High blood pressure should be treated earlier with lifestyle changes including diet, exercise, and stress management and for some patients with medication – at 130/80 mm Hg rather than 140/90 – based on new American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA). “You’ve already doubled your risk of cardiovascular complications compared to…
Whether Once a Day or Once a Week, Any Exercise Still Counts Against Cardiovascular Disease including AFIB, Heart Attack, Stroke, and Heart Failure. Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd Edition, indicates that adults should move more and sit less throughout the day, and that some activity is better than none because adults who sit less…
Why should I exercise? Physical exercise has innumerous benefits for the body. It was not very long ago that daily life included liberal amounts of exercise. For instance, people walked to get where they were going, they swung axes to chop wood to burn for warmth, and they had to hunt and gather their food….
Healthy dietary patterns typically include high amounts of plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, wholegrains, nuts, and legumes, and lower amounts of refined grains, added sugars, sodium, and red and processed meats. Some common, good-for-you legumes include: Chickpeas, also called garbanzo beanPeanutsBlack beansGreen peasLima beansKidney beansBlack-eyed peasNavy beansGreat Northern beansPinto beansSoybeansLentilsWhole grains:Brown RiceOatsQuinoa Food with…
This no-cook cold soup makes an easy, refreshing, and delicious appetizer or first course, especially in the hot months of summer. Ingredients Servings 8 2 1/2 cups water 1 medium avocado, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 cups yellow cherry tomatoes 1 large cucumber, peeled and coarsely chopped 1 medium green bell pepper,…
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Why You Should Be Careful When Temperatures Rise if You Have a Heart Condition High temperatures and humidity may make you feel sweaty, clammy and downright uncomfortable. For most people, this is just a minor annoyance for enjoying outdoor activities when the weather is warm. But if you have a heart condition, it may be…
Best Friend Fridays™ celebrate our pet companions who are always there for us – helping us handle stress and boosting our physical and mental health. Having a pet is a Healthy Bond for Life™ that may help you live a longer, healthier life! (And we’ve got the science to prove it.) Pets can help you:…
Self-care isn’t selfish Taking care of yourself can help you recharge. But you don’t need a trip to the spa to reduce stress. Try these proven activities anytime, anywhere.
Fight stress by making little moments your own and help your mind, heart and body. Focus on the things you can control. Enjoy a short meditation, a walk with a friend or simply taking a moment to breathe. Meditation Guide for Heart Health A growing body of evidence suggests that mediating 20 minutes per day…