Sedentary lifestyle and overweight weaken arterial health already in childhood

11 septiembre 2015

Arterial wall stiffness and reduced arterial dilation are the first signs of cardiovascular diseases that can be measured. A new study carried out in Finland shows that low levels of physical activity, weaker physical fitness and higher body fat content are linked to arterial stiffness already in 6-8 year-old children.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/09/150911095138.htm

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