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ERIC Number: EJ409592
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1989
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Reemphasizing the Role of Exercise in Preventing Heart Disease.
Nash, Heyward L.
Physician and Sportsmedicine, v17 n3 p219-20,225 Mar 1989
A recent study suggests that high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) level may be a better predictor of heart disease than total cholesterol level. Even moderate amounts of aerobic exercise can raise the level of HDL-C and lower the risk of coronary artery disease. (SM)
Descriptors: Aerobics, Cardiovascular System, Exercise, Health Promotion, Heart Disorders, Physical Fitness, Physical Health, Preventive Medicine
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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