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Lowering cholesterol with diet, exercise and drugs lowers heart risk
A cardiologist has questioned the impact saturated fats have on heart risk.
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The benefits of group exercise
Exercising in a group is an enjoyable and sociable way to get active again after a heart event. Katherine Woods hears how it's helped Mary and Alan make lasting friendships.
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Chair exercises: 10-minute mobility workout for older people
Try these 10 seated exercises you can do at home from cardiac rehab expert Hara Markos, including neck stretches, chest openers and leg circles.
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The power of exercise: Beth's story
Beth Greenaway was born with a hole in the heart (atrial septal defect). She says staying active has been a constant source of strength despite her health challenges.
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Could exercise help to prevent sudden death in heart failure?University of Leeds | Dr Al Benson
Dr Al Benson and his team at the University of Leeds are studying whether exercise could help to reduce the damage to the heart that occurs during heart failure, where the heart cannot pump blood around the body effectively. When a person...
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Resistance band exercises you can do at home in 10 minutes
Try cardiac rehab expert Hara Markos' top resistance band exercises, including pull-aparts, leg presses and bicep curls, to improve your strength and flexibility.
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Can exercise cause heart muscle changes that resemble cardiomyopathy?St George's, University of London | Professor Sanjay Sharma
Supervised by Professor Sanjay Sharma, this Clinical Research Training Fellowship is focusing on finding out whether intense physical activity can cause heart muscle remodelling that resembles a rare heart muscle disease called Left Ventric...
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Lower back pain exercises – 15 minute workout
Andrew Scard, a cardiac rehab specialist, demonstrates exercises like knee rolls, pelvic lifts, and seated trunk rotations for lower back pain. Try the exercises today.
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Understanding factors that make exercise difficult for people with heart failureUniversity of Leeds | Dr Carrie Ferguson
People who have heart failure can sometimes find it difficult to carry out day-to-day activities because they experience breathlessness or leg tiredness. This means they may have difficulty with exercise, and they are sometimes said to have...
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Understanding how intensive exercise can lead to abnormal heart rhythmsUniversity of Manchester | Dr Alicia DSouza
Exercising regularly is good for heart health, but athletes and people who take part in intensive exercise, such as ultramarathons, can be prone to heart rhythm disturbances such as atrial fibrillation. Dr Alicia D’Souza has previously sh...