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Exercise and heart diseaseThe importance of exercise in preventing and treating heart disease.
Fat and Fit
Body mass index (BMI) may not be the most important determinant of cardiovascular risk. Even patients who are overweight can reduce their risk by maintaining a good level of physical fitness and reducing their waist sizes. Is Exercise the Elixir of Youth?
Exercise may not actually be a fountain of youth, but it is as close as it gets at this point. AHA: ECG Screening Not Necessary for Athletes
AHA says routine ECG not necessary in screening competitive athletes American Kids Even Less Fit Than Adults
New study shows American youth even less physically fit than adults A single exercise session improves health
A single session of exercise improves lipids and vascular function How Much Exercise Is Enough
An hour a day? You've got to be kidding! Even Moderate Exercise Reduces Risk
A moderate exercise program signficicantly reduces cardiac risk. Exercise in Heart Failure
Exercise improves survival in patients with heart failure |
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