Cardiovascular Disease
5 Most Popular Articles in 2021
What piqued reader interest this past year? Here we recap our top 5 popular articles that received the most reads in 2021!
Exercise Therapy and Chronic Health Conditions
Researchers conducted a study to determine if “exercise therapy” is helpful for people with more than one chronic condition.
IMST Breathing for Cardiovascular Health
Evidence shows the breathing practice, High-Resistance Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST), benefits cardiovascular health.
Atrial Fibrillation in Athletes
For athletes, the risk of experiencing irregular heart rhythms, known as atrial fibrillation, is 2.5 times higher than it is for nonathletes.
Exercise and Sleep
Physical activity can mitigate the risk from poor sleep. This insight on exercise and sleep is according to new research findings.
10 Ways to Help Families Change
Families need you! A growing body of research makes it clear: Families provide a powerful force in supporting—or opposing—better health behaviors. Indeed, the authors of a state-of-the-art review in a…
HIIT Benefits Health
High-intensity interval training is popular among all ages. Beyond its convenience and efficacy, research shows HIIT benefits health, too.
HIIT Research That Unravels Controversies
While HIIT is popular, there are some controversies surrounding it. This column looks at HIIT research to bring some clarity.
Physical Activity in Later Life Still Beneficial
Inactive people may have a second chance. Increasing physical activity in later life benefits benefits life expectancy, according to a study.
Does Lifting Weights Lower Blood Pressure?
Resistance training does much more than build strong muscles and bones, but does lifting weights lower blood pressure too?
Stretching for Hypertension Improvements
Regular stretching for hypertension may be more effective than brisk walking in those with high-normal blood pressure, according to research.
Why the Benefits of Exercise Vary
We know that everyone can experience the benefits of exercise, but it has remained unclear why different people may respond to the same exercise program in different ways. The mechanistic…
Moderate Activity to Avoid Hypertension
If young adults want to prevent hypertension later in life, they may need to do more moderate activity every week, according to a study.
5 Resistance Training Workouts That Improve VO2max
The relationship between maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) and cardiometabolic health is well-defined—resistance training can help.
Married Couples Share Risk Factors
Small-group personal training may benefit married couples, as nearly 80% of them share heart disease risk factors and behaviors.
Move More for Longer Life and Less Heart Disease
Increasing physical activity is one of the most important ways to increase longevity and reduce the risk of heart disease, according to researchers.
Black Women Less Likely to Meet Activity Guidelines
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.
Exercise Bursts Can Improve Metabolic Health
Short bouts of physical exercise can improve metabolic health indicators and contribute to positive health outcomes, according to research in Circulation.
Heart Disease Prevention Program Improves Outcomes
A healthcare prevention program focused on promoting physical activity and a healthy lifestyle reduces the risk of a first cardiovascular event.
Regular Exercise, Even in Polluted Areas, Reduces High Blood Pressure
You may have concerns about training when air pollution levels are high; however, it may not need to be a barrier to exercise.
