Exercise and Cardiovascular Disease

Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of global mortality. Besides imparting a tremendous amount of human suffering, they also inflict huge direct and indirect financial costs on the worldwide society. With the ready availability of affordable therapeutics, and the lack of newer innovations, non-invasive strategies are being developed to halt their worldwide spread. The major emphasis has been on implementing lifestyle changes. Physical exercise is one such prescription. This manuscript briefly discusses the benefits of exercise in the prevention and management of cardiovascular diseases.