Running a marathon may not be so bad for the heart
Contrary to popular belief, running a marathon does not increase the risk of a heart attack. Health experts recommend nevertheless a medical checkup before embarking on such a race. The image of the marathon runner who collapses, suddenly struck by a heart attack, just before or shortly after crossing the finishing line, is a troubling image that implants a seed of doubt in our minds. These tragic accidents, sometimes relayed by television...
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