Physical activity has a fundamental role in the prevention and treatment of chronic disease.
The precise measurement of physical activity is key to many surveillance and …

The contribution of physical activity on the degree of weight loss following bariatric surgery is
unclear. To determine impact of exercise on postoperative weight loss. Medline search …

Background Accurate physical activity monitoring is important for cardiac patients. Novel
activity monitoring devices may enable precise measurement of physical activity. This study …

Background Optimal physical activity levels have health benefits for patients with acute
coronary syndrome (ACS) and are an important goal of cardiac rehabilitation (CR). Purpose …

Objective Previously published results of the OPTICARE XL open label randomized
controlled trial showed no added value of OPTICARE XL CR, a dedicated cardiac …

Background Standard cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is insufficient to help patients achieve an
active lifestyle. The effects of two advanced and extended behavioral CR interventions on …

Background Most people with type 2 diabetes do not engage in regular leisure-time physical
activity. The theory of planned behavior and moral norm construct can enhance our …

Purpose Physical activity is associated with many health-related benefits. However, there is
a shift towards inactive lifestyles around the world. Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) may …

Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between body mass
index (BMI) class and physical activity and sedentary behavior in patients with acute …

Context: The quality of methodological papers assessing physical activity instruments
depends upon the rigor of a study's design. Objectives: We present a checklist to assess key …