In this vein... ;-) (was Exercise Can Act Like Drug

January 27, 2003

I recently read that blood viscosity is probably much more important

that lipid factors in cardiovascular healthy. The article was about

some guy who'd recently invented a lab machine to measure blood

viscosity and how important that measurement might turn out to be.

Up until now, there is no easy/reliable test of blood viscosity so

doctors have not measured it; this may change quickly. Sorry no

link; I looked on google but no obvious matches beyond approximately

what you've just posted, which is related but not exactly the same

thing.

>

> Exercise can behave like a drug on the blood vessels, reducing the

risk of

> heart disease by getting the blood flowing, U.S. researchers said

yesterday.

..

January 28, 2003

This is related to the reports that those who drink more water have a

lower risk of heart disease. More water, lower blood viscosity.

Iris

> >

> > Exercise can behave like a drug on the blood vessels, reducing

the

> risk of

> > heart disease by getting the blood flowing, U.S. researchers said

> yesterday.

> .

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