Tag: Yoga
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iFit Workouts Arrive on Samsung Health: Free Access and Paid Plans
Samsung Health welcomes iFit workouts with flexible access In a move to elevate home and gym training, Samsung Health is partnering with iFit to offer guided workouts directly inside the Samsung Health app. The collaboration gives users a taste of iFit’s coaching—free access to a curated selection from each workout category—while also presenting paid plans…
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Exercise beats yoga for improving heart and blood vessel health
Introduction: The stakes of sedentarism Sedentary lifestyles are a growing public health concern. In 2022, more than a third of adults worldwide failed to meet recommended physical activity guidelines, with many spending eight or more hours each day sitting. Prolonged sitting is linked to poorer metabolic and vascular health, including higher fasting insulin, adverse lipid…
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Exercise Beats Yoga for Heart Health: Strengthening Vascular Function in Sedentary Adults
Why the debate matters: exercise vs. yoga for heart health As modern life keeps many people seated for long hours, public health researchers are keen to identify simple, effective strategies to protect the heart and blood vessels. A recent systematic review comparing yoga and conventional exercise provides important insights: both activities improve vascular function, but…
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Exercise Beats Yoga for Heart Health: What the Latest Review Finds
New Insights on How Exercise and Yoga Affect Heart and Blood Vessel Health A recent systematic review published in Advances in Integrative Medicine takes a closer look at how two popular approaches—conventional exercise and yoga—affect vascular function in sedentary adults. While both routines offer benefits, the analysis concludes that structured physical exercise delivers stronger improvements…
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Holistic Heart Health: Ayurveda Beyond Blood Pressure
Why Blood Pressure Isn’t the Only Culprit in Heart Disease Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, with the World Health Organization reporting millions of cardiovascular deaths each year. While high blood pressure is a major risk factor, it is not the sole driver of heart events. Modern life—stress, sedentary routines, processed foods,…
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Ayurveda and Heart Health: Beyond Blood Pressure
Heart Disease Remains a Major Health Challenge: A Broader View Is Needed Cardiovascular diseases are a leading global killer, with millions affected each year. While high blood pressure is a critical risk factor, treating numbers alone misses the bigger picture. Ayurveda offers a holistic framework that places the heart at the center of overall well…