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Getting to the Heart of a Rare Genetic Condition

Stanford Childrens

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.

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Ask Your Family About Heart Disease

Stanford Childrens

Beth Kaufman, MD , director of the Pediatric Inherited Cardiovascular Disorders program at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, shares her knowledge and tips on how you can talk with your family about heart disease. Learn more about our approach to inherited cardiovascular disease at Stanford Children’s > Unsure where to start?

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New Heart Rate Recovery Feature from Firstbeat Sports Provides More Insights for Coaches

First Beat

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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Recent Study Indicates Delta-Tocotrienols Support Antioxidative Status and a Healthy Inflammatory Response

Designs for Health

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. .

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5 Components Of Physical Fitness

PLT4M

These components are cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Cardiovascular Endurance: This refers to the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen and nutrients to the muscles during sustained physical activity.

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D-Ribose to Promote Cardiac Function and Exercise Recovery

Designs for Health

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.”

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Pilot Study Explores Immunomodulatory Actions of Selenium and Vitamin D for Thyroid Health

Designs for Health

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.

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