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Zimmermann, Kristine; Khare, Manorama M.; Huber, Rachel; Moehring, Patricia A.; Koch, Abby; Geller, Stacie E. – American Journal of Health Education, 2012
Background: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women in the United States. Rural women have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease due to both behavioral and environmental factors. Models of prevention that are tailored to community needs and build on existing resources are essential for effective outreach to rural women.…
Descriptors: Females, Health Promotion, Public Health, Diseases
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Smith, Timothy W.; Uchino, Bert N.; Berg, Cynthia A.; Florsheim, Paul – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2012
Objective: Marital difficulties can confer risk of coronary heart disease, as in a study of outwardly healthy couples (T. W. Smith et al., 2011) where behavioral ratings of low affiliation and high control during marital disagreements were associated with asymptomatic coronary artery disease (CAD). However, taxometric studies suggest that marital…
Descriptors: Marital Instability, Marital Satisfaction, Heart Disorders, Diseases
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Wyatt, Frank; Pawar, Ganesh; Kilgore, Lon – ICHPER-SD Journal of Research, 2011
The purpose of this study was to examine cardiac function following a 100-mile ride in high ambient temperatures by healthy, competitive cyclists. Methods: Subjects were six (n=6) competitive cyclists racing in a 100-mile road race. Measures (pre/post) included: body mass (kg); E:A ratio (ventricular compliance); stroke volume (ml); ejection…
Descriptors: Metabolism, Body Composition, Fatigue (Biology), Exercise Physiology