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Posted in: Heart Health | Viewed 124 times
By: American Heart Association
URL: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200000
Start! WalkingDon't forget to wear your sneakers and get 30 minutes of walking into your day. Don't have 30 minutes? Don't worry. You can get the same benefits by doing three 10-minute walks. Visit our Web site to download free walking …(continue reading)…Exercise and Mitral Valve Prolapse
Posted in: Heart Health | Viewed 148 times
By: Kristine A. Scordo, M.D.
Mitral Valve Conditions Overview of Mitral Valve ProlapseMitral valve prolapse, is a common condition in which the mitral valve leaflets are floppy or loose. Mitral valve prolapse is diagnosed by echocardiography. Most patients with mitral valve prolapse do not have a …(continue reading)…Heart Attack: Getting Back Into Your Life After a Heart Attack
Posted in: Heart Health | Viewed 112 times
By: Written by familydoctor.org editorial staff.
URL: http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/heartdisease/recovery/002.html
How soon can I return to my regular activities?The amount of activity you can do after a heart attack will be based on the condition of your heart. Your doctor will work with you to develop a recovery plan. Most people …(continue reading)…A Statement for Health Professionals by the Committee on Exercise and Cardiac Rehabilitation
Posted in: Heart Health | Viewed 152 times
By: Gerald F. Fletcher, MD, Chair; Gary Balady, MD; Steven N. Blair, PED; James Blumenthal, PhD; Carl Caspersen, PhD; Bernard Chaitm
URL: http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/94/4/857
Physical inactivity is recognized as a risk factor for coronary artery disease. Regular aerobic physical activity increases exercise capacity and plays a role in both primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. The known benefits of regular aerobic exercise and current …(continue reading)…Expanding the Understanding of Protein
Posted in: Nutrition | Viewed 124 times
By: Dietary Reference Intakes, Institute of Medicine, The National Academies Press, 2006
URL: http://www.enc-online.org/publications/brochures/ENC_ProteinBrochure_R6_Pages.pdf
Expanding the Understanding of Protein