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Module title Physiology

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 EXERCISE AND THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
INTRODUCTION PROCESS CONCLUSION
Heart and Blood vessel health is referred Modifications are highly sought after as a way to successfully lower
to as cardiovascular health. Heart and the risks of cardiovascular disease. Because of its well-established
blood vessel disorders, such as coronary impacts on the metabolic syndrome, insulin sensitivity,
heart disease, stroke, heart failure, cardiovascular disease risks, and all-cause mortality, physical
arrhythmias, and issues with the heart activity in particular has been extensively investigated. The precise
valves, are together referred to as chemical mechanisms behind these advantageous benefits are yet
cardiovascular diseases. Cardiovascular unknown and are the subject of ongoing research on a number of
disease is caused by several risk factors, fronts. Of the numerous results documented, it is evident that
oxidative stress alterations play a significant part in the
such as diabetes, high blood pressure,
cardiovascular protection provided by exercise Exercise may even
high blood cholesterol, and tobacco use.
have larger advantages (up to a 50% risk reduction) when it comes to
Exercise is a key therapeutic strategy to
death from cardiovascular disease. (Stanford,2016)
enhance outcomes for people with
cardiovascular disease since it both
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