Obesity increases a number of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, but patients with
many types of CVD may have a better prognosis if classified as overweight or obese, a …

Abstract Purpose of Review The focus of this review is to discuss obesity, physical activity
(and physical inactivity/sedentary behavior), cardiovascular disease (CVD), and their often …

The prevalence of obesity has increased worldwide over the past few decades. In 2013, the
prevalence of obesity exceeded the 50% of the adult population in some countries from …

The prevalence and severity of obesity have increased in the United States and most of the
Westernized World over recent decades, reaching worldwide epidemics. Since obesity …

The older population is increasing worldwide and in many countries older people will
outnumber younger people in the near future. This projected growth in the older population …

Background In association with the rapid lengthening of life expectancy and the ever-rising
prevalence of obesity, many studies explored in the elderly the phenomenon usually defined …

1704 Circulation Research May 27, 2016 of epigenetic mechanisms contributing to
macrovascular disease in diabetes. The authors highlight the recent identification of …

Overweight and obesity have reached epidemic proportions in the USA and most of the rest
of the world. Particularly concerning is the very high prevalence of class III obesity (BMI≥ 40 …

Background: Whether obesity is associated with a better prognosis in patients with type 2
diabetes mellitus is controversial. Objective: To investigate the association between body …

The proportion of obese or overweight patients in COPD patients is increasing. Although
BMI, WC and other easy to measure indicators have been proven to be related to the risk of …