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 |  | By Anisa Arsenault, Associate Editorial Director | | | Hi there! Here's something I never thought I'd say in this newsletter: This email contains spoilers about the "Sex and the City" reboot. | | | Today's Top Story | | Exercise Is a 'Big' Component of Heart Health |  | | Shortly after "And Just Like That" dropped on Thursday, Mr. Big did too. The "Sex and the City" character died of a heart attack after a particularly strenuous ride on a Peloton bike. To answer your initial questions: | | 1. | Yes, this is possible. | | 2. | It's very unlikely. | | "Exercise increases the heart's demand for oxygen," Jason P. Womack, MD, chief of the division of sports medicine at the Rutgers University Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, told Verywell. "While this is beneficial in most people, anyone with underlying cardiovascular disease may stress the heart beyond its capacity, which can lead to heart-related death."
We knew Big had a history of heart disease thanks to a procedure he underwent in season six. And his penchant for cocktails and cigars would have exacerbated his heart attack risk.
This doesn't mean people with heart problems should steer clear of exercise. It just means people with preexisting heart issues should work with their physician to determine how much physical exertion is considered safe. | | Know More | In most cases, exercise will help strengthen your heart. Peloton was eager to make this clear.
"Mr. Big lived what many would call an extravagant lifestyle," Suzanne Steinbaum, a cardiologist who is on Peloton's health and wellness advisory council, told the Los Angeles Times. "Riding his Peloton bike may have even helped delay his cardiac event." | | Feel Better | | As long as you're not using an excessive amount of weight for your body, strength training is generally considered quite safe for your heart. | | |  | | Wondering how medical professionals are feeling about indoor events during the holidays? Based on a November survey, you probably won't catch members of Verywell's Medical Advisory Board at a big concert. But almost half say they'd consider a smaller-scale indoor activity, like dining at a restaurant or going to the movies. |  |  | | Why Autism Rates Are Rising | | A new CDC report shows that 1 in 44 children who are 8 years old have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States. A previous report from March 2020 placed that figure at 1 in 54. Experts don't think autism diagnoses are getting more prevalent, though. They think we're getting better at recognizing and diagnosing ASD. This is important for early intervention services to help kids live their best lives. | | | | Can the World Stop Omicron? | | Travel bans won't stop the spread of Omicron. And neither will boosters if wealthy countries are the only places receiving them. As Meghan Fitzgerald, RN, MPH, DrPH, an adjunct associate professor at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health explains, a global approach is essential to stop the spread of COVID and new variants. Existing strategies are varied, from vaccine drop-offs via drone to expanded licensing agreements for COVID antivirals. But the U.S. needs to do more. | | | | | | | | | | | | |  |     | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Verywell Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here.
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