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Sex and Heart Disease

You may have read in different health articles, either printed or online, that sex and heart disease do not usually go hand in hand. While this is not untrue at all, the fact remains that many cardiac patients can safely have sexual relations, and it may even be good for them. Why? Because sex is basically a sort of workout, and if exercise is good for you, then so is sex. However, just like too vigorous exercise can set the stage for a heart attack to take place, the same applies to intercourse. In both activities though, the risk of cardiac events is minimal. Regardless, it is important to keep a healthy balance... [read more]