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cardiovascular health
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The Benefits of a HIIT Workout
High intensity interval training (HIIT) is a very efficient way to exercise and may help you burn more calories than you would with other forms of exercise. It involves short bursts of intense exercise alternated with low intensity recovery periods. Typically, a HIIT workout will be 10–30 minutes in duration.
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5 Ways Magnesium Supplements Can Help Your Heart
Magnesium has hundreds of important functions in the body, from energy production and proper nerve function to muscle relaxation. Studies are mixed about whether its potential heart benefits come from…
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Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes
The following statistics speak loud and clear that there is a strong correlation between cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes. At least 68 percent of people age 65 or older with diabetes…
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How Can You Prevent a Stroke?
What is stroke? Stroke kills nearly 150,000 of the 860,000 Americans who die of cardiovascular disease each year—that’s 1 in every 19 deaths from all causes. Related: How to Lower…
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Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure in U.S. is Getting Worse, Study Finds
An alarming new study finds that a growing percentage of Americans have uncontrolled high blood pressure, more evidence that the nation is losing ground in the fight against heart disease. Hypertension,…
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