Does endurance sport harm your heart?
We investigate the connection between high levels of exercise and arrhythmia
More or Less · BBC Radio 4
December 9, 20238m 58s
Show Notes
Exercise is good for you in all kinds of ways, there is no medicine like it to prevent a whole range of illnesses. But for some endurance athletes, exercise also comes with increased risk of a heart condition called atrial fibrillation.
We look for the right way to think about the risks around exercise.
Reporter: Paul Connolly Series Producer: Tom Colls Sound Engineer: Graham Puddifoot Editor: Richard Vadon
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