Fitness

Fitness

Related to the practice of regular exercise to maintain good physical condition and health.

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blood pressure

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The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is produced primarily by the contraction of the heart muscle. Its measurement is recorded by two numbers. ...

chitosan

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A dietary supplement made from chitin, a starch found in the skeleton of shrimp, crab, and other shellfish. It has not been shown to contribute to permanent weight loss.

chest

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The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains the lungs, the heart and part of the aorta. The walls of the chest are supported by the dorsal ...

cascara

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A common ingredient used in weight loss products. One of the few herbs approved by the FDA as an over-the-counter drug. It is a strong stimulant laxative.

catecholamine

Fitness; Weight loss

A chemical in the brain that affects mood and appetite.

cerebrovascular

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Pertaining to the blood vessels and, especially, the arteries that supply the brain. As in cerebrovascular accident or cerebrovascular disease.

cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

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The sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen when the blood flow to the brain is impaired by blockage or rupture of an artery to the brain. A CVA is also referred to ...