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Physiology Friday #196: Resistance Training and Heart Health

Physiologically Speaking

Blood lipids Although the benefits are modest, resistance exercise training seems to improve blood lipids in adults over 40 years of age. Of course, these benefits can also extend to individuals with a BMI in the normal range.

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Physiology Friday #196: Resistance Training and Heart Health

Physiologically Speaking

Blood lipids Although the benefits are modest, resistance exercise training seems to improve blood lipids in adults over 40 years of age. Of course, these benefits can also extend to individuals with a BMI in the normal range.

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The First 60 Minutes of a Heart Attack: The Golden Hour

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Three coronary arteries supply blood to the heart. When one of these arteries becomes completely blocked by a blood clot, it results in a heart attack, also known as MI (Myocardial infarction). The accumulation of cholesterol, foam cells, fibrous tissue, and calcium mainly causes the narrowing of coronary arteries.