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In comparison to a prior study that we did among male physicians, the risk of sudden cardiac death during vigorous read more

In comparison to a prior study that we did among male physicians, the risk of sudden cardiac death during vigorous exertion was approximately 19 times higher in men than in women. On the other hand, women who exercised four or more hours per week reduced their risk of sudden cardiac death during exercise by about sixty percent.

To our knowledge, this analysis is the first to assess both the transient and long-term risk of sudden cardiac death read more

To our knowledge, this analysis is the first to assess both the transient and long-term risk of sudden cardiac death associated with physical activity among women.

In our study, the women who were not previously exercising but then did what was out of the ordinary for read more

In our study, the women who were not previously exercising but then did what was out of the ordinary for them, acute bursts of exercise, were at a slightly elevated risk of having sudden cardiac death while they exercised.

The risk of sudden cardiac death during an episode of moderate to vigorous exertion in this large group of women read more

The risk of sudden cardiac death during an episode of moderate to vigorous exertion in this large group of women was exceedingly low, even lower than we had found previously in a large group of men.

Despite all of the known benefits of exercise, there are also well-documented associations between acute episodes of exertion and sudden read more

Despite all of the known benefits of exercise, there are also well-documented associations between acute episodes of exertion and sudden cardiac death. Although relatively rare, these deaths commonly occur in an unexpected fashion among those who appear quite healthy.

They're fine to use. Just be sensible about the volume and amount of time you listen. If the person next read more

They're fine to use. Just be sensible about the volume and amount of time you listen. If the person next to you can hear your music, it's too loud.

Realize what causes hearing loss and use common sense. If you're exposed to loud sounds, use ear protection.

Realize what causes hearing loss and use common sense. If you're exposed to loud sounds, use ear protection.

How do you survive Christmas? You drink a lot. And drink a lot, right. Drink a lot and drink a read more

How do you survive Christmas? You drink a lot. And drink a lot, right. Drink a lot and drink a lot.

I love Christmas. I really do love Christmas. I love being with my family and I love snow. I love read more

I love Christmas. I really do love Christmas. I love being with my family and I love snow. I love the music and the lights and all of it.

The holidays are also a time when people freak out about their finances. If you don't want to spend the read more

The holidays are also a time when people freak out about their finances. If you don't want to spend the money, why not try some of the other options instead of killing a bunch of animals?