Assessment Cardiovascular Conditioning 
Stanford Childrens
APRIL 21, 2023
A rare genetic condition meant a lot of uncertainty for an unborn baby. But her expectations took a sharp turn when she was five months along and an ultrasound revealed that her baby, Nya, had a heart condition. A multispecialty Stanford Medicine Children’s Health team came together to find answers.
First Beat
MARCH 7, 2023
The new Heart Rate Recovery (HRR) feature from Firstbeat Sports provides an additional tool for coaches to assess the status of their athletes, giving further insights into conditioning and recovery status. This likely means their conditioning has improved. Why is HRR Important? 2017; Veugelers, et al., 2017; Veugelers, et al.,
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Designs for Health
JULY 21, 2022
Delta-tocotrienol is a form of vitamin E that has been shown in research to possess unique properties that support antioxidative status , blood sugar and lipid metabolism, cardiovascular health, and a healthy inflammatory response. This condition has been associated with oxidative stress and an inflammatory response. .
Stanford Childrens
OCTOBER 3, 2023
With some heart conditions, your child’s cardiologist may recommend avoiding heavy weightlifting or contact sports, so always check with your cardiologist before starting your child in a new sport or exercise program. We assess our young heart patients’ progress throughout the program and set new goals as their fitness improves.
Designs for Health
APRIL 6, 2023
However, ATP production may become depleted during heightened energy demands, such as high-intensity exercises , or with certain conditions, such as cardiovascular disease. Every cell in the body requires energy as adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to properly function. Ingwall and Weiss proposed that a “ failing heart is energy starved.”
Designs for Health
JUNE 2, 2023
The thyroid gland plays a critical role in metabolic rate, growth and development, and the function of many body systems, such as cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and gastrointestinal. Vitamin D may also support immune health; low vitamin D levels have been associated with an increased risk of certain autoimmune thyroid conditions.
Designs for Health
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Maqui berry ( Aristotelia chilensis ) is known to be the richest natural source of delphinidins , a class of anthocyanins that has been shown to support a normal response to inflammation, as well as cardiovascular health through decreased platelet adhesion. Delphinidins have also been shown to possess high radical-scavenging activity. .
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