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Cholesterol may not be the only lipid involved in trans fat-driven cardiovascular disease

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Excess cholesterol is known to form artery-clogging plaques that can lead to stroke, arterial disease, heart attack, and more, making it the focus of many heart health campaigns. But what if there's more to the picture than just cholesterol?

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Baduanjin exercise improves functional capacity and cardiovascular function in older adults with cardiovascular diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

BackgroundBased on clinical observations and expert recommendations, Baduanjin exercise has demonstrated a positive impact on maintaining and enhancing cardiovascular function. Despite clinical observations of Baduanjin's cardiovascular benefits, systematic evidence for older adults remains limited. 67, 95% CI: 2.76

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Comparative effectiveness of exercise interventions on arterial stiffness in individuals at risk for cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

BackgroundPrevious studies have shown that exercise can improve arterial stiffness (AS). However, it remains unclear which type of exercise is most effective for managing AS, particularly in individuals at high risk for cardiovascular diseases (CVD).

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Exercise Alleviates Cardiovascular Diseases by Improving Mitochondrial Homeostasis

Journal of the American Heart Association

Engaging in regular exercise and physical activity contributes to delaying the onset of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). However, the physiological mechanisms underlying the benefits of regular exercise or physical activity in CVDs remain unclear.

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Resistance Exercise Training in Individuals With and Without Cardiovascular Disease: 2023 Update: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation

Resistance training not only can improve or maintain muscle mass and strength, but also has favorable physiological and clinical effects on cardiovascular disease and risk factors. We also address the utility of resistance training for promoting cardiovascular health in varied healthy and clinical populations.

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Physiology Friday #261: Combining High-intensity Training with Frequent Activity Breaks Maximizes Cardiovascular Benefits

Physiologically Speaking

But this approach only applies to non-exercisers, right? Although structured exercise is imperative to achieve optimal health, recent evidence indicates it might not be enough to totally reverse the metabolic and cardiovascular consequences of too much sedentary time. This condition represents your “active couch potato.”

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Exercise and dietary interventions in the management of diabetic cardiomyopathy: mechanisms and implications

Cardiovascular Diabetology

The global prevalence of diabetes is rapidly increasing, significantly raising the risk of various cardiovascular diseases. Among these, diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a distinct and critical complication ch.