Staying active may lower health risks for large, retired athletes
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - 16:07
in Health & Medicine
The larger body size of professional football players doesn't increase risk of cardiovascular disease or atherosclerosis after they retire, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2008...
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