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The Myriad Health Benefits of Ginger

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Safeguards Against Cardiovascular Disease: Ginger roots lowers plasma lipids, such as LDL-C, as well as overall cholesterol, and weight of the body considerably, at some point protecting against the development of coronary artery illness or CAD in hyperlipidemic individuals. It boosts HDL cholesterol or in other terms, ‘good’ cholesterol.

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Sports and Stimulants: A Brief History

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I am ready to perform my first operation,” he announces, “transplanting the respiratory system of an eagle into a human. The advanced breathing system of birds is what enables them to make migratory flights of thousands of miles. A human with such a system would be able to run a mile in three minutes.

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BLOG: Impact of COVID-19 on Cardiac Health in Young People

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While COVID-19 was originally thought to only impact the respiratory system, research has shown that it can also be detrimental to the cardiovascular system, even in young and healthy people. When we think about cardiac arrest, we tend to associate it with older adults who suffer from a preexisting condition.

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5 Components Of Physical Fitness

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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.