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Ziv Av, E., Greenberg, A., Knaan, T., Melanson, E. L., Youngster, I., Dubnov-Raz, G., Borenstein, E., & Gepner, Y. (2026). The associations between physical activity, microbiome and metabolic adaptation in sedentary overweight adults. Front Nutr, 12, 1722274. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1722274

Lahav, Y., Yavetz, R., & Gepner, Y. (2026). Resistance training as a key strategy for high-quality weight loss in men and women. Front Endocrinol, 16, 1725500. https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2025.1725500

Moran-Lev, H., Sternfeld, R., Lazmi, R., Ohayon, R., Dudi, R., Brener, A., Sagi, S. Z., Cohen, S., Lubetzky, R., Gepner, Y. (2025). Hepatic fat and dietary intake as determinants of metabolic health in obese adolescents: a cross-sectional MRI study. Front Nutr, 12, 1559271. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1559271

Yaskolka Meir, A., Tsaban, G., Rinott, E., Zelicha, H., Schwarzfuchs, D., Gepner, Y., Rudich, A., Shelef, I., Blüher, M., Stumvoll, M., Ceglarek, U., Isermann, B., Klöting, N., Keller, M., Kovacs, P., Qi, L., Wang, D. D., Liang, L., Hu, F. B., …, Shai, I. (2025). Individual response to lifestyle interventions: a pooled analysis of three long-term weight loss trials. Eur J Prev Cardiol, 32(16), 1660-1670. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjpc/zwaf308

Klein, H., Zelicha, H., Meir, A. Y., Rinott, E., Tsaban, G., Kaplan, A., Chassidim, Y., Gepner, Y., Blüher, M., Ceglarek, U., Isermann, B., Stumvoll, M., Shelef, I., Qi, L., Li, J., Hu, F. B., Stampfer, M. J., Shai, I. (2025). Correction: Visceral adipose tissue area and proportion provide distinct reflections of cardiometabolic outcomes in weight loss; pooled analysis of MRI-assessed CENTRAL and DIRECT PLUS dietary randomized controlled trials. BMC Med, 23(1), 92. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-025-03939-w

Markus, I., Arutiunian, A., Ohayon, E., Holodov, M., Peled, D., Yavetz, R., Ben-Eliezer, N., Dello Iacono, A., Gepner, Y. (2025). Kinetics of recovery and normalization of running biomechanics following aerobic-based exercise-induced muscle damage in recreational male runners. J Sci Med Sport, 28(6), 498-505. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2025.01.002

Shmueli-Scheuer, M., Silverman, Y., Halperin, I., Gepner, Y. (2025). Analysis of Reddit Discussions on Motivational Factors for Physical Activity: Cross-Sectional Study. J Med Internet Res, 27, e54489. https://doi.org/10.2196/54489

Ostfeld, I., Zamir, A., Ben-Zeev, T., Levi, C., Gepner, Y., Peled, D., Barazany, D., Springer, S., Hoffman, J. R. (2024). β-Alanine supplementation improves fractional anisotropy scores in the hippocampus and amygdala in 60-80-year-old men and women. Exp Gerontol, 194, 112513. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exger.2024.112513

Kolben, Y., Gork, I., Peled, D., Amitay, S., Moshel, P., Goldstein, N., Ben Ishay, A., Fons, M., Tabi, M., Eisenkraft, A., Gepner, Y., Nachman, D. (2024). Continuous Monitoring of Advanced Hemodynamic Parameters during Hemodialysis Demonstrated Early Variations in Patients Experiencing Intradialytic Hypotension. Biomedicines, 12(6), 1177. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines12061177

Kfir A., Lahav Y., Gepner Y. (2023). Cross-Validation of a New General Population Resting Metabolic Rate Prediction Equation Based on Body Composition. Nutrients. 805. doi: 10.3390/nu15040805. PMID: 36839163; PMCID: PMC9960966

Eisenkraft, A., Goldstein, N., Merin, R., Fons, M., Ishay, A. B., Nachman, D., Gepner, Y. (2023). Developing a real-time detection tool and an early warning score using a continuous wearable multi-parameter monitor. Frontiers in Physiology, 14. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2023.1138647

Holodov, M., Markus, I., Solomon, C., Shahar, S., Blumenfeld‐Katzir, T., Gepner, Y., Ben‐Eliezer, N. (2023). Probing muscle recovery following downhill running using precise mapping of MRI T 2 relaxation times. Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, 90(5), 1990–2000. https://doi.org/10.1002/mrm.29765

Lahav, Y., Kfir, A., Gepner, Y. (2023). The paradox of obesity with normal weight; a cross-sectional study. Frontiers in Nutrition, 10. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1173488

Markus, I., Ohayon, E., Constantini, K., Geva-Kleinberger, K., Ibrahim, R., Ruban, A., Gepner, Y. (2023). The effect of extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields on inflammation and performance-related indices in trained athletes: A double-blinded crossover study. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24(17), 13463. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms241713463

Nachman, D., Eisenkraft, A., Kolben, Y., Carmon, E., Hazan, E., Goldstein, N., Ben Ishay, A., Hershkovitz, M., Fons, M., Merin, R., Amir, O., Asleh, R., Gepner, Y. (2023). Diurnal cardio-respiratory changes in ambulatory individuals deciphered using a multi-parameter wearable device. DIGITAL HEALTH. 2023;9. doi:10.1177/20552076231218885

Ostfeld, I., Ben-Zeev, T., Zamir, A., Levi, C., Gepner, Y., Hoffman, J. R. (2023). Role Of β-alanine Ingestion On Cognitive Function, Mood, And Physical Function In Older Adults; Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study. Nutrients, 15(4), 923. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15040923

Ofir, N., Mizrakli, Y., Greenshpan, Y., Gepner, Y., Sharabi, O., Tsaban, G., Zelicha, H., Yaskolka Meir, A., Ceglarek, U., Stumvoll, M., Blüher, M., Chassidim, Y., Rudich, A., Reiner-Benaim, A., Shai, I., Shelef, I., Gazit, R. (2023). Vertebrae but not femur marrow fat transiently decreases in response to body weight loss in an 18-month randomized control trial. Bone, 171, 116727. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bone.2023.116727

Parikh, R., Parikh, S., Hemi, R., Elkoshi, N., Gepner, Y., Levy, C., Percik, R. (2023). Seasonal AMH variability implies a positive effect of UV exposure on the deterioration of ovarian follicles. Steroids, 200, 109307. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.steroids.2023.109307

Donini, L. M., Busetto, L., Bischoff, S. C., Cederholm, T., Ballesteros-Pomar, M. D., Batsis, J. A., Bauer, J. M., Boirie, Y., Cruz-Jentoft, A. J., Dicker, D., Frara, S., Frühbeck, G., Genton, L., Gepner, Y., Giustina, A., Gonzalez, M. C., Han, H. S., Heymsfield, S. B., Higashiguchi, T., Laviano, A., …, Barazzoni, R. (2022). Definition and Diagnostic Criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity: ESPEN and EASO Consensus Statement. Obesity facts, 15(3), 321–335. https://doi.org/10.1159/000521241

Gepner, Y., Mofaz, M., Oved, S., Yechezkel, M., Constantini, K., Goldstein, N., Eisenkraft, A., Shmueli, E., Yamin, D. (2022). Utilizing wearable sensors for continuous and highly-sensitive monitoring of reactions to the BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. Commun Med (Lond), 2, 27. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43856-022-00090-y

Goldenshluger, A., Constantini, K., Goldstein, N., Shelef, I., Schwarzfuchs, D., Zelicha, H., Yaskolka Meir, A., Tsaban, G., Chassidim, Y., Gepner, Y. (2021). Effect of Dietary Strategies on Respiratory Quotient and Its Association with Clinical Parameters and Organ Fat Loss: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Nutrients, 13(7), 2230. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13072230

Hoffman, J. R., Ostfeld, I., Zamir, A., Amedi, R., Fonville, T. R., Horstemeyer, M. F., Gepner, Y. (2022). Changes In Cognitive Function, Neurotrophin Concentrations, And Both Brain And Systemic Inflammatory Markers Following A Game Of American Football: 389. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 54(9S), 90.

Markus I, Constantini K, Goldstein N, ..., Gepner Y. (2022). Age Differences in Recovery Rate Following an Aerobic-Based Exercise Protocol Inducing Muscle Damage Among Amateur, Male Athletes. Front Physiol. 2022;13:916924. Published 2022 Jun 13. doi:10.3389/fphys.2022.916924

Nachman, D., Eisenkraft, A., Goldstein, N., Ben-Ishay, A., Fons, M., Merin, R., Gepner, Y. (2022). Influence of Sex, BMI, and Skin Color on the Accuracy of Non-Invasive Cuffless Photoplethysmography-Based Blood Pressure Measurements. Front Physiol, 13, 911544. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2022.911544

Parikh, S., Parikh, R., Michael, K., Bikovski, L., Barnabas, G., Mardamshina, M., Hemi, R., Gepner, Y., …, Levy, C. (2022). Food-seeking behavior is triggered by skin ultraviolet exposure in males. Nat Metab, 4(7), 883-900. https://doi.org/10.1038/s42255-022-00587-9

Sheinboim, D., Parikh, S., Manich, P., Markus, I., Dahan, S., Parikh, R., Stubbs, E., Cohen, G., Zemser-Werner, V., Bell, R. E., Ruiz, S. A., Percik, R., Brenner, R., Leibou, S., Gepner, Y., Vaknine, H., Arad, G., Gerber, Y., Keinan-Boker, L., Shimony, T., … Levy, C. (2022). An exercise-induced metabolic shield in distant organs blocks cancer progression and metastatic dissemination. Cancer Research, 82(22), 4164–4178. https://doi.org/10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-22-0237

Zelber-Sagi, S., Grinshpan, L. S., Ivancovsky-Wajcman, D., Goldenshluger, A., Gepner, Y. (2022). One size does not fit all; practical, personal tailoring of the diet to NAFLD patients. Liver Int, 42(8), 1731-1750. https://doi.org/10.1111/liv.15335

Eisenkraft A, Maor Y, Constantini K, ..., Gepner Y. (2021). Continuous Remote Patient Monitoring Shows Early Cardiovascular Changes in COVID-19 Patients. J Clin Med, 10(18), 4218. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm10184218

Gepner, Y., Goldstein, N., Shelef, I., Schwarzfuchs, D., Zelicha, H., Meir, A. Y., Tsaban, G., Grossman, E. (2021). Dissociation Between Long-term Weight Loss Intervention and Blood Pressure: an 18-month Randomized Controlled Trial. J Gen Intern Med, 36(8), 2300-2306. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-021-06655-2

Lev-Ari S., Gepner Y., Goldbourt U. (2021). Dissatisfaction with Married Life in Men Is Related to Increased Stroke and All-Cause Mortality. J Clin Med, 10(8), 1729. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm10081729

Markus I., Constantini K., Hoffman J.R., Bartolomei S., Gepner Y. (2021). Exercise-induced muscle damage: mechanism, assessment and nutritional factors to accelerate recovery. Eur J Appl Physiol, 121(4), 969-992. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-020-04566-4

Parikh R., Sorek E., Parikh S., ..., Gepner Y. (2021). Skin exposure to UVB light induces a skin-brain-gonad axis and sexual behavior. Cell Rep, 36(8), 109579. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.celrep.2021.109579

Yaskolka Meir A., Keller M., Bernhart S.H., ..., Gepner Y. (2021). Lifestyle weight-loss intervention may attenuate methylation aging: the CENTRAL MRI randomized controlled trial. Clin Epigenetics, 13(1), 48. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13148-021-01038-0

Coker N.A., Wells A.J., Gepner Y. (2020). Effect of Heat Stress on Measures of Running Performance and Heart Rate Responses During a Competitive Season in Male Soccer Players. J Strength Cond Res, 34(4), 1141-1149. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002441

Goldstein N., Kezerle Y., ..., Gepner Y. (2020). Higher Mast Cell Accumulation in Human Adipose Tissues Defines Clinically Favorable Obesity Sub-Phenotypes. Cells, 9(6), 1508. https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9061508

Hoffman J.R., Markus I., Dubnov-Raz G., Gepner Y. (2020). Ergogenic Effects of 8 Days of Sceletium Tortuosum Supplementation on Mood, Visual Tracking, and Reaction in Recreationally Trained Men and Women. J Strength Cond Res, 34(9), 2476-2481. doi:10.1519/JSC.0000000000003693

Keller M., Yaskolka Meir A., Bernhart S.H., ..., Gepner Y. (2020). DNA methylation signature in blood mirrors successful weight-loss during lifestyle interventions: the CENTRAL trial. Genome Med, 12(1), 97. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13073-020-00794-7

Wells A.J., Varanoske A.N., Coker N.A., ..., Gepner Y. (2020). Effect of β-Alanine Supplementation on Monocyte Recruitment and Cognition During a 24-Hour Simulated Military Operation. J Strength Cond Res, 34(11), 3042-3054. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003809

Hoffman J.R., Hoffman M.W., Zelicha H., ..., Gepner Y. (2019). The Effect of 2 Weeks of Inactivated Probiotic Bacillus coagulans on Endocrine, Inflammatory, and Performance Responses During Self-Defense Training in Soldiers. J Strength Cond Res., 33(9), 2330-2337. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003265

Gepner Y., Varanoske A.N., Boffey D., Hoffman J.R.. (2019). Benefits of β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate supplementation in trained and untrained individuals. Res Sports Med, 27(2), 204-218. https://doi.org/10.1080/15438627.2018.1533470

Gepner Y., Shelef I., Komy O., …, Shai, I. (2019). The beneficial effects of Mediterranean diet over low-fat diet may be mediated by decreasing hepatic fat content. J Hepatol, 71(2), 379-388. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhep.2019.04.013

Gepner Y., Hoffman J.R., Hoffman M.W., Zelicha H., Cohen, H., Ostfeld, I. (2019). Association between circulating inflammatory markers and marksmanship following intense military training. J R Army Med Corps, 165(6), 391-394. https://doi.org/10.1136/jramc-2018-001084

Golan R., Gepner Y., Shai I. (2019). Wine and Health-New Evidence. Eur J Clin Nutr, 72(Suppl 1), 55-59. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41430-018-0309-5

Hoffman J.R., Gepner Y., Hoffman M.W., Zelicha H., Shapira S., Ostfeld I. (2018). Effect of High-Dose, Short-Duration β-Alanine Supplementation on Circulating IL-10 Concentrations During Intense Military Training. J Strength Cond Res, 32(10), 2978-2981. doi:10.1519/JSC.0000000000002625

Gordon JA 3rd, Hoffman, J. R., Arroyo, E., Varanoske, A. N., Coker, N. A., Gepner, Y., Wells, A. J., Stout, J. R., Fukuda, D. H. (2017). Comparisons in the Recovery Response From Resistance Exercise Between Young and Middle-Aged Men. J Strength Cond Res, 31(12), 3454-3462. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002219

Serfaty D., Rein M., Schwarzfuchs D., ... Gepner Y. (2017). Abdominal fat sub-depots and energy expenditure: Magnetic resonance imaging study. Clin Nutr, 36(3), 804-811. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2016.05.009

Hoffman, J. R., Gepner, Y., Stout, J. R., Hoffman, M. W., Ben-Dov, D., Funk, S., Daimont, I., Jajtner, A. R., Townsend, J. R., Church, D. D., Shelef, I., Rosen, P., Avital, G., Chen, Y., Frankel, H., Ostfeld, I. (2016). β-Hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate attenuates cytokine response during sustained military training. Nutr Res, 36(6), 553-63. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nutres.2016.02.006

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