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Healthy body, healthy mind! Physical Exercise, Fitness, Running, Jogging, Gym and Activity. Twitter Hashtag: #GymEd Curated by Peter Mellow |
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Arnold Schwarzenegger has revealed that he underwent surgery last week to get a pacemaker fitted and is “doing great.”
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A large study found that eating all your meals within an 8 hour time frame -- a popular form of intermittent fasting -- nearly doubled heart disease deaths.
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Fit, healthy people can and do develop heart disease, and the symptoms can be very different for women. Here's what you should know.
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Everyone can take steps to reduce their risk of heart disease, the leading cause of death in the US, no matter their age, current lifestyle habits or preexisting medical conditions. Here’s what to do.
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Among the top 10 tips for heart health are some surprises, which may be the missing pieces of the puzzle for slowing down cardiovascular ageing.
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Our hearts are muscles and need proper fuel and rest. Here is how to keep yours on top form – from avoiding cocaine to watching your cholesterol
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‘Weekend warriors’ have similarly low risk of heart disease and stroke as those who spread out their physical activity
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Artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes sweeten foods without extra calories. But studies show the ingredients can affect gut and heart health.
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A new study linking the size of one of our most vital organs to fitness level and the risk of heart failure later in life shows exercise is our best defence.
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National education expert and parenting author Maggie Dent was saved from a possible stroke thanks to her Fitbit. She is not alone.
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The findings were based on data from eight studies involving 20,152 people 18 and older whose walking was measured and whose health was tracked, on average, for more than six years.
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New research shows cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death for Australians aged under 50, but many have no prior symptoms.
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Modern medical treatments are allowing more patients to enjoy longer and better lives with the ailment.
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If you're looking for a cardiovascular activity that will get your heart pumping and improve daily life, running or interval training may immediately come to mind. To maximize your workout, however, you may want to give Nordic walking a try, new research suggests.
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Understanding atrial fibrillation (AFib), the most common type of irregular heartbeat, can lead to earlier detection and help prevent strokes or heart failure.
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If the sudden death of cricketer Shane Warne sent shockwaves around the globe, the subsequent revelation that the spin bowler was on a "fluid-only" diet for two weeks prior has sounded the alarm on the dangers of extreme dieting for heart health.Key points:Health experts caution against extended...
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Shane Warne’s untimely death from a suspected heart attack has prompted some people to consider their own heart health and what improvements they can make.
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For men at least, entering middle age with plenty of muscle may lower the later risk of developing heart disease by more than 80 percent.
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Some supplements may actually be harmful for cardiovascular health.
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An erratic heart rhythm needs to be checked out by a doctor because atrial fibrillation can lead to such complications as stroke and heart failure.
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For lifelong heart health, start exercising early in life and keep exercising often. But even if you have neglected to exercise and are now middle-aged, it is not too late.
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The advent of wearable devices that monitor our heart rhythms both excites and worries doctors.
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It pumps your blood throughout your body, keeping oxygen, nutrients and waste flowing to where they need to go to keep you healthy. But how much do you know about your heart? Here we will cover the most important steps you can take to keep it beating strong.
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Up to 40% of sudden cardiac deaths in young people remain unexplained. But defibrillators and data are key to preventing them.
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The Apple Watch has been approved to collect ECG readings in Australia, but there are plenty of other ways to keep tabs on what your heart is doing.