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Researchers Studied the Effects of Exercise and Other Behaviors on the Heart

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Researchers studied the effects of exercise and other behaviors on the heart health of over 5000 residents of a city throughout their adulthood. This research procedure best illustrated a


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Breath Sounds

The sounds made by air moving through the respiratory system, used in medical assessments to evaluate lung and airway function.

Point of Maximal Impulse (PMI)

The location on the chest wall where the heart's left ventricle is closest to the surface, often felt strongest during palpation.

Apical Pulse

A central pulse located at the apex of the heart.

Heat Exhaustion

The result of excessive heat and dehydration; signs include pallor, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, fainting, and a moderately increased temperature (38.5°C to 39°C).

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