Aging affects the function and structure of arteries and increases the risk of cardiovascular
diseases (CVD). In healthy sedentary adults, aging is associated with increased stiffness …

The world is experiencing an obesity pandemic, with rates of obesity rising for more than two
decades. Obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m 2 or greater. Of particular …

Obesity has emerged as a global health issue that is associated with wide spectrum of
disorders, including coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, stroke, and …

Increased endothelin-1–mediated vasoconstrictor tone has been linked to the etiology of a
number of pathologies associated with human aging, including hypertension, congestive …

Diet and/or exercise are routinely advised as methods for weight loss in overweight/obese
individuals, particularly those who are at high risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 …

Obesity is a metabolic disease of pandemic proportions largely arising from positive energy
balance, a consequence of sedentary lifestyle, conditioned by environmental and genetic …

Numerical and functional impairment of circulating endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) is
thought to contribute to vascular aging and the associated increase in cardiovascular risk …

Regular physical activity (endurance training, ET) has a strong positive link with
cardiovascular health. The aim of this review is to draw together the current knowledge on …

Obesity is associated with increased prevalence of thromboembolic events. We aimed to
investigate whether obese women might benefit from vigorous aerobic exercise. Forty-two …

Many studies have demonstrated an association of both a sedentary lifestyle and a high
body mass index (BMI) with greater risk for cardiovascular disease. Within the prospective …