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GCSE PE Cardiovascular System Project

PE Scholar

The Aim of Project: To embed key content related to the Cardiovascular System The task is to create a learning resource for secondary school

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Fitness Through Play: How to Reimagine Physical Education for Lifelong Wellness

SHAPE America

Learn how to identify their target heart rate zone (and understand why staying within that zone can improve cardiovascular endurance). Practice taking their pulse using a 6-second count (and multiply by 10). These quick check-ins help students build awareness and ownership.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Embracing “Exercise Snacks” For a Healthier You!

Relentless School Nurse

Benefits of Exercise Snacks: While further research is needed, exercise snacks may offer several benefits, including improved cardiovascular health, increased endurance, flexibility, muscle strength, and reduced blood sugar levels. The key is consistency—regularly incorporating exercise snacks into your daily routine over time.

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Recent Review Investigates Potential Link Between Cardiovascular Health, Inflammation, and the Gut Microbiome

Designs for Health

The gut-heart axis refers to the relationship between the gut microbiome and cardiovascular health. A recently published review by Wang and colleagues explores the potential link between cardiovascular function, the inflammatory response, and the gut microbiome. fragilis ) levels.

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Cardiovascular Health and the Gut Microbiome: Is there a Link?

Designs for Health

Evidence suggests that the gut microbiome may influence certain aspects of cardiovascular health. Compositional differences in gut microbiota have been observed in individuals with certain cardiovascular illnesses when compared to healthy populations. By Dr. C Ambrose, ND, MAT

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Recent Clinical Trial Investigates Potential Role of Nattokinase in Cardiovascular Health

Designs for Health

Nattokinase is a proteolytic enzyme found in natto, a Japanese fermented soy product known for its protective effects on the cardiovascular system. Certain proteins related to cardiovascular health may be particularly influenced by nattokinase activity. It may also help promote healthy lipid metabolism and vascular function.

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Helping Student Athletes Avoid Vaping

SHAPE America

A review of published literature focusing on the effects vaping on athletes noted that routine e-cigarette use may have an impact on cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. National and regional media have published stories about the difficult experiences of teen athletes who vape and the dangers e-cigarettes pose to youth.