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Cardiac Concerns in the Pediatric Athlete
Cardiovascular disease remains the number one cause of death in Americans. It is no secret that exercise mitigates this risk. Exercise and regular physical activity are beneficial for physical health including aerobic conditioning, endurance, strength, mental health, and overall improved quality of life. Unfortunately, today many children and adolescents are sedentary, lacking the recommended daily amount of physical activity, leading to higher rates of obesity, cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, anxiety, and depression. Given this rising concern, the World Health Organization launched a 12-year plan to improve phys...
Source: Clinics in Sports Medicine - June 14, 2022 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Jamie N. Colombo, Christine N. Sawda, Shelby C. White Source Type: research

Physical Activity and Lifetime Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
Conclusions: Compared with a poor PA level, the PA recommended by the World Health Organization was associated with lower lifetime risk of CVD, but not total cancer, in both men and women.
Source: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise - July 18, 2017 Category: Sports Medicine Tags: Epidemiology Source Type: research