Female Athlete Triad (FAT) a condition of an energy imbalance in a female athlete that results in the loss of menstruation and decreased bone density, can be caused by purposeful or accidental actions. Restricting calorie intake because of pressure by coaches, teammates, or self-imposed ideals to become thinner or leaner can start disordered eating. Adding…

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can affect strength, joint mobility, and functional status and increase the risk for cardiovascular (CV) and pulmonary system complications due to chronic systemic inflammation, inactivity, and increased traditional cardiovascular risk factors. Systemic inflammation influences the formation of carotid atherosclerosis, arterial stiffness, and endothelial dysfunction resulting in people with RA having a high…