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Midday Napping in Bed
Nap Less for Heart Health

Nov 27, 2020 06:30AM

For normal nighttime sleepers, taking a midday snooze for more than one hour may hurt cardiovascular health, reports a surprising new study.

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Practicing Yoga for Heart Health
Practice Yoga to Improve Atrial Fibrillation

Nov 27, 2020 06:30AM

Yoga postures and breathing may significantly reduce episodes of atrial fibrillation, suggests a new study.

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Try Foot Reflexology After Heart Surgery

Aug 31, 2020 06:30AM

Researchers find that foot reflexology treatment after a major heart operation can decrease patient agitation and reduce the average amount of time spent on a ventilator.

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Berberine Reduces Artery Plaque
Reduce Artery Plaque Risk with Berberine

Jun 30, 2020 06:30AM

A new study concludes that berberine, an alkaloid compound found in goldenseal, Oregon grape, barberry and other herbs, can potentially reduce artery plaque.

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Music Heart Health Medicine
Sweet Serenade: Music as Medicine

Jun 30, 2020 06:30AM

Listening to music for 30 minutes a day can lower post-heart attack anxiety and significantly reduce future cardiac risks, reports a new study.

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Tofu Isoflavones Heart Health
Tofu Takeaway: Isoflavones Lower Risk of Heart Disease

May 29, 2020 06:30AM

Tofu and other foods containing higher amounts of isoflavones are associated with a lower risk of heart disease, especially for younger women and postmenopausal women not taking hormones.

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Consume Date Vinegar to Boost Heart Health and Reduce Inflammation

Apr 30, 2020 06:30AM

Consuming vinegar made from date pulp and pits can significantly improve total cholesterol, LDL, triglyceride and HDL levels, as well as several biomarkers of inflammation.

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Take Quercetin to Reduce Blood Pressure

Apr 30, 2020 06:30AM

Supplementation with quercetin can significantly reduce both diastolic and systolic blood pressure as well as improve HDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

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Eat Less Sulfur Amino Acids to Reduce Heart Disease Risk

Apr 30, 2020 06:30AM

A plant-based diet low in such sulfur amino acid foods as meat, dairy, nuts and soy may be key to lowering the risk of heart disease.

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Consume Grape Seed Extract to Improve Cholesterol and Lower Inflammation

Mar 31, 2020 06:30AM

Grape seed extract significantly improves both total and LDL cholesterol levels and triglyceride levels, and lowers markers of inflammation.

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Take Folic Acid to Reduce Stroke Risk

Feb 28, 2020 06:30AM

Researchers found that patients with cardiovascular disease who supplemented with folic acid (vitamin B9) reduced their risk of stroke by 15 percent.

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Sacred Vessels: The Lifeblood of Heart Health

Jan 31, 2020 06:30AM

Heart disease, the nation’s number one killer, is largely preventable and reversible by adopting these heart-healthy habits before the body delivers a potentially fatal warning.

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Vital Steps: The Path to Vascular Fitness

Jan 31, 2020 06:30AM

Running, swimming, cycling, and playing tennis are all great boosters of vascular health, but even a simple brisk walk can do wonders for keeping blood vessels clear and flexible.

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Good Hearts Start Young: Boosting Kids’ Cardiovascular Health

Jan 31, 2020 06:30AM

Many children today are on track to experiencing serious heart and circulatory problems later in life. Here are ways to get kids' cardiovascular health off to a good start.

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Eat Fermented Dairy to Lower Heart Risk

Dec 30, 2019 06:30AM

Eating and drinking fermented probiotic dairy products such as yogurt, kefir, cheese and sour cream reduces the risk of heart disease for women, report researchers.

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5 Top Tips to Finding Your Next Doctor

1 Keep an Open Mind! Healthcare has come a long way. Today, you have access to practitioners that branch outside of traditional medicine and aim to identify the root causes of conditions while using alternative treatments that may help you get the relief you need. Just because it’s not a pill, doesn’t make it pseudoscience.

2 Build Your Health Care Team. There is no one doctor that can be the be-all-end-all for your health needs. Be sure to have a team of practitioners with different “lenses” and areas of expertise who will treat the root cause and not just the symptom(s).

3   Environment Influences Healing. Health is multi-factorial. Your mental and emotional environment plays a pivotal role in your healing potential. Your doctors and their staff should create an office atmosphere filled with positivity so you can get the most out of your care.

4 Your Story Matters.  Before you begin any treatment, be sure to have a comprehensive consultation to discuss your health concerns. Find practitioners who welcome questions and will take the time to listen and treat you with respect.

5 Report of Findings. When it comes to our health, we often make decisions without understanding the risk versus benefits. Knowledge is an important part of the healing process and is essential to make conscious, informed health decisions. Find practitioners who take the time to explain their exam findings and the recommendations for treatment in ways that make sense to you.

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