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Heart attack and gym: Is there a real connection? 

        Nearly all cat and dog owners rely on their pets for stress relief, according to a new survey released by the American Heart Association.

Physical activity guidelines for adults with disability, chronic conditions, and pregnancy (i.e., specific populations) have been developed to provide guidance for engaging in physical activity. However, specific populations remain considerably less physically active compared to the general population, presenting a knowledge-practice gap. The purpose of this systematic scoping review was to identify and evaluate strategies for disseminating and implementing physical activity guidelines among spe...

A statement has been issued by the American Heart Association on CV manifestations and complications in children who have had SARS-CoV-2.

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

DALLAS: Stroke survivors who practiced a seated form of Tai Chi had equal or greater improvement in hand and arm strength, shoulder range of motion, balance control, symptoms of depression and...

A new study has found that stroke survivors who practised a seated form of Tai Chi had equal or greater improvement in hand and arm strength, shoulder range of motion, balance control, symptoms of depression and activities of daily living after three months, compared to those who participated in a standard stroke rehabilitation exercise program.

Stroke Journal Report - A study in China found that after three months of practicing a modified form of Tai Chi in which participants are seated, stroke survivors had improved hand and arm function, sitting balance, mental health and quality of life, compared to stroke survivors who participated in a standard stroke rehabilitation exercise program.

New AHA scientific statement addresses their perspective.