Physical inactivity is one of the leading modifiable risk factors for global mortality, with an
estimated 20% to 30% increased risk of death compared with those who are physically …

Stroke is a heterogeneous syndrome, and determining risk factors and treatment depends
on the specific pathogenesis of stroke. Risk factors for stroke can be categorized as …

Atherosclerosis is a leading cause of vascular disease worldwide. Its major clinical
manifestations include ischemic heart disease, ischemic stroke, and peripheral arterial …

Howard and Howard A Reappraisal of Contributors to the Stroke Belt 743 stroke mortality
ratio for the Stroke Belt relative to rest of nation decreasing slightly from above 1.3 to slightly …

Importance The amount and intensity of physical activity required to prevent stroke are yet to
be fully determined because of previous reliance on self-reporting measures. Furthermore …

For centuries, regular exercise has been acknowledged as a potent stimulus to promote,
maintain, and restore healthy functioning of nearly every physiological system of the human …

A healthy brain is critical for living a longer and fuller life. The projected aging of the
population, however, raises new challenges in maintaining quality of life. As we age, there is …

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity throughout the world,
accounting for 16.7 million deaths each year. The underlying pathological process for the …

Aims Observational evidence suggests that physical activity (PA) is inversely and
sedentarism positively related with cardiovascular disease risk. We performed a two-sample …

Background: Studies have revealed a higher incidence of atrial fibrillation among well-
trained athletes. We aim to investigate associations of endurance training with incidence of …