HEART HEALTH
Cardiovascular disease is responsible for over 30% of worldwide deaths annually. With physical activity a known preventative and treatment tool, golf is considered a safe and effective tool in the fight against it!
- Golf is known to improve many cardiovascular risk factors
- Golf can be considered a suitable activity for cardiac & stroke rehabilitation patients
- However heart attacks can happen on the golf course. If you have chest pain, or a heart condition, check in with a doctor
International Golf Study to Research Health and Wellbeing Impacts On Golfers With Disabilities
1st June 2023
Golfers with disabilities invited to take part in a new academic study looking at golf's effect on quality of life and life satisfaction...
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RESEARCH: Golf Outperforms Nordic Walking in Improving Cardiovascular Health in Older Adults, Study Finds
8th February 2023
Researchers in Finland find acute bouts of aerobic exercise improved cardiovascular health in older adults more than Nordic walking and walking...
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‘Golf On Prescription’ Pilot Launched in Fife, Scotland
19th January 2023
A pioneering health initiative has been piloted in Fife with golf ‘prescribed’ for individuals to encourage a more active lifestyle...
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References
The Relationships Between Golf and Health: A Scoping Review (Murray et al, 2016)
Murray AD, Daines L, Archibald D, et al, The relationships between golf and health: a scoping review
Br J Sports Med Published Online First: 03 October 2016. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-096625