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A List of the 7 Human Emotions

Humans experience a range of emotions every day and to varying degrees. Emotions are subjective experiences; an experience that elicits strong feelings in one person might have little effect on another. The word emotion comes from the Latin word emovere, in which "e" means “out” and "movere" means “move.

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What Happens to the Breathing System When We Exercise?

Though the process of respiration is quite complex, in basic terms, it is process of exchanging carbon dioxide for oxygen. The respiration rate is the number of breaths taken per minute. The way the respiratory system responds to exercise will vary from person to person, and also by the activity being performed.

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How Does Blood Pressure Change During Exercise?

According to statistics published by the American Heart Association (AHA), roughly 74 million people in the United States over the age of 20 have hypertension, a health condition responsible for approximately 60,000 deaths per year.

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