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Tiny, daily bursts of vigorous incidental physical activity could almost halve cardiovascular risk in middle-aged women

Science Daily - Heart Disease

An average of four minutes of incidental vigorous physical activity a day could almost halve the risk of major cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks, for middle-aged women who do not engage in structured exercise, according to new research.

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Why Exercise Is The Key To A Longer Life

Dr. Paddy Barrett

The evidence that high levels of exercise and subsequent fitness are linked with increased lifespan and health span is clear. By the end of this article, you should be convinced that high levels of fitness and daily exercise are a MUST for a longer quality of life without major illness. Here’s why. Enjoy the process.

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Small amounts of incidental vigorous physical exertion may almost halve major cardiovascular events risk in women

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Short bursts of incidental vigorous physical exertion, lasting less than a minute each, may almost halve the risk of a major cardiovascular event, such as heart attack or heart failure among women who don't exercise regularly, finds research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

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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. I know I have (new dad here). and woke up at 7 a.m.

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Surviving Heart Attacks: The Importance of Cardiac Collateralisation

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

It is therefore logical to say that the single most important factor in terms of prognosis from a heart attack is the size of the affected territory. The larger the territory that dies, the weaker the heart gets. A lot of research has therefore focussed on methods by which we could improve our coronary collateral circulation.

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How To Reverse Coronary Artery Disease With Lifestyle Measures

Dr. Paddy Barrett

But can coronary artery disease be reversed with lifestyle measures, including changes to nutrition and exercise? In general, the more calcified or fibrous a plaque is, the less dangerous it is, as it is less likely to rupture and cause a heart attack. All of these components influence the risk of future heart attacks.

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Physiology Friday #199: High-Intensity Interval Training Reduces Coronary Artery Plaque

Physiologically Speaking

Exercise prevents and reverses cardiovascular disease, but whether high-intensity exercise training (HIIT) is safe and effective for adults after minimally invasive heart surgery is unknown. Exercise is a wonder drug for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention and reversal. Cardiac rehab works wonders.

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