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Lifestyle Risk Factors Predict Coronary Calcification among Male Endurance Athletes

Physiologically Speaking

This has raised concerns that long-term, high-volume exercise might be detrimental to heart health. Notably, athletes engaging in very vigorous-intensity exercise are more likely to develop calcified plaques. Training load : Weekly exercise volume, measured as MET-hours/week, showed a positive trend.

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Physiology Friday #245: Fitness Protects against Neurodegenerative Diseases—Even in Those at the Greatest Risk

Physiologically Speaking

Because the body and the brain are interconnected, it’s no surprise that when we exercise to elevate physical fitness, “cognitive fitness” follows in lockstep. Offsetting a high genetic predisposition might require a bit more focus and attention to optimizing your cardiorespiratory fitness. Moderate: 24.1–31.1

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The Role of Genetics in Heart Disease Risk

AMS Cardiology

While lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise and smoking play a significant role in the development of heart disease, genetics also contribute substantially. Genetic Predisposition Genetic predisposition to heart disease is a reality for many individuals.

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Physiology Friday November Recap

Physiologically Speaking

This meta-analysis explored whether exercise volume or intensity is more important for improving mitochondrial content, capillary density, and VO₂ max by compiling results from 425 training interventions involving over 5,600 participants, focusing on how different training intensities and volumes affect these key physiological adaptations.

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Debunking Myths About Cardiac Health and Heart Diseases

Wellnest

By adopting a heart-healthy diet, engaging in regular physical activity, managing stress, avoiding smoking, and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol levels, we can mitigate genetic predispositions' impact and reduce our overall risk of cardiovascular disease. Myth #5: Exercise is risky for people with heart problems.

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Reduced Ejection Fraction in Elite Endurance Athletes: Clinical and Genetic Overlap With Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Circulation

The aim is to assess the prevalence, clinical consequences, and genetic predisposition of reduced EF in athletes.METHODS:Young endurance athletes were recruited from elite training programs and underwent cardiac phenotyping, genetic analyses and clinical events were recorded over a mean of 4.4