In a previous paper, as the first of a series of three on the importance of characteristics and
modalities of physical activity (PA) and exercise in the management of cardiovascular health …

In primary prevention, regular physical activity decreases the incidence of cardiovascular
disease. At the endothelial level, this decreased incidence was attributed to higher …

In the natural habitat of our ancestors, physical activity was not a preventive intervention but
a matter of survival. In this hostile environment with scarce food and ubiquitous dangers …

The increasing prevalence of older-age people in our society represents the culmination of
centuries of medical, scientific, and social endeavors. At least in Western society, now …

ContextThere are few data directly comparing the effects of physical activity and body weight
on cardiovascular biomarkers. ObjectiveTo examine the association of physical activity and …

On an empirical basis, exercise has been regarded as a fundamental pre-requisite for
human well-being and physical integrity since classical times. Only in the last decades …

The important role of the vascular endothelium in cardiovascular health is increasingly
recognized. However, mature endothelial cells possess limited regenerative capacity. There …

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 …

Background: Decreased levels of the neuroprotective growth factors, low-grade
inflammation, and reduced neurocognitive functions during aging are associated with …

Background Peripheral arterial disease (PAD), a chronic condition with debilitating clinical
sequelae, leads to reduced walking activity and increased mortality risk. Objective We …