Fitness Articles on Heart Health
Heart Attack: Getting Back Into Your Life After a Heart Attack
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By: Written by familydoctor.org editorial staff
URL: http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/heartdisease/recovery/002.html
Heart Attack: Getting Back Into Your Life After a Heart Attack 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 …(continue reading)…Statement on Exercise: Benefits and Recommendations for Physical Activity Programs for All Americans
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By: Gerald F. Fletcher, MD, Chair; Gary Balady, MD; Steven N. Blair, PED; James Blumenthal, PhD
URL: http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/94/4/857
Introduction 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.1 2 3 4 5 The known benefits of …(continue reading)…