The number of times you should exercise each week to keep your arteries healthy
According to a new study, you should be exercising at least four times a week to keep your arteries unclogged and your heart young.
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The 14 Best Foods for Your Heart
Keep your heart in tip-top shape with choices that are tasty, healthy and convenient for the entire family. From berries and nuts, to fish and leafy greens, find out which foods are best for your heart.
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Are Peanuts Healthy for Your Heart?
Antioxidants, fiber, protein and minerals make peanuts part of a heart-healthy diet — as long as they're eaten in moderation.
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This Is What Happens to Your Body When You're Sedentary for Two Weeks
A new study reveals that blowing exercise off for just two weeks can result in significant changes to your health.
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10 Crazy Cool Facts About Your Heart
From beating about 40 million times a year to pumping 100 gallons of blood through your body each hour, your heart does some pretty cool stuff. Read below for 10 of the amazing things it can do.
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Climbing Stairs for a Flat Stomach
Not only are stairs a fantastic cardio workout, but they can also shred the fat around your waist and leave you with that flat stomach you’ve always desired.
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Structure & Functions of the Cardiovascular System
The cardiovascular system, including the heart, blood and blood vessels, acts as closed transport system for the body.
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The Effects of Serotonin in the Cardiovascular System
MayoClinic.com points out that serotonin is a chemical produced by the body that is necessary for proper nerve cell and brain function. However, serotonin has effects that go beyond the brain, as too much or too little serotonin can affect the central nervous system, digestion and mood states.
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How to Stay Healthy at 25 Years Old
People in their mid 20s are beginning their adult lives. Finished with college and settling into a job, a city and a lifestyle, 25-year-olds would do well to pay attention to health factors that can influence their present and future wellness.
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How Does Smoking Influence Cholesterol & Triglyceride Levels?
Most people understand that smoking causes substantial harm to lung tissue, but few realize that smoking causes more deaths from heart disease than from lung cancer.
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Is Beef Heart Healthy?
Beef heart is a muscle like other cuts of steak, but it is more dense with a higher nutrient content and additional protein. Beef heart contains all essential amino acids, zinc, selenium and phosphorus.
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How to Make a Heart Healthy After Adderall
As of 2011, Adderall is approved to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. It is considered safe for most people who do not also have heart disease or a heart defect, according to Drugs.com.
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Factors That Will Increase Cardiac Output
Cardiac output is the amount of blood pumped out of one side of the heart in a minute. The average for a normal adult is approximately 5 liters per minute.
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How to Read a Pulse Oximeter
Pulse oximeters are devices that are used to indirectly measure the amount of oxygen in the blood by measuring a quantity known as oxygen saturation, or SpO2. SpO2 is a measurement of the percentage of hemoglobin molecules that are bound to oxygen.
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What Happens to the Cardiovascular System During Exercise?
For centuries, the way blood circulated seemed more magic than science, until 1628 when William Harvey described the mechanics by which it flowed against the force of gravity, in his work "De Motu Cordis." Your cardiovascular system pumps and delivers crucial oxygen and nutrients to your entire body.
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How to Know If Left Arm Pain Is Heart Related
Pain in the left arm can be due to many causes, ranging from a pulled muscle to a massive heart attack. While it is not always possible to determine whether left arm pain is due to an insignificant cause or something potentially serious, several features can help distinguish the difference.
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What Is the Normal Cholesterol Level for Women?
Seventy-one million adults in the United States are affected by high LDL cholesterol, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is important to be aware of your cholesterol levels because a high cholesterol level double your risk for developing cardiovascular disease.
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The Effects of Anemia on the Cardiovascular System
There are numerous effects of anemia on the cardiovascular system. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, iron deficiency is one of the principle causes of anemia, although certain medical conditions, including sickle cell anemia and cancer, can also cause anemia.
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How Does Exercise Affect the Cardiovascular System?
To maintain cardiovascular health, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends getting at least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise on five or more days per week, or at least 20 minutes of vigorous exercise on three or more days per week.
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What Are the Benefits of a Good Cardiovascular System?
Your cardiovascular system is made up of your heart, arteries, veins and capillaries. The heart has four separate chambers--two atria, or upper chambers, and two ventricles, or lower chambers. The right atrium and ventricle accept blood from your body and pump it into your lungs.
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