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Short, intense bursts of exercise more effective after stroke than steady, moderate exercise

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Significant improvements in aerobic fitness were noted after 12 weeks of high-intensity interval training sessions compared to traditional, moderate exercise sessions, according to a new study.

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Better Cognitive Outcomes Tied to Vigorous Exercise in Hypertensive Adults

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- Vigorous exercise appeared to preserve cognitive function in older adults with hypertension, a post hoc analysis of SPRINT MIND trial data showed. At least one vigorous physical activity session per week reduced the risk of.

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New drug makes exercise, everyday tasks easier for people with common heart condition

Science Daily - Heart Disease

People with the heart condition obstructive cardiomyopathy were able to use significantly more oxygen while exercising after taking the investigational drug aficamten, according to a new study.

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Physiology Friday #233: Exercise Makes Us More Stress-Resilient: Now We Know Why

Physiologically Speaking

FSTFUEL combines electrolytes with amino acids to help your body maintain hydration and optimal functioning during exercise or intermittent fasting, so you don't have to choose between fasting and fitness. This complex coordination of lactate metabolism happens at rest, after we eat, and during exercise (both aerobic and anaerobic).

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Just two hours of exercise a week can bring you huge cardiovascular health benefits

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

There's no question that exercise is good for the heart. Regular exercise lowers blood pressure and cholesterol and reduces the chances of having a heart attack or stroke.

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Exercise ECGs Highly Specific for Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- Exercise electrocardiographic (ECG) stress tests appeared to reliably indicate that some patients with angina with nonobstructive coronary arteries (ANOCA) actually had coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD), preliminary evidence.

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Physiology Friday #222: High-intensity Exercise Reduces Senescent “Pro-aging” Cells

Physiologically Speaking

Inflammation is also intricately tied to exercise. During exercise, our body mounts an acute inflammatory response, releasing all sorts of cytokines, macrophages, and other molecules throughout the circulation. The thing with exercise is that it also exerts an anti-inflammatory effect in the proceeding hours to days.

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