Take these steps to avoid atrial fibrillation
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To prevent further damage to the heart, it’s vital to get a proper diagnosis since Afib increases the risk of blood clots which can increase stroke risk by fivefold.
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Improve artery health with static stretching
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Stretching is still considered a vital part of any workout routine but here’s another benefit: Static-passive stretching of the lower leg muscles may improve the health of your arteries.
Read MoreAre you being extra kind to your kidneys?
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They also maintain a healthy balance of electrolytes (sodium, potassium, and phosphate) in addition to making red blood cells, producing hormones regulating blood pressure, and keeping bones strong.
Read MoreEasy-to-digest foods for easing gastroenteritis
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Stomach issues such as gastroenteritis are not only uncomfortable but also is concerning in knowing what foods to eat and what foods to avoid. Ideally, this is a time for choosing foods easy to digest and gentle on your GI tract.
Read MoreSmart and simple tips for healthy joints
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When you take care of your joints early on, this helps prevent issues with ease of movement and pain that plague so many as they get older.
Read MoreFight diabetes with physical activity
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A modest weight loss of 5 to 7 percent – about 10 to 15 pounds for a 200-pound person – can delay and possibly prevent type 2 diabetes. Research has shown physical activity can do the following:
Read MoreEasy exercises for improving posture
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Your overall appearance will significantly benefit too. One of the best known secrets to remaining youthful is to stand and sit up straight.
Read MoreSoothing solutions for managing irritable bowel syndrome
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Your diet and food choices can be a major player in helping reduce and relive IBS symptoms. Here are 14 strategies that may help to minimize symptoms:
Read MoreNew study’s message: Quit smoking now to improve chances of surviving a diagnosis of lung cancer
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The news from this latest research adds strength to helping support those who currently still smoke to strongly consider kicking the habit.
Read MoreTop 5 doctors’ men should see for routine healthcare
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Let’s take a look at the top 5 medical specialties all men should have yearly visits with assessing their health and well-being:
Read MoreSoothing solutions for managing irritable bowel syndrome
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While discouraging to deal with, dietary changes and stress-relief tactics can provide a significant dose of self-remedy.
Read MoreNew study’s message: Quit smoking now to improve chances of surviving a diagnosis of lung cancer
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The research based on data from 17 studies with more than 35,000 patients registered in the International Lung Cancer Consortium database, found that smokers who had quit less than two years before a lung cancer diagnosis had a 12 percent reduced risk of death from all causes compared with current smokers.
Read MoreNatural remedies raising low blood pressure
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If a person is not experiencing any symptoms with a low blood pressure reading, most doctors usually do not have as much concern.
Read MoreDoes taking medication discourage healthy lifestyle habits?
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A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests that this way of thinking is a common belief held by many people. Once prescription medication is begun, healthy habits can take a downward trend.
Read MoreCDC adds six new symptoms to COVID-19 guidelines
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Now the CDC has a new list of the following symptoms also believed to be associated with the viral infection:
Read MoreHow to lose weight without losing bone mass
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One of the biggest factors for developing osteoporosis is losing too much bone mass. Osteoporosis literally means ‘porous bones’ and is a disease in which the density and quality of bone are reduced.
Read MoreThe basics of brain aneurysms
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Anyone who has survived the experience of a brain aneurysm will tell you it is extremely upsetting and difficult to deal with.
Read MoreHow stress affects us from head to toe
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In fact, the American Psychological Association reports that 31% of Americans say their stress levels have shot up in the past year.
Read MoreSurprising common causes of blood sugar spikes
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Trying to coordinate healthy eating with consistent exercise along with regular use of prescribed medications, only to have inconsistent results, can be discouraging.
Read MoreCould your medications be causing a nutrient deficiency?
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Not all medications have the ability to lower nutrient stores or interfere with them, but there are certain medications that can and do, especially when taken for quite some time.
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