In this article we look at whether sweating is an effective physiological mechanism for eliminating excess sodium in the body, providing benefits for blood pressure and cardiovascular health in general.
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Tag: Cardiovascular health
HYPERTENSION: STRATEGIES FOR Α HEALTHY BLOOD PRESSURE
This article examines the management of hypertension and blood pressure in general through lifestyle changes.
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WALKING DOWN THE STAIRS: AN EFFECTIVE FORM OF EXERCISE
This article describes descending stair walking as an inexpensive and easily accessible method of moderate-load eccentric exercise, and its effects on health, functional capacity and body composition.
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STANDING: A SOLUTION TO THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF A SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE?
This article examines whether standing is an affordable and feasible solution to compensate for the harmful health effects of excessive sitting.
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NITRATE AND NITRITE SALTS AND HUMAN HEALTH
This article examines the relationship between dietary nitrates and human health.
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EXERCISE, ECTOPIC FAT AND MITOCHONDRIAL HEALTH
Can physical activity prevent the age-related ectopic fat accumulation and decline in mitochondrial function or at least mitigate the negative effects of an unfavourable body composition?
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OMEGA-3 LONG-CHAIN FATTY ACIDS AND LONGEVITY
In this article we will look at eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), the main long-chain polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids that have been proposed for their cardiovascular health benefits.
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HIGH OR LOW INTENSITY AEROBIC EXERCISE FOR CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS?
Which type of aerobic exercise is superior for improving cardiorespiratory fitness? High-intensity interval training (HIIT) or moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT)?
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AEROBIC OR ANAEROBIC EXERCISE FOR LONGEVITY?
In this article we try to explain what is optimal for our health and longevity, aerobic or anaerobic exercise.
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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND CARDIOMETABOLIC HEALTH
In this article we explain the benefits of physical activity on cardiovascular health and the types of physical activity that may benefit us the most.
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