essential for preventive …

Family breakup dynamics in mammals can be complex due to competing interests between parents and offspring. Parents need to balance their own as well as their offspring's fitness through either terminating care early or extending care. Yet, males can disrupt this trade-off as they may force females to …

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has been officially declared over, the global community must remain prepared for future outbreaks. In this regard, understanding the factors associated with willingness to get vaccinated among healthcare workers – given their critical role in infection control – remains …

OBJECTIVE: This scoping review aimed to gather current knowledge on accurately identifying and distinguishing between non-frail, pre-frail, and frail older adults using gait and daily physical activity (DPA) parameters and/or models that combine gait with DPA parameters in both controlled and daily life …

Background Inadequate protein intake is associated with poor physical functioning and suboptimal recovery in hospitalised older adults. Despite standard dietetic care, dietary protein intakes falls well below the recommended levels. To address this problem, we developed an intensified trans-sectorial …

Unraveling the numerous factors that drive phenotypic variation in trait expression among animals has long presented a significant challenge. Whereas traits like growth and adult size are often heritable and are passed on from one generation to the next, these can be significantly affected by the quality …

BACKGROUND: Communicative participation is the primary outcome of speech and language therapy for people with communication disorders. However, there are no instruments that measure communicative participation from the perspective of adolescents and young adults. Moreover, little research has been conducted …