The effects of accumulating physical activity on postprandial lipaemia and other cardiovascular disease risk factors
Year: 2006
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of death in many developed countries. Impaired\nclearance of postprandial triacylglycerol, small increases in blood pressure and elevated\nC-reactive protein concentrations (a marker for inflammation) have been associated\nwith an increase in cardiovascular disease risk. To reduce such risk factors, the unique\nconcept of accumulating physical activity was introduced to the general public, advising\nthat activity can be performed in several short bouts throughout the day with a minimum duration of 10 minutes per activity bout. Although there is evidence to\nsupport the benefits of accumulating exercise on health, little is known regarding the\nhealth effects of accumulating exercise in bouts lasting less than 10 minutes.\nThe broad theme of this thesis is therefore to investigate the effects of accumulating\nshort (<10 minute) bouts of exercise throughout the day on postprandial lipaemia, an\nemerging risk marker for cardiovascular disease, and other cardiovascular disease risk\nmarkers including resting blood pressure and C-reactive protein. [Continues.]
Author: Masashi Miyashita
Language: English
Topic: Physical Activity and Health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
Funder: Strong
OpenAlex ID: W2468825027