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Small-group personal training may benefit married couples, as nearly 80% of them share heart disease risk factors and behaviors.
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Increasing physical activity is one of the most important ways to increase longevity and reduce the risk of heart disease, according to researchers.
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Findings from the Black Women’s Health Study show that African American women have a life expectancy 2.7 years shorter than Caucasian American women.
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Short bouts of physical exercise can improve metabolic health indicators and contribute to positive health outcomes, according to research in Circulation.
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A healthcare prevention program focused on promoting physical activity and a healthy lifestyle reduces the risk of a first cardiovascular event.
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You may have concerns about training when air pollution levels are high; however, it may not need to be a barrier to exercise.
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Are you training young teens? If not, it might be a good service to add, as nearly 60% of American youth ages 12–15 lack cardiorespiratory fitness.
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Not only can physical activity levels predict the death risk among older adults but high levels can mitigate the risk of dying from hardened arteries.
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Tai chi, a form of “meditation in motion,” is linked with better mood and quality of life for people with heart disease, according to a new research review.
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Researchers found that a HIIT program helped people with asthma experience clinically significant improvements in controlling the condition.
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New research findings suggest that prenatal exercise may lower a woman’s risk of developing high blood pressure when pregnant.
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Death rates linked to high blood pressure have increased by 72% in rural areas and 20% in urban U.S. communities from 2007 to 2017.
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In light of increased participation in high-intensity training and increased rates of heart attack and sudden cardiac death among male marathon participants, the American Heart Association has issued a scientific statement to outline the benefits and risks of vigorous exercise programs.
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University of Leeds researchers in England found an association between heart health and active commuting among data for 43 million British working adults ages 25–74.
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Here’s more support for the benefits of recreational running. Data analysis from more than 19,000 male and female adults over an average of 6.5 years showed that leisure-time running was linked with a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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Resistance training may reduce fat levels around the heart (above), but not all strength-based activities are beneficial for cardiovascular health. New research shows that occupational activities like routinely carrying heavy loads at work may have a negative impact on the heart.
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Location matters with body fat. The accumulation of excess fat around the heart can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. A new study by researchers at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark assigned participants to resistance training, high-intensity interval endurance training (HIIT) or no exercise. Results showed that only people who lifted weights decreased the fat lying closest to the heart—specifically, inside the sac that encases the heart (the pericardium).
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A new study further supports the benefits of maintaining cardiovascular fitness during middle-age and beyond. In a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology’s EuroEcho 2019 meeting in Vienna, high cardiovascular fitness was linked with significantly lower death risks from heart disease, cancer and other causes for middle-aged and older women.
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Heart health is not simply about having a strong heart muscle; a healthy cardiovascular system requires a healthy nervous system that regulates the heartbeat and supports efficient functioning whether a person is feeling calm or stressed. A new study from Finland shows that more physically active and fit children have better cardiac regulation than those who are less active and less fit.
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Water exercise is a great alternative to treadmill or outdoor walking for people who experience discomfort when training on land.
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IDEA Fitness Journal
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December 2019
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