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Get Moving to Lower Stroke Risk

Cleveland HeartLab — 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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The Unexpected Heart Benefit of Getting the Shingles Shot

Cleveland HeartLab — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:28:17 +0000

You probably know a few ways to prevent problems like strokes and heart attacks. These include things like eating a heart-friendly diet, walking or being physically active regularly, and not smoking. Now there’s a surprising new way to avoid heart attacks and strokes—the shingles vaccine. Shingles results from the same virus (herpes zoster) that gave you chicken pox as a ...

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A Heart Month Special Report: The Surprising Facts About Women in Your Life and Heart Disease

CHL Marketing — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 19:51:26 +0000

Heart disease is the top killer of men and women, but it affects men and women differently. It’s important to understand the differences to protect the hearts and lives of women and help them get the best care. For Heart Month, we look at some of the differences between men and women. In the past, experts used to think women’s ...

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How Burnout Harms Your Heart

CHL Marketing — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 15:57:41 +0000

Feeling burned out, cranky, and tired all the time isn’t just an awful way to live. It might also be bad for your heart. A new study found that being burned out increases the risk for a common heart rhythm problem, called atrial fibrillation, or A-fib. With A-fib there is a glitch in the heart’s electrical system that makes the ...

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The Sound of Heart Disease

CHL Marketing — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 21:19:01 +0000

You probably knew that being in a noisy place can increase your risk of hearing loss over time. But did you know that too much noise can also boost your risk for heart attacks, strokes, chest pain, and heart failure? A 2014 study of 5223 people, ages 20-69, found that people with hearing loss in both ears due to being ...

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Say Yes to Fish Oil!

Cleveland Heartlab — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 21:36:33 +0000

Confused if you should be taking a fish oil supplement? That’s not surprising. Sometimes headlines say the omega-3 fatty acids in them can lower heart risks. Others say the opposite. But the data in favor of fish oil has been growing. Two recent studies show a strong benefit – especially if you don’t like or can’t eat fish itself. The ...

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The Not-So-Sweet Link Between Sugar and Heart Disease

Cleveland Heartlab — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 15:27:20 +0000

To keep your heart healthy, you’ve probably heard it’s good to eat only small amounts of saturated fats like butter and full-fat dairy as well as carbs like white bread and starchy vegetables. But one food ingredient doesn’t get enough attention when it comes to heart health: sugar. More and more research shows that the sweet stuff can be rough ...

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The Heart Benefits of Seeking Green

Cleveland Heartlab — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 15:02:50 +0000

Everyone knows a walk in the park or the woods is good for the soul. But did you know it might also be good for your heart? More and more research shows that spending time in green spaces boosts heart health. In a study in the Journal of the American Heart Association in 2018, researchers found that people who lived ...

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Can Positive Thinking Prevent a Heart Attack?

Cleveland Heartlab — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 21:51:51 +0000

You probably know that diet and exercise are important for your heart health. But did you know that the way you think about life also makes a difference? It’s true. A growing number of studies show that people who are optimistic (think in positive, hopeful ways, such as seeing a glass half full instead of half empty) have better heart ...

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Summer Heat and Heart Attacks

Cleveland Heartlab — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 17:46:17 +0000

Can Summer Heat Raise Your Risk of Heart Attack? Summer is the time to go to the beach, tend the garden, or have a picnic in the park. But the hot weather this time of year has a downside. If you aren’t careful, it could set you up for a heart attack or stroke. That’s especially important if you already ...

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