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Friday, November 20, 2009

Pointed Workout

Recent studies suggest that as many as half of all firefighter and EMS personnel line-of-duty deaths are the result of cardiac arrest — heart attacks — associated with the severe stress of their jobs. Similar studies show that many LODDS among law enforcement officers are associated with stress-induced heart attacks, as well. Aerobic activity has been demonstrated to improve cardiovascular health, which in turn lowers the risk of heart attacks. The U.S. Border Patrol has developed a 10-point aerobics program it believes has reduced deaths related to cardiovascular disease among the officers who have faithfully participated in the ...

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