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How Hard Can You Exercise After a Heart Attack?
If you recently had a heart attack, it can be scary to think about taking a jog or hitting the gym. By taking it slow and setting realistic goals, you can return to high-intensity exercise after a heart attack.
Why You Need to Stay Active (Daily!) After a Heart Attack
After a heart attack, use an active social hobby like dancing to complement a program of aerobic exercise in the form of swimming, walking, running or biking.
Taking a Statin After a Heart Attack? Why You Shouldn’t Stop
A study confirms a major concern of cardiologists – after a heart attack lots of patients stop taking or misuse lifesaving cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins.
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I’ve Had a Heart Attack: Can I Restart an Exercise Regimen?
Find the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our series, “The Short Answer.” Preventive cardiologist Haitham Ahmed, MD, MPH, answers this one about exercising after a heart attack.