Arthur Leon, MD., professor of kinesiology and emeritus director of the Laboratory of Physiological Hygiene and Exercise Science (LPHES), presented at the International 22nd Puijo Symposium that was held June 24-28 in Kuopio, Finland.

Leon has been invited to the conference regularly since 1982 and was highlighted in the local newspaper. The conference attracts the top names within the field of physical exercise in clinical medicine and allows for attendees to share the latest developments  through workshops and talks.

This year, his presentation was titled, “Evidence of protective effects of aerobic physical activity and VO2max fitness against CVD and all-cause premature mortality.”