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AN ARTICLE FROM STARS: From Tuber to Uber … Can Exercise Harm Your Heart?

AN ARTICLE FROM STARS: From Tuber to Uber … Can Exercise Harm Your Heart?

by YMCA Treasure Valley | Jul 15, 2016 | Downtown Boise Y News & Events, Featured, In the News, West Boise Y News & Events

We all know that physical activity and exercise are good for you. Exercise lowers blood pressure, improves blood sugar/diabetes, lowers blood cholesterol, helps maintain optimal body weight, improves mental health, and can reduce your risk of and even reverse heart...

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