Physical and Systemic Factors in Periodontal Disease
Physical and Systemic Factors in Periodontal Disease Introduction Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory condition of the supporting structures of…
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What Is a Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test (CPET)?
What Is a Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test (CPET)? A cardiopulmonary exercise test is a graded exercise…
Infectious Diseases — Definitions, Pathogen Types, Host–Microbe Balance, and Opportunistic Infections
Clarifying infection vs. communicable disease, the agent–host–environment triad, roles of the microbiome, and how opportunistic…
How to Ride a Spinning Bike Safely and Effectively
How to Ride a Spinning Bike Safely and Effectively Before class begins, take a minute to set up the bike…
Emergency Stroke Response: What to Do and Why Every Second Counts
Introduction A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving brain tissue of…
Endurance and Endurance Training
Endurance and Endurance Training Endurance is the capacity to sustain a given…
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When Should I Stop Exercising
When Should I Stop Exercising? Feeling warmer, breathing harder, and sweating more as effort rises is normal during healthy exercise.…
How to Plan a Running Routine
How to Plan a Running Routine A well‑planned running routine balances preparation, sensible pacing, and…
Poliomyelitis (Polio) — Transmission, Symptoms, Care, and Prevention
Understand how polio spreads and causes disease, who gets severely ill, how it’s diagnosed and…
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Comprehensive Guide
Key Points GERD results from reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus due to lower…
Why Cycling Supports Weight Loss and Better Body Composition
Why Cycling Supports Weight Loss and Better Body Composition Cycling is a rhythmic, predominantly aerobic…
Cycling Can Help Lower Blood Lipids in Hyperlipidemia
Cycling Can Help Lower Blood Lipids in Hyperlipidemia Cycling is a practical way to combine…
Common Misconceptions about Physical Exercise and Weight Control
Common Misconceptions about Physical Exercise and Weight Control Physical exercise is an effective tool for…
Challenges of Exercise for Weight Loss
Challenges of Exercise for Weight Loss Exercise can meaningfully reduce excess body fat when duration,…
High‑Intensity Interval Training for Weight Loss
High‑Intensity Interval Training for Weight Loss High‑intensity interval training is often viewed as a tool…
Moderate‑to‑Low‑Intensity, Long‑Term, Continuous Exercise for Weight Loss
Moderate‑to‑Low‑Intensity, Long‑Term, Continuous Exercise for Weight Loss Moderate‑to‑low‑intensity, long‑duration, continuous exercise—often referred to as aerobic…
Combining Scientific Exercise and Scientific Diet for Weight Loss
Combining Scientific Exercise and Scientific Diet for Weight Loss Effective weight loss is built on…
The Basic Principles of Human Energy Supply and Weight Loss
The Basic Principles of Human Energy Supply and Weight Loss Many people assume that any…