Health

Vigorous workouts give more bang for buck

A one hour high-intensity workout provides the same fitness benefits as 50 hours of walking, a major Flinders University study has found.

Cardiology

Can marathons temporarily hurt the heart?

(HealthDay)—The thousands of runners who will take part in the New York City Marathon on Sunday most likely believe they are strengthening their cardiovascular system by participating. But new research suggests the strain ...

Health

Exercising with others helps college students reduce stress

College students who exercised vigorously for 20 minutes at least three days a week were less likely to report poor mental health and perceived stress, according to a study in the American Journal of Health Promotion. However, ...

Cardiology

There's something you can do to reduce your risk of stroke

Many people who have had a stroke believe that their family history is the main reason for it, regardless of how well they look after themselves. While a family history of cardiovascular disease does increase your risk of ...

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