cardiovascular benefits

Circulatory system improvements

Cardiovascular benefits are improvements to heart and circulatory health—lower blood pressure, stronger heart muscle, better cholesterol levels, reduced risk of heart disease.

The phrase appears constantly in health contexts: Running offers significant cardiovascular benefits.

Exercise, diet, and certain medications are typically credited with providing them.

Related

lean protein · plant-based diets · recreational sports · blood pressure · antioxidants · smoking cessation · polyphenols · mindfulness practices · whole grains · aerobic exercise · couch to 5K · red wine · cholesterol reduction · good cholesterol · walking · daily steps · active lifestyle · Mediterranean diet

Opposites
health outcome valence

cardiovascular benefitsheart disease

Malfunction of blood-pumping organ

cardiovascular disease · atherosclerosis · coronary artery disease · hypertension · heart failure

body system focus

cardiovascular benefitscognitive benefits

Positive effects on thinking

strength gains · joint health · mental health benefits

Family

cardiovascular, cardiac, cardio, cardiology, cardiologist, electrocardiogram, myocardial, pericardium, vascular

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