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Any form of aerobic exercise is good for the heart. If jogging or swimming isn't for you, try brisk walking or simply climbing stairs. Aim to exercise for at least 30 minutes, 5 times a week.
Try a gradual build-up of low impact exercises, such as walking. Start with one session a week and build it up to 5 times a week over 2 – 3 months.
Don't push it. Extreme exercising is self-defeating, adding stress to your heart, so aim for a moderate workout. If getting physical is all new to you, check with your doctor before starting. And once you begin, build up slowly.
Find out some of the medical procedures available should you need to undergo heart treatment. With the correct insurance coverage, your bill size can be better gauged and managed, while Mount Elizabeth Hospitals can assist with all Medisave, MediShield Life and Integrated Shield Plan claims.
For your peace of mind, talk to one of our heart specialists today or read about how to make healthcare insurance claims to cover your hospital bills.
Heart attack symptoms in women are often 'silent' but the consequences of not noticing them can be life threatening. Besides frequent heart screenings, knowing the signs can help prevent heart attacks.
This is a phenomenon that has been rearing its head much more in recent years. Athlete or not, it is important to understand its possible causes.
Heart attacks are the 2nd most common cause of death after cancer in Singapore – but help is available for if you are diagnosed and treated early.
Not everyone who participates in sports knows about the risks involved – until they get hurt. Here are the top 5 serious sports injuries and how they can be treated.
Various kinds of jobs create different types of stress, and whether the stress becomes harmful depends on the individual.
Complications arising from diabetes and Peripheral Arterial Disease often result in patients losing a limb, but it does not have to be that way.
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