Question

select the correct answer

jack runs a company and is constantly under pressure. when he went to the doctor recently, he was advised to engage in aerobic exercises that would make his heart pump faster and therefore function more efficiently.

which disease was he most likely diagnosed with?

a. cancer
b. diabetes
c. hypertension
d. osteoporosis

Explanation:

1. Cancer treatment focuses on surgery, chemo/radiation, not aerobic exercise for heart efficiency.
2. Diabetes management focuses on blood sugar control, exercise helps but not targeted at improving heart pumping efficiency as primary advice.
3. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is worsened by chronic stress. Aerobic exercise strengthens the heart, allowing it to pump more efficiently, lowering resting blood pressure to manage the condition, matching the doctor's advice.
4. Osteoporosis treatment focuses on weight-bearing exercise and calcium intake, not aerobic heart-focused exercise.

Answer:

C. hypertension