Need for a Sex Specific Formula for Stress Testing HealthDay News — The formula doctors use to evaluate treadmill stress tests, and thereby assess heart health, doesn’t account for important differences between men and women, based on preliminary findings presented at the American College of Cardiology annual meeting on March 30, 2014. Doctors now use […]
Cardiology, exercise, heart, physiology
Exercise in a Healthy Heart Program: A Cohort Study J. Meikle, A. Al-Sarraf, M. Li1, K. Grierson and J. Frohlich Participation in an exercise program significantly reduces modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease but notable sex differences between participants and in their outcomes were noted in this small cohort study. Findings support exercise to improve […]
Cardiology, CVD, exercise, fitness, rehabilitation
Exercise in Cardiovascular Disease: Going Back to Basics Circulation 2010
Cardiology, Diagnostics, exercise
By Amanda Wingle, Medical Student Women who embark on a fitness regimen often do so for the physical and emotional benefits of exercise. We’ve all heard that working out on a regular basis decreases our chance of getting certain diseases, gives us more energy, and does wonders for our overall health. For many, an […]
exercise, fitness, footwear, Musculoskeletal
