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

AMS Cardiology

Take walks, dance to holiday music, or engage in short bursts of exercise throughout the day. Limit Alcohol Intake: Alcohol consumption can increase blood pressure and strain the heart. Quit Smoking: Smoking is a significant risk factor for heart disease. Manage Stress: The holidays can be stressful.

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Heart Disease and Stroke Could Affect at Least 60% of Adults in U.S. by 2050, According to American Heart Association Advisories

DAIC

A projected rise in heart disease and stroke – along with several key risk factors, including high blood pressure and obesity – is likely to triple related costs to $1.8 population could be affected by cardiovascular disease within the next 30 years, according to two new science reports. to 61% of the U.S. population.

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Live well, think well: Research shows healthy habits tied to brain health

Science Daily - Heart Disease

In middle-aged people, having risk factors like blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol that are not well-controlled combined with not following certain healthy habits including exercise, diet and sleep, are linked to a higher risk of stroke, dementia or depression later in life, according to a new study.

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Running After Heart Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide

MIBHS

Cardiac rehab often includes: Supervised Exercise : Patients will participate in monitored exercise sessions, gradually building endurance and strength. Education : Participants learn about heart-healthy lifestyle changes, including nutrition and quitting smoking.

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How High Blood Pressure Affects Your Heart and What You Can Do About It

MIBHS

Often referred to as the silent killer, hypertension can quietly damage your heart and other vital organs over time. Understanding how high blood pressure impacts your heart and learning to manage it can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease and improve your overall health. What Is High Blood Pressure?

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Can the Recent Stanford Vegan vs. Omnivore Twin Study Inform Us about the “Optimal” Diet for Cardiometabolic Health?

Physiologically Speaking

The quest to determine whether plant-based diets surpass omnivorous diets in their heart healthfulness has been ongoing for decades, yielding inconclusive results despite dedicated research endeavors. Both observational and clinical studies have suggested potential advantages associated with plant-based diets.

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Why You Struggle To Lose Weight.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

So, I decided to track my calories, macros and exercise more carefully over the next few weeks, which soon got me to my target. But What Diet Should You Eat? Multiple trials have shown that when you control for calories, the type of diet you eat doesn’t really matter when it comes to weight loss 1. Mediterrean? Vegetarian?

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