Obesity has reached global epidemic proportions in both adults and children and is associated
with numerous comorbidities, including hypertension (HTN), type II diabetes mellitus, …

The Coronavirus (Covid-19) was introduced this past December 2019 in China (Wuhan) and
the infection has spread throughout the world despite strategies adopted by the Chinese …

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American Heart Association makes every effort to avoid any actual or potential conflicts of …

The world is experiencing an extraordinary, life-altering challenge due to the COVID-19
pandemic. 1 Many countries have become accustomed to a new normal–“social distancing” 2 …

Background Along with its high infectivity and fatality rates, the 2019 Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19)
has caused universal psychosocial impact by causing mass hysteria, economic …

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an emerging outbreak caused by the severe
acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). According to updated statistics …

Exercise testing remains a remarkably durable and versa-tile tool that provides valuable
diagnostic and prognostic information regarding patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary …

Mounting evidence has firmly established that low levels of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF)
are associated with a high risk of cardiovascular disease, all-cause mortality, and mortality …

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

Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States and in much of the westernized
world, contributing to considerable morbidity. Several of these obesity-related morbidities …