Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a broad, umbrella term which can include many aberrant conditions involving any part of the cardiovascular system. Common pathology included in CVD is atherosclerosis, endothelial dysfunction, cardiac disease, previous myocardial infarct, hypertensive disorders, history of stroke, cardiac arrhythmia, cardiac failure, or cardiac valvular disorder. For the sake of this article, let’s discuss how hypertension (HTN) disorders can improve when perfo

I applaud your desire to make healthy lifestyle choices which includes participation in physical activities to help reach your goals such as improved daily energy levels, reducing bodyweight, and improving overall fitness ability. However, beginning a structured exercise routine can seem daunting, overwhelming, or unappealing. Questions like, “How can I even run or cycle or lift weights when its already embarrassing the level of exertion it takes me to climb a flight of stair

A 2017 RCT study I found examined the effects either moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) compared to high-intensity interval training among alder adults (mean age 64) to determine how different exercise variables improve arterial elasticity since large artery stiffness predisposes older adults to cardiovascular diseases (Kim et al., 2017). Addressing (and preventing) arterial stiffness is a major goal for reducing CVD risk. Previously demonstrated in another study b

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