ArticleFrontiers in public health2025
Physical activity and cardiovascular risk in obese older Korean women: effects on obesity, hypertension, and arterial stiffness.
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- Association of healthy lifestyle with coronary artery disease risk varies by weight status: a prospective cohort study.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
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Background: With the global aging population, the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases has emerged as a critical public health issue. Obesity, in particular, is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD), such as hypertension and arterial stiffness (AS). Regular physical activity (PA) may help mitigate these risks. This study aimed to investigate the effects of PA levels on body composition, blood pressure (BP), and AS in Korean obese older women. Methods: A total of 313 obese older women were enrolled and classified into an inactive group (ING, Results: The active group exhibited significantly lower body fat percentage, systolic blood pressure (SBP), and cfPWV (all Conclusion: These findings demonstrate that regular PA is associated with improved body composition and reductions in both BP and AS in obese older women. The results underscore the importance of promoting PA as a preventive strategy against CVD in the aging population. Further research is warranted to explore the effects of various intensities and types of PA on vascular health and metabolic function.
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