Off-label use of medication may be presented in these guidelines if a sufficient level of
evidence shows that it can be considered medically appropriate to a given condition and if …

Sedentary behavior and physical inactivity are among the leading modifiable risk factors
worldwide for cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality. The promotion of physical …

The prevalence of obesity has reached pandemic proportions worldwide and certainly in the
United States. Obesity is a well-established independent risk factor for development of many …

Overweight and obesity contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in
general and coronary heart disease (CHD) in particular in part by their association with …

Obesity increases a number of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, but patients with
many types of CVD may have a better prognosis if classified as overweight or obese, a …

Obesity is associated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD),
particularly heart failure (HF) and coronary heart disease (CHD). The mechanisms through …

Overweight and obesity have reached epidemic levels in the United States and worldwide,
and this has contributed to substantial cardiovascular and other health risks. However …

The prevalence of obesity has increased worldwide over the past few decades. In 2013, the
prevalence of obesity exceeded the 50% of the adult population in some countries from …

There is a common perception that excess adiposity, commonly approximated by body mass
index (BMI), is associated with reduced cancer survival. A number of studies have emerged …

Substantial evidence has established the value of high levels of physical activity, exercise
training (ET), and overall cardiorespiratory fitness in the prevention and treatment of …