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Physiology Friday #215: Sitting Less Improves Blood Pressure

Physiologically Speaking

Even those of us who exercise for 1–2 hours per day still spend a large part of our day engaging in sedentary behavior (which, by the way, exercise doesn’t make us immune to). That’s better, but this behavioral category is missing the benefits of highly structured exercise.

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Harnessing digital health to optimise the delivery of guideline-based cardiac rehabilitation during COVID-19: an observational study

Open Heart

Background The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the uptake of digital health interventions for the delivery of cardiac rehabilitation (CR). To support self-management, patients were provided with a Fitbit, a home blood pressure (BP) monitor and an interactive workbook.

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Researchers Find Short, Intense Bursts of Exercise More Effective for Stroke Victims Versus Steady, Moderate Exercise

DAIC

Researchers randomly grouped participants to receive either three days per week of 12 weeks of high-intensity interval training or three days per week of 12 weeks of traditional moderate exercise sessions. The moderate intensity continuous training involved 20 to 30 minutes of steady exercise at moderate intensity. mL/kg/min).

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Rise of COVID's JN.1 Sub variant Cases in India in 2023

Wellnest

On Sunday, the nation reported 841 new instances of COVID-19, marking the most substantial daily increase in over 10 months. As India concludes 2023, the final fortnight of December has witnessed nearly 8,500 Covid-19 cases. There is a heightened awareness of caution as Covid-19 resurfaces during winter.

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Gujarat’s 2023 Cardiac Crisis! EMRI got 1 call every 7.5 mins

Wellnest

The convenience of processed foods, high intake of saturated fats, and inadequate exercise collectively contribute to an increased risk of heart-related problems. Nicotine and other harmful substances present in tobacco can lead to constriction of blood vessels, an increase in heart rate, and elevated blood pressure.

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The Ultimate Guide to Sleep and Cardiovascular Health

Physiologically Speaking

7 8 Sleep may have also played an underemphasized role in the COVID-19 pandemic. The amount of calcium in the blood vessels (known as arterial calcification), a marker of subclinical atherosclerosis, is higher in people with a short sleep duration. More than one-third of U.S.