Physical activity and the prevention of hypertension
KM Diaz, D Shimbo - Current hypertension reports, 2013 - Springer
As the worldwide prevalence of hypertension continues to increase, the primary prevention
of hypertension has become an important global public health initiative. Physical activity is …
of hypertension has become an important global public health initiative. Physical activity is …
Exercise acts as a drug; the pharmacological benefits of exercise
J Vina, F Sanchis‐Gomar… - British journal of …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
The beneficial effects of regular exercise for the promotion of health and cure of diseases
have been clearly shown. In this review, we would like to postulate the idea that exercise …
have been clearly shown. In this review, we would like to postulate the idea that exercise …
Deconstructing gamification: evaluating the effectiveness of continuous measurement, virtual rewards, and social comparison for promoting physical activity
O Zuckerman, A Gal-Oz - Personal and ubiquitous computing, 2014 - Springer
Game design elements are often implemented in persuasive systems aimed to promote
physical activity, a process called “gamification.” Gamification is believed to motivate users …
physical activity, a process called “gamification.” Gamification is believed to motivate users …
Importance of characteristics and modalities of physical activity and exercise in the management of cardiovascular health in individuals with cardiovascular risk factors …
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 …
modalities of physical activity (PA) and exercise in the management of cardiovascular health …
The ABC of Physical Activity for Health: a consensus statement from the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences
Our understanding of the relationship between physical activity and health is constantly
evolving. Therefore, the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences convened a …
evolving. Therefore, the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences convened a …
Exercise prescription in patients with different combinations of cardiovascular disease risk factors: a consensus statement from the EXPERT working group
Whereas exercise training is key in the management of patients with cardiovascular disease
(CVD) risk (obesity, diabetes, dyslipidaemia, hypertension), clinicians experience difficulties …
(CVD) risk (obesity, diabetes, dyslipidaemia, hypertension), clinicians experience difficulties …
Health benefits of different sport disciplines for adults: systematic review of observational and intervention studies with meta-analysis
The aim was to assess the quality and strength of evidence for the health benefits of specific
sport disciplines. Electronic search yielded 2194 records and the selection resulted in 69 …
sport disciplines. Electronic search yielded 2194 records and the selection resulted in 69 …
Lifestyle modification for obesity: new developments in diet, physical activity, and behavior therapy
TA Wadden, VL Webb, CH Moran, BA Bailer - Circulation, 2012 - Am Heart Assoc
Expert panels sponsored by both the World Health Organization and the National Institutes
of Health have recommended that obese adults (ie, body mass index 30 kg/m2), as well as …
of Health have recommended that obese adults (ie, body mass index 30 kg/m2), as well as …
Prespecified dose-response analysis for a very early rehabilitation trial (AVERT)
Objective: Our prespecified dose-response analyses of A Very Early Rehabilitation Trial
(AVERT) aim to provide practical guidance for clinicians on the timing, frequency, and …
(AVERT) aim to provide practical guidance for clinicians on the timing, frequency, and …
Plasma irisin levels progressively increase in response to increasing exercise workloads in young, healthy, active subjects
SS Daskalopoulou, AB Cooke… - European journal of …, 2014 - academic.oup.com
Background Irisin, a recently discovered myokine, has been shown to induce browning of
white adipose tissue, enhancing energy expenditure and mediating some of the beneficial …
white adipose tissue, enhancing energy expenditure and mediating some of the beneficial …