Endothelial‐Derived MicroRNAs are Novel Biomarkers Reflecting Prolonged Sitting Pattern and Physical Activity in Postmenopausal Women: Possible Ethnic Differences

Background and Hypothesis During waking hours, older adults spend the most time sitting and are least likely to meet physical activity guidelines. Such a sedentary lifestyle is associated with cardiovascular and coronary heart disease mortality risk, particularly in postmenopausal Hispanic/Latino women. The deleterious impact of prolonged sitting includes endothelial dysfunction, which favors atherosclerotic initiation. Extracellular vesicles...