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Blood Pressure Monitoring During Pregnancy

Blood Pressure Monitoring During Pregnancy

Disorders related to high blood pressure (ie, hypertension) during pregnancy are the leading causes of illness and death for both...
Weight Loss and Metabolic Health

Weight Loss and Metabolic Health

What Is Maintaining a Healthy Weight Important?  Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for overall health. It is well known...
Obesity and Inflammation

Obesity and Inflammation

What Is Obesity? Obesity is a chronic disease1 defined as a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m2. BMI...

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13 08 ,2024
White Coat Hypertension

White Coat Hypertension

Hypertension refers to high blood pressure, defined as a systolic blood pressure of >130 mm Hg, a diastolic blood pressure of >80 mm Hg, or requiring blood pressure-lowering medication(s). White coat hypertension is a condition in which an individual experiences high blood pressure only in a medical office setting, but not at home.
07 08 ,2024
Physical Activity and Metabolic Health

Physical Activity and Metabolic Health

TYPES OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES   Resistance Exercise – Resistance training consists of various exercises that focus on developing strength and increasing muscle mass.1–3 It usually involves the use of either external weights or body weight to overload skeletal muscles, using movements that “resist” weight. Resistance training is the primary exercise used to increase muscle. Bicep curls, deadlift,...
30 07 ,2024
Physical Activity and Weight Loss

Physical Activity and Weight Loss

Obesity is a chronic disease that is defined as a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m2. Along with excess consumption of food, a sedentary lifestyle and low amounts of physical activity are key risk factors and causes of obesity.
22 07 ,2024
What Is Resistance Training?

What Is Resistance Training?

What Is Resistance Training?   Resistance training consists of various exercises that focus on developing strength and increasing muscle mass.1–3 It usually involves the use of either external weights or body weight to overload skeletal muscles and the use of movements that “resist” weight. Resistance training is the primary exercise used to increase muscle based on variables...
20 06 ,2024
Physical Activity and Heart Health

Physical Activity and Heart Health

Physical Activity and Heart Health  Physical inactivity is one of the greatest risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs; ie, diseases of the heart and blood vessels).1 What exercises are recommended and how do they help improve heart health?     What Do Guidelines Recommend?   The American Heart Association recommends that adults engage in 30 minutes of...