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Harvard T.H. Chan
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All types of cardiovascular prevention aim at identical objectives: not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising, and following a healthy diet. More specifically, a randomized controlled trial found that a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin oil or nuts reduced the risk of major cardiovascular events such as myocardial infarction or stroke.
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Genaro C. Armas
American Heart Association News
Is it OK to exercise when sick? If you have only above-the-neck symptoms such as a runny nose, it may be OK. For symptoms below the neck, like chest congestion, exercise may not be recommended. Moreover, it is not recommended to exercise when diagnosed with COVID-19, with or without symptoms. However, during the pandemic, outdoor exercise is preferred over indoor activities as it reduces the risk of contracting the virus.
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