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10/22/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Keep at it! Constant exercise keeps your heart healthy

Undergoing yearly exercise training programs can improve the heart health of people with metabolic syndrome, according to a study published in the Journal of Hypertension. Metabolic syndrome refers to a group of conditions occurring together, such as increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels, […]

10/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The long-term effects of exercise on cardiac health

A study published in the Journal of Hypertension suggests that undergoing yearly training programs can improve the heart health of people with metabolic syndrome. In the study, researchers from Spain aimed to determine whether repeated yearly training programs can improve blood pressure and metabolic syndrome. Researchers from the University of Castilla-La Mancha and Health Service […]

07/13/2018 / By Ralph Flores

A brisk walk doesn’t cut it for teenagers: They need vigorous, out-of-breath physical activity to prevent obesity, heart disease

It’s never too soon to start caring about your body. Teenagers, especially, could stand to gain a lot for taking steps to get fit. Still, with the impact of today’s technologies – it’s easier to sit at home and binge-watch television than go out and engage in physical activities. Unfortunately, this has become the norm […]

01/20/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Fresh air, sunshine, and exercise really are good for your heart: Medical science proves the heart disease prevention benefits of being outside

Being outdoors not only benefits the body, but also the mind. In addition, it helps support heart health. Heart disease patients may tend to be very cautious as they are physically limited. However, this leads to them being isolated and sedentary. Getting out of the house and enjoying nature can help them improve their cardiovascular […]

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