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Daily Chores May Provide Cardiovascular Protection in Women Who Don't Exercise

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- Short, intense bouts of physical activity during daily life were associated with a lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in non-exercising women, according to an observational study. A median 3.4 minutes of.

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Better Cognitive Outcomes Tied to Vigorous Exercise in Hypertensive Adults

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(MedPage Today) -- Vigorous exercise appeared to preserve cognitive function in older adults with hypertension, a post hoc analysis of SPRINT MIND trial data showed. At least one vigorous physical activity session per week reduced the risk of.

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Exercise ECGs Highly Specific for Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- Exercise electrocardiographic (ECG) stress tests appeared to reliably indicate that some patients with angina with nonobstructive coronary arteries (ANOCA) actually had coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD), preliminary evidence.

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Short, intense bursts of exercise more effective after stroke than steady, moderate exercise

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Significant improvements in aerobic fitness were noted after 12 weeks of high-intensity interval training sessions compared to traditional, moderate exercise sessions, according to a new study.

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Decoding the Menace Within: Unraveling Myocardial Bridges and Exercise-Induced Ischemia

Cardiology Update

This groundbreaking study, delving into the physiological intricacies during exercise, specifically targets patients with ANOCA and MBs, utilizing wave intensity analysis. 2023 The post Decoding the Menace Within: Unraveling Myocardial Bridges and Exercise-Induced Ischemia appeared first on Cardiology Update. Circ Cardiovasc Interv.

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Physiology Friday #233: Exercise Makes Us More Stress-Resilient: Now We Know Why

Physiologically Speaking

FSTFUEL combines electrolytes with amino acids to help your body maintain hydration and optimal functioning during exercise or intermittent fasting, so you don't have to choose between fasting and fitness. This complex coordination of lactate metabolism happens at rest, after we eat, and during exercise (both aerobic and anaerobic).

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Physiology Friday #222: High-intensity Exercise Reduces Senescent “Pro-aging” Cells

Physiologically Speaking

Inflammation is also intricately tied to exercise. During exercise, our body mounts an acute inflammatory response, releasing all sorts of cytokines, macrophages, and other molecules throughout the circulation. The thing with exercise is that it also exerts an anti-inflammatory effect in the proceeding hours to days.

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