Kidney disease and cardiovascular risks
People with severe kidney disease are more likely to have cardiovascular problems such as angina, heart attack, stroke or heart failure. Diabetes is the main cause of kidney failure (also known as 'end stage renal failure' or ESRF). Early ... [... more]
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Gerard Taylor
How to Build Strength, Agility, and Cardiovascular Fitness Using Capoeira Movements The popularity of capoeira continues to rise as more people discover how useful-and fun-it can be for increasing agility and flexibility, as well as strength and ... [... more]
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Casey Meyers
It's true: walking, the primary gait we use every day, is actually the safest, least expensive, and overall most beneficial way to lose weight and improve cardiovascular health. Casey Meyers was diagnosed in 1995 at high risk for stroke... A ... [... more]
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Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Dr. Mehmet C. Oz is the professor and vice chairman of Surgery at Columbia University and director of the Cardiovascular Institute and the Complementary Medicine Program at New York Presbyterian Hospital. He is the health expert on The Oprah ... [... more]
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Golf - preventing injury
Common golf injuries involve the lower back, shoulder, elbow, wrist, head and eye. Sun exposure or sun burn can also be a problem when playing golf. Regular golf can help improve stamina, cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance. Golf is a ... [... more]
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Running and jogging - health benefits
Jogging or running is a popular form of physical activity. About one in five Australians try running (or jogging) at some stage in their life. Regular running builds strong bones, improves cardiovascular fitness and helps to maintain a healthy ... [... more]
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Marfan syndrome
Marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder of connective tissue. It can affect the skeletal, cardiovascular, ocular, pulmonary and nervous systems. The most serious defects include those of the heart valves and aorta. There is no cure, but the ... [... more]
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Heart health ... all about
Heart disease is very common. Many heart conditions like heart attacks cardiovascular disease and stroke can be prevented. Other heart conditions are related to genetic conditions. A healthy diet, exercise, avoiding smoking and other strategies ... [... more]
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