Authors

  1. Franklin, Barry A. PhD
  2. Brubaker, Peter H. PhD
  3. Harber, Matthew P. PhD
  4. Lavie, Carl J. MD
  5. Myers, Jonathan PhD
  6. Kaminsky, Leonard A. PhD

Abstract

Risk to individuals for cardiovascular events are invariably tied to their exposure to major coronary risk factors. This risk can be substantially mitigated by lifestyle behaviors. This first part of this Commentary focuses on the important role both adopting healthful dietary patterns and regularly obtaining adequate physical activity have as preventative therapies for cardiovascular diseases.