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The importance of exercise

How much exercise is really necessary?
The institute of medicine says an hour a day.  Here's why they're wrong.

Exercise in patients with heart failure
Contrary to long-held beliefs, exercise is beneficial in patients with heart failure.

Moderate exercise reduces risk
You don't need to be an athlete to reduce your cardiac risk.

Is exercise the elixir of youth?
There's scientific evidence to suggest that it is.

Links on exercise for reducing cardiac risk

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