Yoga may aid people with irregular heart rhythm

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By Genevra Pittman

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Regular yoga classes could help people with a common heart rhythm problem manage their symptoms while also improving their state of mind, a new study suggests.

According to the American Heart Association, about 2.7 million people in the U.S. have atrial fibrillation (AF), in which the heart's upper chambers quiver chaotically instead of contracting normally.

Water-Based Exercise - Health Benefits

Health Benefits of Water-Based Exercise

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Swimming is the fourth most popular sports activity in the United States and a good way to get regular aerobic physical activity . Just two and a half hours per week of aerobic physical activity, such as swimming, bicycling, or running can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses. This can also lead to improved health for people with diabetes and heart disease. Swimmers have about half the risk of death compared with inactive people. People report enjoying water-based exercise more than exercising on land. They can also exercise longer in water than on land without increased effort or joint or muscle pain.

Safe Exercise - OrthoInfo - AAOS

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Safe Exercise - OrthoInfo - AAOS: "When people begin a new exercise program, they often push their bodies too far and put themselves at risk for injury. The common notion that exercise must be really hard or painful to be beneficial is simply wrong. Moderation is the key to safe exercise. Safe exercise programs start slowly and gradually build up in intensity, frequency, and duration. In addition, if you have an existing health problem, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, a history of heart disease, or are a smoker, you should contact your doctor before beginning any vigorous physical activity."

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Weight-Lifting May Boost Heart Health in Black Men: Study: MedlinePlus

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Weight-Lifting May Boost Heart Health in Black Men: Study: MedlinePlus: " A little weight training may go a long way toward helping improve the heart health of black men, new research suggests."

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