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Keeping Your Heart Healthy Through the Holidays and Into the New Year

AMS Cardiology

Limit Alcohol Intake: Alcohol consumption can increase blood pressure and strain the heart. Prioritize Sleep: Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep per night. Adopt a Heart-Healthy Diet: Focus on a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein while limiting saturated and trans fats, cholesterol, and sodium.

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The Importance of Cardiovascular Health: An Overview

GEMMS

Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and lifestyle choices such as not smoking and managing stress are all crucial for achieving and maintaining optimal cardiovascular health. By prioritizing cardiovascular health, individuals can improve their quality of life and longevity. Why is cardiovascular health important?

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How to Prevent Peripheral Artery Disease

AMS Cardiology

When this occurs, the blood flow to these extremities can be significantly reduced, leading to symptoms such as leg pain, cramping and fatigue, affecting the quality of life for those suffering from this condition. These modifications contribute to improved blood flow, weight management and overall cardiovascular health.

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Lifelong dietary interventions linked to improved retinal health and reduced cardiovascular risk

Cardiology Update

The primary goal was to evaluate the long-term effects of a heart-healthy diet on cardiovascular health. Several lifelong cumulative cardiovascular risk factors, such as cumulative systolic blood pressure, were independently linked to narrower arterioles.

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How Mental Health Can Affect Your Heart Health

MIBHS

While it’s well-known that mental health issues like anxiety and depression can profoundly impact one’s quality of life, what’s often overlooked is their potential to affect physical health, particularly the heart. People with anxiety often experience elevated heart rates and increased blood pressure.

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How To Provide Support For Someone With Heart Problems

MIBHS

It can keep them optimistic, boost their mood on difficult days, and help them lead the highest quality of life possible. Depending on their situation, they may switch to a Mediterranean diet with plenty of fruits and veggies, whole grains, and healthy fats.

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Rationale and Design of the mTECH?Rehab Randomized Controlled Trial: Impact of a Mobile Technology Enabled Corrie Cardiac Rehabilitation Program on Functional Status and Cardiovascular Health

Journal of the American Heart Association

Key secondary and exploratory outcomes include improvement in a composite cardiovascular health metric, CR engagement, quality of life, health factors (including low‐density lipoprotein‐cholesterol, hemoglobin A1c, weight, diet, smoking cessation, blood pressure), and psychosocial factors.