A new study suggests that marathon training may be the best way to reduce heart problem risks in middle-aged men. Researchers have found that 45 men, between 35 to 65 years of age who were preparing for a marathon, reduced their heart disease risk factors. These men were recreational runners who were planning to participate… Read More…
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The Best Solution to Fight Heart Diseases
The French Healthy Lifestyle Alliance suggests solutions to fight cardiovascular diseases and obesity. The group was established by the International Chair on Cardiometabolic Risk (ICCR). The group brings French doctors, economists, and politicians who agree on the importance of exercise. According to a 2012 study cited by Martine Duclos, a university professor and also a… Read More…
Exercise More Effective on Condition of Women with Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Though women are twice as likely to develop heart failure after a heart attack or cardiac ischemia, they are less often directed to finish an exercise program. A study that was recently published in the Journal of the American College of… Read More…
Endurance Training May Cause Right Ventricular Dysfunction
Athletes who take part in intense endurance exercise like marathons, endurance triathlons, alpine cycling, or ultra triathlons may suffer from an acute dysfunction of their right ventricles say researchers. The study was published in the European Heart Journal. Forty athletes were involved in the study. Though the damage was reversed after a week of competitive… Read More…
Eating Healthy to Protect Your Heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Though we can’t change some factors like family history, gender, and age, there are several things that we can do to protect our heart and ensure that it stays healthy and disease-free. Eating right is one of the secrets in protecting yourself against… Read More…
Keeping Your Heart Healthy
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women in the United States. 49% of adults have one risk factor for acquiring the disease. However, there are a lot of things that you can do to ensure that you have a healthier heart. A change in lifestyle is the key. One… Read More…