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

AMS Cardiology

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. Quit Smoking: Smoking is a significant risk factor for heart disease. If you smoke, quitting is the single best thing you can do for your heart health.

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These Five Things Completely Changed My Health

Dr. Paddy Barrett

It wasn’t until I started prioritising sleep that my quality of life during the day started to improve radically. I had some great times when I drank more alcohol, but for this phase of my life, less alcohol means: Way better sleep. And I would argue a much better quality of life. I have high LDL cholesterol.

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The Importance of Cardiovascular Health: An Overview

GEMMS

By prioritizing cardiovascular health, individuals can improve their quality of life and longevity. Moreover, a healthy heart contributes to improved overall fitness, endurance, and quality of life. Why is cardiovascular health important?

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Strengthening Your Heart With Cardiac Rehabilitation

AMS Cardiology

This comprehensive program overseen by a cardiac rehabilitation specialist offers numerous benefits that can significantly improve quality of life and reduce the risk of future cardiac events. Cardiac rehabilitation is a crucial component of recovery and long-term heart health for individuals who have experienced heart-related issues.

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Effects of different rehabilitation modality on cardiopulmonary function in patients with acute coronary syndrome after revascularization

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

There were no significant difference between the two groups in terms of age, gender, body mass index (BMI), left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C),cardiovascular risk factors. In Group A, no significant differences in CPET indices were observed before and after the intervention.

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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. Healthy Diet A special peripheral artery disease diet plays an integral role in reducing and preventing this condition.

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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.