American Heart Association Jun 1 2026 With obesity now affecting more than 40% of U.S. adults and fueling rising rates of heart disease, a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association calls for a comprehensive treatment approach that puts physical activity front and center. The statement,  Role of Physical Activity in Obesity Treatment and Cardiometabolic Health , published today in Circulation, the Association's flagship, peer‑reviewed journal. The statement underscores that