Heavy physical activity may significantly reduce heart disease deaths, especially after age 45

var citeN=0; The idea that heavy physical activity is a main trigger of heart attacks is widespread. Often endurance running and cardio-type activities are singled out. Some people refer to this as “death by running”. Others think that strength training has a higher lethal potential. We know based on the Oregon Sudden Unexpected Death Study that this is a myth (citeN=citeN+1;document.write(

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