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Updated · St. George News · Jun 19
Intermountain Physiologist Urges Daily Exercise to Fight No. 1 U.S. Killer
Updated
Updated · St. George News · Jun 19

Intermountain Physiologist Urges Daily Exercise to Fight No. 1 U.S. Killer

1 articles · Updated · St. George News · Jun 19

Summary

  • Troy Robinson, an exercise physiologist at Intermountain Health, told St. George News that regular movement is a basic but critical way residents can protect heart health.
  • Heart disease remains the No. 1 cause of death in the United States, framing his advice around prevention rather than treatment after problems emerge.
  • Robinson said lowering risk starts with exercise that gets the blood pumping, adding that both basic and more advanced heart-care methods can help people stay healthy longer.

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