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What Do Blood Pressure Readings Mean?
NOV 09, 2024
When you visit your doctor, one of the first things they check is your blood pressure. Even pharmacies and grocery stores have machines to let you measure it. So it must be important, right? But what do those numbers really mean?
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The Surprising Link Between Mental Health and Heart Disease
NOV 09, 2024
The connection between mental health and heart disease is nothing new to health care professionals. Doctors have long known that behaviors associated with certain mental health disorders can increase the risk of heart disease, but that might not be the whole story. Research now shows that the connection between mental health and heart disease could be physiological as well as behavioral.
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Allover Wellness: Benefits of Yoga for Heart Health
NOV 09, 2024
Yoga seems to be more popular than ever. If you haven't tried it by now, you probably know someone who has or have heard of its benefits. Yoga is a mind and body practice, often involving movement, breathing exercises, and a focus on thought.
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Stress and the Heart: How Are They Connected?
NOV 08, 2024
It's not hard to see that stress can affect your heart. That can make you wonder: Does lots of stress over time (long-term stress) lead to heart disease? There seems to be a link between long-term stress and developing heart disease.
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Is High Cholesterol in Your DNA? 3 Common Types of Inherited Cardiac Disorders
NOV 08, 2024
If your family has a history of heart problems, you might wonder if these issues are inherited. Scientists now know that many common heart disorders can run in families. But what does this mean for you?
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Cardiologist Appointment: What You Need and What to Expect
NOV 08, 2024
Visiting a cardiologist for the first time might seem daunting, but detecting a problem and taking early steps to treat it greatly increases your chances of living a longer, healthier life.
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