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Exercise and a healthy heart

Symond Burrows explains the benefits of exercise on heart health and provides resources for further research

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Leading an inactive lifestyle is one of the major risk factors in developing some form of cardiovascular (heart) disease. Regular exercise associated with cardiovascular adaptation can have a number of positive effects decreasing the chances of developing cardiovascular diseases, such as atherosclerosis, stroke and heart attack.

Physically active individuals can experience several long-term cardiovascular benefits including:

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