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Medina, Amanda; Balcazar, Hector; Hollen, Mary Luna; Nkhoma, Ella; Mas, Francisco Soto – American Journal of Health Education, 2007
Background: Age-adjusted cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality rates for Hispanics are lower than for non-Hispanics. However, CVD is the leading cause of death among Hispanics, and there is an increasing heart health problem among this population. One strategy for preventing CVD is the use of community health workers (CHWs). A CHW is a member of…
Descriptors: Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Mortality Rate
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Low, Gail D.; Hubley, Anita M. – Social Indicators Research, 2007
Despite findings that depression is a risk factor for heart disease and for death following cardiac events and that depressed cardiac patients experience significantly reduced quality of life and are less likely to follow treatment regimens, depression is neither adequately identified nor treated in cardiac patients. Recent calls in the literature…
Descriptors: Heart Disorders, Hospitals, Quality of Life, Geriatrics
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Shultz, Kenneth S.; Wang, Mo – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 2007
Physical health has consistently been shown to strongly influence the retirement decision-making process. Unfortunately, "physical health" is typically operationalized in global terms. As a result, we know little about the specific aspects of physical health that influence the decision to retire. Therefore, in the present study, data from three…
Descriptors: Physical Health, Diseases, Retirement, Career Change
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Chida, Yoichi; Hamer, Mark – Psychological Bulletin, 2008
This meta-analysis included 729 studies from 161 articles investigating how acute stress responsivity (including stress reactivity and recovery of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal [HPA] axis, autonomic, and cardiovascular systems) changes with various chronic psychosocial exposures (job stress; general life stress; depression or hopelessness;…
Descriptors: Metabolism, Coping, Anatomy, Psychology
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Sullivan, Sally L.; Keating, Xiaofen Deng; Chen, Li; Guan, Jianmin; Delzeit-McIntyre, Linda; Bridges, Dwan – College Student Journal, 2008
College education is the last opportunity to educate a large segment of young adults to be physically active and develop a healthy lifestyle. This study examined minority community college student risks for cardiovascular disease, physical activity (PA) patterns, and effects of physical education and general health courses on promoting PA.…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Health Education, Health Promotion, Body Composition
Bibel, Barbara – Library Journal, 2008
Strategies to fix America's ailing health-care system seemed to fly off the presses every month in 2007. Doctors, journalists, and policymakers clamored to have their say, as did supporters and opponents of the controversial life-extension movement. These top trends, which registered in 2006 as well, and will only balloon in this election year,…
Descriptors: Medical Services, Obesity, Quality of Life, Health Insurance
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Scherf, Joanne; Franklin, Barry A. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 1987
The Cardiovascular Fitness and Rehabilitation Program of Sinai Hospital of Detroit implemented an exercise compliance data documentation system in 1984 which is used in its outpatient gymnasium cardiac fitness and rehabilitation program. This documentation system is described. (MT)
Descriptors: Adults, Cardiovascular System, Exercise, Heart Disorders
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Duda, Marty – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1987
Saunas, steam baths, and whirlpools--popular fixtures at health clubs--are safe means of relaxation if used properly. Ignoring the recommendations for moderate, commonsense enjoyment of these baths may expose users to health risks, including sudden death, arrhythmias, and skin infections. A guide to safe use of such baths is presented. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Health Education, Health Facilities, Heart Disorders, Risk
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Koch, Barbara M.; And Others – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1988
A 12-week structured rehabilitation program featuring warm-up exercises, increased aerobic exercise, cool down, and home-based continuation of exercise helped 12 children with surgically corrected congenital heart disease improve lower extremity strength and flexibility. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Aerobics, Children, Exercise, Heart Disorders
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Sirota, Alan D.; And Others – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1985
Followed eight male smokers with chronic pulmonary or cardiac disease through a smoking cessation program of gradual nicotine withdrawal, self-management, and relapse prevention. At one year, half remained abstinent, while relapsers smoked substantially less than before treatment. Reductions in carbon monoxide and thiocyanate levels were…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Diseases, Heart Disorders, Males
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Peglar, Marian; Borgen, Fred H. – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1984
Tested 73 male inpatients with coronary heart disease on the Defense Mechanisms Inventory, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and a perception of health measure. Subjects were followed for five years. Principalization was discovered to be the most successful and projection the least successful defense. (JAC)
Descriptors: Coping, Heart Disorders, Longitudinal Studies, Males
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Lopez, Richard – Physical Educator, 1980
Most weight loss among wrestlers is accomplished by a combination of fasting, induced sweating, and reduced fluid intake resulting in dehydration in the final days prior to competition. The effects of acute thermal dehydration on cardiovascular dynamics are related to a reduction in plasma volume. (JN)
Descriptors: Athletics, Body Weight, Cardiovascular System, Dietetics
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Chameides, Leon – Journal of School Health, 1979
Descriptions of the seven most common congenital heart defects occurring in school-age children are offered followed by general precautions and restrictions necessary because of the condition. (JMF)
Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, Children, Elementary Education, Health Education
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Plymire, Darcy C. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2002
Runner Jim Fixx wrote a book about running and died young of a heart attack while running. Fixx and other authors believed heart disease resulted from overcivilization and recommended running as a way of life and cure, advising readers to listen to their bodies instead of their doctors. Fixx's adherence to that philosophy explains his behavior…
Descriptors: Athletes, Athletics, Cardiovascular System, Health Behavior
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Wilmore, Jack H. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1988
This article summarizes the current knowledge on the effects of beta-adrenergic blocking drugs, used widely for treatment of cardiovascular diseases, on exercise performance, training benefits, and exercise prescription. (IAH)
Descriptors: Adults, Cardiovascular System, Drug Therapy, Exercise Physiology
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