Open AccessPhysical Activity and Health: What Is the Best Dose?
Author(s) -
Kaminsky Leonard A.,
Montoye Alexander H. K.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of the american heart association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.494
H-Index - 85
ISSN - 2047-9980
DOI - 10.1161/jaha.114.001430
Subject(s) - medicine , gerontology , physical activity , cardiovascular health , public health , physical therapy , disease , nursing
Clinicians and scientists have known for a long time of the many health benefits obtained by regularly performing physical activity (PA). Studies by Morris and colleagues[1][1]–[2][2] 50 to 60 years ago showed that male workers in occupations requiring them to be physically active had