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 …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally. Advancements in the
treatment of CVD have reduced mortality rates, yet the global burden of CVD remains high …

The evolution from hunting and gathering to agriculture, followed by industrialization, has
had a profound effect on human physical activity (PA) patterns. Current PA patterns are …

Skeletal muscle is an essential regulator of energy homeostasis and a potent coordinator of
exercise-induced adaptations in other organs including the liver, fat or the brain. Skeletal …

Sport-related concussion (SRC) is a physiological brain injury that produces cerebral and
systemic effects, including exercise intolerance. Exercise intolerance after concussion is …

Objective To determine how well exercise interventions are reported in trials in health and
disease. Design Overview of systematic reviews. Data sources PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL …

Self-reported rates of participation in sport vary by country. In the UK, about 40% of men and
women aged 16 years or older participate in at least one sport every week. Although few …

Background A third of the world's population does not engage in recommended levels of
physical activity (PA), leading to substantial health and economic burdens. The healthcare …

In 2007, the American College of Sports Medicine, with endorsement from the American
Medical Association and the Office of the Surgeon General, launched a global initiative to …

Initial Validation of an Exercise ‘‘Vital Sign’’ in Electronic Medical Records Page 1 Initial Validation
of an Exercise ‘‘Vital Sign’’ in Electronic Medical Records KAREN JACQUELINE COLEMAN1 …