Risk factors of severe COVID-19: a review of host, viral and environmental factors

L Zsichla, V Müller - Viruses, 2023 - mdpi.com
The clinical course and outcome of COVID-19 are highly variable, ranging from
asymptomatic infections to severe disease and death. Understanding the risk factors of …

Physical activity and risk of infection, severity and mortality of COVID-19: a systematic review and non-linear dose–response meta-analysis of data from 1 853 610 …

Y Ezzatvar, R Ramírez-Vélez, M Izquierdo… - British journal of sports …, 2022 - bjsm.bmj.com
Objective To quantify the association between physical activity and risk of SARS-CoV-2
infection, COVID-19-associated hospitalisation, severe illness and death due to COVID-19 …

Small steps, strong shield: directly measured, moderate physical activity in 65 361 adults is associated with significant protective effects from severe COVID-19 …

L Steenkamp, RT Saggers, R Bandini… - British journal of sports …, 2022 - bjsm.bmj.com
Objective To determine the association between directly measured physical activity and
hospitalisation, intensive care unit (ICU) admission, ventilation and mortality rates in patients …

Baseline physical activity is associated with reduced mortality and disease outcomes in COVID‐19: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

M Rahmati, MM Shamsi, K Khoramipour… - Reviews in medical …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Among coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) patients, physically active
individuals may be at lower risk of fatal outcomes. However, to date, no meta‐analysis has …

The physiologic benefits of optimizing cardiorespiratory fitness and physical activity–From the cell to systems level in a post-pandemic world

MA Faghy, A Tatler, C Chidley, S Fryer, L Stoner… - Progress in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Cardiovascular (CV) disease (CVD) is a leading cause of premature death and
hospitalization which places a significant strain on health services and economies around …

Body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness in overweight or obese people post COVID-19: A comparative study

MM Lemos, GR Cavalini… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
The present study aimed to evaluate the body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness of
overweight or obese people after COVID-19. 171 volunteers of both sexes (men, n= 93 and …

Moderate intensity aerobic exercise potential favorable effect against COVID-19: the role of renin-angiotensin system and immunomodulatory effects

H Arazi, A Falahati, K Suzuki - Frontiers in physiology, 2021 - frontiersin.org
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is caused by a novel coronavirus (CoV)
named severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). As the angiotensin …

Cardiorespiratory fitness as a vital sign of CVD risk in the COVID-19 era

MP Harber, JE Peterman, M Imboden… - Progress in …, 2023 - Elsevier
The severe health consequences of the corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic
have been exacerbated by the prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors …

Immunometabolic Dysregulation at the Intersection of Obesity and COVID-19

CN Khwatenge, M Pate, LC Miller, Y Sang - Frontiers in Immunology, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Obesity prevails worldwide to an increasing effect. For example, up to 42% of American
adults are considered obese. Obese individuals are prone to a variety of complications of …

The effects of reduced physical activity on the lipid profile in patients with high cardiovascular risk during COVID-19 lockdown

MA Perrone, A Feola, M Pieri, B Donatucci… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic is a serious global health problem. In Italy, to limit the
infections, the government ordered lockdown from March 2020. This measure, designed to …