News tagged with cardiorespiratory fitness


High heart rate at rest signals higher risk of death even in fit healthy people

A high heart rate (pulse) at rest is linked to a higher risk of death even in physically fit, healthy people, suggests research published online in the journal Heart.

Cardiology created Apr 15, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Higher midlife fitness linked to lower all-cause dementia risk

(HealthDay)—Individuals with higher midlife cardiorespiratory fitness levels are significantly less likely to develop all-cause dementia later in life, according to research published in the Feb. 5 issue ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Feb 05, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

African Americans less likely to adhere to DASH diet for lowering blood pressure

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, which promotes consumption of more fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, and whole grain, and less meats and sweets, is a proven effective treatment for hypertension. ...

Health created Sep 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Fidgeting your way to fitness

Walking to the photocopier and fidgeting at your desk are contributing more to your cardiorespiratory fitness than you might think.

Health created Jun 28, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0