Stress Archives - Cleveland HeartLab, Inc. https://www.clevelandheartlab.com/blog-tag/stress/ Cleveland HeartLab, Inc. Sat, 22 Dec 2018 05:01:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 What Your Gut Says About Your Heart https://www.clevelandheartlab.com/blog/what-your-gut-says-about-your-heart/ Tue, 11 Dec 2018 16:33:46 +0000 http://wwwdev.clevelandheartlab.com/?post_type=x-portfolio&p=12225 It’s hard to imagine, but your gut—your stomach and intestines—are home to trillions of germs. That might sound bad, but the germs in your gut can actually keep you and your heart healthy. There are both “good” and “bad” germs in the guts of healthy people. The good ones can release helpful substances from foods and control the bad ones, ...

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]]> Vacations and Your Heart https://www.clevelandheartlab.com/blog/vacations-and-your-heart/ Mon, 03 Jul 2017 15:20:14 +0000 http://wwwdev.clevelandheartlab.com/?post_type=x-portfolio&p=10746 The Heart Health Move You Can’t Afford to Miss With the stacks on your desk and overflowing in-box, taking a vacation can seem like more trouble than it’s worth. And there’s always the fear that the boss will decide you’re dispensable while you’re soaking up the sun in Tahiti. It’s no wonder that a recent survey from the careers website ...

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]]> 6 Essential Heart Healthy Habits for the New Year https://www.clevelandheartlab.com/blog/6-essential-heart-healthy-habits-new-year/ Mon, 19 Dec 2016 20:26:24 +0000 http://wwwdev.clevelandheartlab.com/?post_type=x-portfolio&p=10337 The start of a new year is a good time to reflect on past behaviors and identify where you need to improve. One of the best ways to promote your overall well-being is to nurture your heart’s health. Here are six key measures to ensure you’re doing right by yours in the coming year: 1. Know your numbers Your cholesterol, ...

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]]> Stress, the Heart, and Inflammation https://www.clevelandheartlab.com/blog/stress-heart-inflammation/ Tue, 27 Sep 2016 15:45:37 +0000 http://wwwdev.clevelandheartlab.com/?post_type=x-portfolio&p=10244 Racing through traffic. Meeting a deadline. Giving a presentation. These and other stressors take a toll on your immediate health, increasing blood pressure, heart rate, and the release of harmful hormones like cortisol. But it’s the long-term effects you may really need to worry about. Chronic stress is associated not only with complaints like insomnia, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal distress, ...

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