Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Exercise and Heart Failure Patients

Heart failure is a condition where the heart malfunctions and fail to supply enough blood flow to meet the needs of our bodies. For those who suffered from Heart Failure, quality of life became difficult.

According to researchers at Duke University Medical Center, "Heart failure patients who regularly exercise fare better and feel better about their lives than do similar patients who do not work out on a regular basis."

A recent study called the HF-ACTION study was conducted. Researchers found out that exercise is safe for heart failure patients and it also helps improve the quality of their lives. Regular aerobics and exercise can help heart failure patients extend their lives and also have a positive impact in their outlook in life.

Heart failure patients who exercise experience improvements in walking, bathing, and even the ability to dress. They also get to be more physically active and even get to visit family and friends.

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