AMP-activated protein kinase activating compounds and uses thereof

The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compounds, compositions and methods, especially as they relate to the treatment and/or prevention of conditions associated with activation of AMP-activated protein kinase, wherein the compound is of Formula (I): as described herein, including pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, as well as methods to use these compositions for treating indications including cancer, diabetes, ischemic injury, obesity, hyperlipidemia, and cardiac conditions.