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Should You Take Aspirin for Your Heart?

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:09:21 +0000

The risks might be greater than the benefits. But talk to your doctor before you make a change. Many people take a low-dose aspirin (75-100 mg) every day to protect their heart. But new guidelines may be changing this common practice. The US Preventive Service Task Force makes recommendations to doctors for patient care. Recently it warned that aspirin may ...

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COVID-19 and Your Metabolic Health

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 19:05:30 +0000

You probably already know that people with heart problems, obesity, and diabetes have a higher risk with COVID-19. These conditions increase the chances that you will need to be hospitalized, require a ventilator, and have long-lasting problems because of COVID. Researchers are beginning to understand the links between these diseases and COVID a lot better. They have found that the ...

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Get Moving to Lower Stroke Risk

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 19:09:16 +0000

The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown changed the fitness habits of most Americans. But many people still haven’t started exercising again. Here’s a good reason to do it: A new study in the journal Stroke found that the less active people were, the higher their risk for stroke. A stroke happens when a blood clot cuts off the blood supply to your ...

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Does BMI Measure Up?

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 18:05:30 +0000

Quick: What is your BMI? Even if you don’t know your score on this important health measure, you may know that it has something to do with your weight. BMI stands for Body Mass Index, and it is a ratio of a person’s weight to their height. Calculate yours here. Depending on your score, you will fall into 1 of ...

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A New Way to Help Your Heart: Stretch!

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 18:16:53 +0000

You stretch to make your body more flexible and less stiff. But did you know it can do the same for your blood vessels? It’s true. New research from the University of Milan in Italy showed that a 12-week stretching regimen improved blood flow, lowered blood pressure, and decreased the stiffness of arteries. Good blood flow leads to less damage ...

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Tai Chi Boosts Heart Health!

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 22:16:41 +0000

More and more people are taking up Tai Chi to improve their health. Did you know that this ancient martial art has a number of important benefits for the heart? Tai Chi involves a series of graceful, gentle movements that can get your heart rate up while also relaxing your mind. It’s been called meditation in motion. Many people find ...

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Battling Quarantine Weight Gain

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 07:43:32 +0000

Restrictions on some activities are starting to lift around the country, so it’s a good time to take stock of your health. Weeks under lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic have been challenging! Here’s what’s happening in many households: Less exercise Many people are getting less physical activity than they used to. Gyms and exercise studios may still be closed ...

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Exercise at Home to Help Stay Healthy and Prevent Illness

Wed, 06 May 2020 18:36:08 +0000

Across the country, people are staying home in order to help stop the spread of the coronavirus and to stay healthy. That means many of us are suddenly less active than we used to be. If you’re self-isolating, you’re not exercising at the gym, taking an on-site yoga class, shopping at the mall, running your usual errands, or even walking ...

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Social Isolation and the Heart

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:05:21 +0000

Stay Connected—and Keep Your Heart Healthy Too! Being alone a lot may not just make you lonely or sad. It might also put you at a greater risk for heart problems. This could have serious consequences as more people stay at home to prevent the spread of coronavirus across the country. Previous studies showed that people who were socially isolated ...

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Do Pets Help Your Heart?

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 22:58:25 +0000

We all know how great our pet dogs and cats make us feel. They become full-fledged members of our families. But a number of studies suggest that our furry friends also help our hearts in many ways. For starters, they help get us off the couch. If you have a dog, you probably walk it. It turns out that research ...

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