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Intense exercise may increase coronary calcium scores, which are used to assess heart attack risk. While this doesn’t necessarily mean greater danger, those with high CAC scores should monitor their heart health and consult a doctor

New research links intense exercise to higher coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores, but does this mean greater heart attack risk? Experts say the answer isn’t so simple. Learn what the study really found.

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