Physical activity is a therapeutic, medicinal strategy to combat the leading causes of death world-wide. Currently the top two leading causes of death world-wide (ischemic heart disease & stroke) out total the next eight leading causes of death combined (World Health Organization, 2014). One of the primary causes of ischemic heart disease and the most common form of stroke is atherosclerosis. (more…)
Read MorePhysical activity has been associated with health benefits, despite inconclusive data on which activities presented those benefits. The Harvard Alumni Health Study gathered former undergraduate students from 1916-1950 and assessed their health through a physical activity assessment questionnaire. (more…)
Read MoreA link between physical activity and a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease exists. Whether the improvement is due to positive changes in lipoprotein profiles is undetermined. Using a prospective, randomized study design, researchers investigated the effects of the intensity and amount of exercise on lipoprotein profiles. The researchers gathered that the amount of exercise was the critical factor associated with improved lipoprotein profiles. (more…)
Read MorePhysical activity is an important component in fighting obesity and other related diseases.
Dose response, type, intensity, and other variables have been researched over the years in a pursuit to battle the obesity epidemic. Still the obesity epidemic continues.
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