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Topic- Cardiovascular health
Exercise helps heart even if air quality is poor
Even in areas with moderate-to-high levels of traffic pollution, regular physical activity reduced the risk of a first and recurrent heart attack, according to a recent study.
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TechTalk: Wearables can help diagnose AFib
Wearable mobile health devices improved the rate of diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (AFib), a dangerous and often hidden heart condition, according to a first-of-its kind, home-based clinical study conducted in part by researchers at the Scripps Translational Science Institute.
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No health benefit to vitamin and mineral supplements
Multivitamins, vitamin D, calcium and vitamin C -- the most commonly used supplements -- showed no advantage or added risk in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke or premature death, according to a systematic review of data and studies published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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5 healthy habits may boost life expectancy by a decade
Maintaining five healthy habits during adulthood -- eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, keeping a healthy body weight, not drinking too much alcohol, and not smoking -- may add more than a decade to life expectancy, according to a recent analysis.
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TechTalk: Virtual coaches, fitness trackers helpful after cardiac rehab
Heart patients who participate in cardiac rehab programs typically do well during the program but tend to revert to sedentary lifestyles once the formal programs end, according to Duke University Medical Center researchers.
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Brief use of pedometers may boost activity over the long term
A long-term followup of two studies of pedometer use with older adults found that the 12-week walking programs - which included mail or nurse support - led to higher physical activity up to four years later, compared with usual care. Both studies were in London, UK.
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