Your Heart Workout
You've been running on the treadmill for about twenty minutes at a comfortable pace. Think you're doing your heart a favor? Think again! To maintain a healthy heart that will stand the test of time, long-duration endurance training won't get you very far. Read on to find out what will.
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Stress and Your Heart
Even though the ways you react to physical and mental stress may be different than those of your family and friends, the effects on your body are much the same. Stress activates areas of your brain that send impulses to other organs of your body. Heart attacks and cardiac arrhythmias are related to surges in stress, and people with heart disease are at greater risk during these times. Here are tips to help you identify stress.
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Seconds Count
Imagine this: you're out at dinner having a leisurely meal, when suddenly you feel a squeezing pain in your chest. You're nauseated and lightheaded. You think it's indigestion, but you could be having a heart attack. Just because you might not be gripping your chest and falling to the floor like you see on television doesn't mean your situation isn't a serious one—acting quickly just may save your life.
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Live a Longer, Healthier, Smoke-Free Life
Do you want more energy, improve your sense of taste and smell, breathe easier, and climb stairs without feeling winded? Quit smoking! It's one of the best things you can do for your heart! Quitting smoking alone reduces your chances of contracting deadly diseases like coronary heart disease. Read on for useful tips and tricks to help you break the habit.
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Eggs and Your Heart
How do you like your eggs? Scrambled, over easy or fried? It seems that if you want to follow a heart-healthy diet, you should skip them altogether. Though packed with protein, their high cholesterol content gives eggs a bad reputation. But if you love eggs and refuse to ban them from your diet, take heart. The American Heart Association (AHA) offers a solution to satisfy your cravings and keep your heart happy and healthy.
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Laughter Is the Best Medicine
A healthy sense of humor builds strong relationships, which become the foundation of overall physical and mental wellness. Therapeutically, laughter itself has been proven to benefit the heart and general well-being. Get together with family and friends this weekend and share a laugh!
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The Magic Pill
Aspirin, the familiar and readily available pain reliever, can be part of a heart-healthy therapy for certain types of people, but experts agree it's not right for everyone. Is it right for you? Here's a brief overview of the pros and cons from the United States Food and Drug Administration to help you decide and proceed safely.
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Season of the Heart
What does February mean to you? If it brings to mind boxes of chocolates, red roses, and valentines arriving at your doorstep, then maybe it's time to rethink American Heart Month. The American Heart Association leads the effort each year in raising awareness about the risks of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. So this Valentine's Day, celebrate more than your love for others. Celebrate your heart by keeping it healthy.
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Stay Active to Keep Your Heart Healthy
Feeling a little tired, bored, and out of shape? If so, here's a reminder that will pick you right up. Include a moderate amount of physical activity in your routine every day and you will feel more energetic and improve your cardiovascular health while providing numerous other health advantages to your health and life. Here's helpful information from the experts at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
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Red Wine: Healthy or Hype?
We've all heard the phrase "an apple a day keeps the doctor away," and you may have even heard about the positive effects red wine has in combating heart disease. It's true, alcohol has some benefits, but there are also risks. With the holiday season upon us and parties aplenty, here's a refresher on alcohol to help you make intelligent beverage choices and maintain good health.
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