... , exercise helps to keep the arteries elastic, the blood flowing, and blood pressure low. Healthy heart muscles and their ease in pumping the heart, prevents many people from heart disease, coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and even heart failure. Weight loss is also a key factor to a healthier heart. Daily exercise burns fat and assists in losing weight. Exercise burns calories ... ...

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... is the reaction of family members and peers (2,9). Also, obese adolescents often suffer from low self- image, (12), and psychiatric comorbidities, (5). Since obesity is directly linked to diseases such as coronary artery disease and type two diabetes mellitus, it is important that children begin exercising and eating healthy at an early age. Attempts to instill healthy lifestyle habits during early years will ... ...

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... at Ball State University. He analyzed data collected from a group of men, which included runners. Mitchell Whaley found that "individuals with low aerobic capacity have a higher risk of developing premature coronary artery decease that those who were more fit."(47) The article also talks about Martha L. Slattery, Ph.D., from the University of Utah Medical School. Maria Slattery also found that running is ... ...

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