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aneurysm
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a weak spot in an artery that forms a balloon-like pouch that can rupture
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atherosclerosis
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a slow, progressive disease of the arteries characterized by the deposition of plaque on the inner lining of arterial walls
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cerebral hemorrhage
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the bursting of a blood vessel in the brain
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cholesterol
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a steroid that is an essential structural component of the neural tissue and cell walls and is required for the manufacture of hormones and bile.
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embolus
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a mass of undissolved matter in the blood or lymphatic vessels that detatches from the vessel walls
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hypertension
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high blood pressure
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ischemia
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a diminished supply of blood to the heart muscle
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lipoprotein (a)
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fat-carrying protein
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myocardial infarction
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a heart attack; the death of heart muscle tissue
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sedentary
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physically inactive
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thrombus
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a stationary blood clot; can occlude an artery supplying the brain
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aerobic
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literally "with oxygen"; when applied to exercise, activities in which oxygen demand can be supplied continuously by individuals during performance
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aerobic capacity
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maximum oxygen consumption
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cardiorespiratory endurance
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the ability to take in, deliver, and extract oxygen for physical work
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cross-training
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the attainment of physical fitness by participating in a variety of activities regularly
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health related fitness
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the components of fitness that include cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition
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hyperthermia
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an excessive buildup of heat in the body
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hypothermia
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a cold weather related condition that results in abnormally low body temperature
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performance-related fitness
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sports fitness; composed of speed, power, balance, coordination, agility, and reaction time
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