Physical Activity

Heavy Workouts Not Linked to High Mortality

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A US prospective observational study showed that high levels of physical activity are associated with prevalent coronary artery calcification (CAC) but are not associated with increased all-cause or cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality after a decade of follow-up, even in the presence of clinically significant CAC levels. The study included 21 […]

Physical Activity Beneficial Worldwide

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Two prospective cohort studies revealed that physical activity was associated with a lower risk of mortality both in the general population and in patients with stable coronary heart disease worldwide. The 1st study included 130 843 participants without pre-existing cardiovascular disease, and followed 6·9 years. Higher physical activity was associated with […]