Association of leisure-time physical activity on inflammation markers (C-reactive protein, white cell blood count, serum amyloid A, and fibrinogen) in healthy subjects (from the ATTICA study)

T the 20th century, many researchers focused their interest on prevention and therapy of cardiovascular diseases. Among the factors that may influence the occurrence of disease is the beneficial effect of physical activity, which has been discussed in several studies.1–3 In addition, recent studies have provided evidence that inflammation plays a role in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease.4,5 Several investigators have addressed the...