Cardiovascular Disease
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 links between physical fitness and…
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.
American Youth Need Help to Boost Cardiovascular Fitness
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.
Movement Levels Predict Heart Disease and Death
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.
Tai Chi Boosts Mood for People With Heart Disease
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.
HIIT Helps People With Asthma
Researchers found that a HIIT program helped people with asthma experience clinically significant improvements in controlling the condition.
Prenatal Exercise Promotes Healthy Circulation
New research findings suggest that prenatal exercise may lower a woman’s risk of developing high blood pressure when pregnant.
Increase in Hypertension Deaths
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.
Build Up to High-Intensity Training
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.
Active Commuting Linked to Heart Health
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.