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Works of Heart

Stanford Childrens

The Ayes wanted expert advice so they began researching their son’s heart condition in earnest. To obtain detailed information on Orion’s condition, the cardiac imaging team conducted non-invasive MRI scans that provided a three-dimensional image of his moving heart as well as the blood flowing through it. He’s a regular 7-year-old.”

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Can You Use CrossFit In Physical Education Classes?

Physical Education Update

For those of you not aware of CrossFit, it’s a strength and conditioning program that employs a mix of aerobic, gymnastics, body weight and Olympic lifting exercises. The goal is to improved fitness in 10 different areas: cardiovascular endurance, strength, stamina, speed, flexibility, power, balance, coordination, agility, and accuracy.

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Stanford Heart Team Keeps Extremely Ill Baby Alive With Finesse and Teamwork

Stanford Childrens

She was diagnosed with pneumonia, which her mom now suspects was pulmonary hypertension —high blood pressure in the lungs—a condition that can accompany heart failure. Little did the family know that Zoraya was beginning a 70-day stay in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at Stanford Children’s.

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Baby With Challenging Tetralogy of Fallot Grows Into Healthy Toddler

Stanford Childrens

I knew he pioneered a surgery for this condition,” Kelli says. A supportive prenatal-care journey and birth Kelli received prenatal counseling and continued care from Fetal Cardiology , which included echocardiograms (ultrasounds of the heart) and genetic testing to learn everything they could about Hayden’s condition.

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In Season Strength Training

PLT4M

While in-season, your athletes will adapt to the rigors of practices and games, often reaching peak physical conditioning for that sport. Essentially, this refers to poor coordination within a series of muscle contractions once a movement is initiated. The Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports , 24 Feb.

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Electrolytes: Essential Functions for Optimal Health

Designs for Health

An imbalance in these electrolytes can disrupt normal bodily functions and may lead to symptoms like headaches, fatigue, or even severe conditions. It has been shown that a loss of body mass of over 2% due to water deficit can disrupt athletic performance, mood, attention, executive functioning, and motor coordination.

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Sports for Fitness: The 8 Best Sports for Improving Your Physical Fitness

The Sporting

Sports provide an excellent cardiovascular workout and add an element of fun and competition to your fitness journey - and they are a great way to get some exercise back into your life. This sport contributes significantly to heart health, improving cardiovascular fitness and promoting efficient heart function.

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