Sitting time (ST) is associated with cardiovascular disease risk factors, whereas breaking ST
has been reported to be beneficial for reducing cardiovascular risk. Purpose: The objective …

The current exercise prescription for the treatment of hypertension is: cardiovascular mode,
for 20–60 minutes, 3–5 days per week, at 40–70% of maximum oxygen uptake (V̇O 2max ). …

This research derived regression equations for predicting maximal heart rate (MHR) and
examined the relationship between relative oxygen consumption (VO2) and heart rate (HR) in …

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has been referred to as the hepatic manifestation of
the metabolic syndrome. There is a lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome in individuals …

The endothelium plays an integral role in the development and progression of atherosclerosis.
Hemodynamic forces, particularly shear stress, have a powerful influence on endothelial …

Background Normalization of brachial artery flow-mediated dilation (FMD) to individual shear
stress area under the curve (peak FMD:SS AUC ratio) has recently been proposed as an …

Involving the school as a primary institution in health promotion has had some notable
successes.’. 2 but school involvement is also beset by many difficulties, includ-ing: limited …

Sedentary activity is a modifiable life-style behavior and a key component in the etiology of
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ACVD). US adults and children spend more than half …

The aim of this investigation was to establish whether changes in oxidative stress and
endothelial function following acute aerobic exercise are dose-dependent. Ten healthy trained …

Evidence suggests that diet and exercise are associated with improved glucose tolerance
for patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). Seventy-six volunteer …