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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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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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Physiology Friday #239: Can Exercise Prevent the Blood-Pressure-Elevating Effects of Sleep Deprivation?

Physiologically Speaking

This was one of my main research interests in graduate school when I was involved in projects related to the effects of sleep deprivation on blood vessel function (endothelial function)—a major risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease. One potent strategy is exercise. and woke up at 7 a.m. (8 a total of 3.5

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Sauna use as a novel management approach for cardiovascular health and peripheral arterial disease

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

IntroductionHeat therapy (HT), particularly in the form of whole-body sauna bathing, has emerged as a promising intervention for the management of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Such responses closely parallel the physiological adaptations observed during aerobic exercise.