Play Ball for Stronger Hearts (IMAGE) University of Copenhagen Caption Diabetics can strengthen their hearts almost to the point of giving up blood pressure medication just by playing ball. New research at the University of Copenhagen has shown that just twelve weeks of soccer training improves heart health of diabetics dramatically. Credit Anders Kjærbye/University of Copenhagen Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.