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The strength of a person’s hand grip may be linked to factors associated with cardiovascular health, including blood pressure and blood sugar.

Pacemakers have become a staple of cardiovascular care. The devices have gotten smaller, safer, and more reliable over time. For some people, a pacemaker is needed to prevent death. It is also used to improve cardiac function and quality of life.

Just 15 minutes of moderate exercise a day provides health benefits and increases longevity. Exercising for longer periods helps even more, but only up to a point, as the benefits seem to plateau beyond 45 to 60 minutes of moderate exercise a day.