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… The coronary arteries supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle. If these arteries are narrowed or blocked, the heart … and slow blood flow. There may be no damage to the heart muscle. A heart attack means a coronary artery has been … or stopped in the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle. It's most often caused by coronary artery disease …
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… your flexibility so you have safe and healthy joints and muscles. Here are some things to keep in mind if you're … Hold each stretch for 10 to 30 seconds. Try to stretch each muscle group 4 times. But remember, even 1 or 2 stretches …
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… low intensity aerobic activity that uses your body's large muscle groups. Try walking for 5 to 10 minutes then do some … speed so your heart rate rises and more blood flows to your muscles. For example, start walking at a slow pace, then …
Medical tests
… down to the stomach. Esophagus tests can check how well the muscles in the tube work, how strong the tube is, and the pH … manometry . This checks the strength and pattern of muscle contractions in the esophagus. This test can find: A … lower esophageal sphincter . This may cause reflux. Weak muscle contractions when you swallow. This could slow the …
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… When you have COPD, activity and exercise can: Build muscle strength and endurance. This will help you be more … Upper body exercises increase strength in arm and shoulder muscles, which provide support to the rib cage. They help in … doing housework. Lower body exercises develop lower body muscles and will help you move around more easily for longer …
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… Your doctor may suggest physiotherapy to strengthen the muscles around your joints. Rest the affected area. Avoid … Apply ice or cold packs as soon as you notice pain in your muscles or near a joint. Apply ice 10 to 15 minutes at a … the pain goes away, add other exercises to strengthen the muscles around your joint. Avoid tobacco smoke. Smoking …
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… include: Natural effect of aging. As you age, your heart muscle tends to stiffen. This can prevent your heart from … cause heart failure because of low blood flow to the heart muscle (ischemia), which can prevent the heart from relaxing … blood pressure is elevated pressure in your arteries. Heart muscle can thicken the wall of the heart (hypertrophy) in an …
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… activities help promote safe and healthy joints and muscles. Here are some precautions to keep in mind when … exercise designed for relaxation, balance, flexibility and muscle strength). Use correct stretching techniques and try …
Medications
… due to an increased risk of serious side effects (such as muscle spasms/uncontrolled muscle movements). Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. … sexual ability inability to keep still/need to pace muscle spasms/uncontrolled muscle movements (such as …
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… is applied to the soft tissues of the body, such as the muscles. Massage can help relax muscles, increase circulation, and ease pain in the soft … includes massage, mobilization, and manipulation of the muscles, bones, and joints. Manipulation is not recommended …
