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Physiology Friday #196: Resistance Training and Heart Health

Physiologically Speaking

Furthermore, resistance training appears to improve arterial stiffness and endothelial function — two important prognostic indicators — and reduce inflammation (C-reactive protein) and blood clotting risk. It’s never too late to start — but the earlier you start the better.

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Physiology Friday #196: Resistance Training and Heart Health

Physiologically Speaking

Furthermore, resistance training appears to improve arterial stiffness and endothelial function — two important prognostic indicators — and reduce inflammation (C-reactive protein) and blood clotting risk. It’s never too late to start — but the earlier you start the better.

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Researchers Find Drinking Coffee May Help Prevent Mental Decline in People with AFib

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The most frequent cardiac arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, is known to independently increase the risk of dementia, said Massimo Barbagallo, M.D., Participants had undergone at least eight years of monitoring for stroke, mini-stroke, inflammation blood markers and blood-clotting, brain imaging and repeated cognitive testing.

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