Does endurance sport harm your heart?

Published: Dec. 9, 2023, 2:40 a.m.

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\nSeries Producer: Tom Colls\nSound Engineer: Graham Puddifoot\nEditor: Richard Vadon

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