There’s no 100% effective way to avoid a heart attack, but doing this could significantly reduce your chances of surviving one if you do
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Baylor College of Medicine expert Sarah Keyes discusses the pillars of lifestyle medicine and how its holistic approach can improve upon conventional medicine practices.
Most people shy away from any mention of a holistic lifestyle, simply because they are unsure what exactly it means. Living holistically, means that a pers
Did you know that every 40 seconds, a person in America has a stroke? More importantly, for every person that dies from stroke, more than 5 times as man
It’s not exactly breaking news that a sedentary lifestyle is bad for your health. We’ve been hearing about it for years. But until recently, our jobs have been left out of the equation. Now that’s all changed. The frequency in the number of stories about the detriments of sitting for too long—at work or otherwise—has...
To truly reduce inflammation, you have to do more than just change your diet. For better results, try this anti-inflammatory lifestyle.
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At the Roper Hospital Cardiac Wellness & Rehabilitation, we work with patients recovering from heart attacks or help them prevent further heart disease. But honestly, as much as we love our pat…
Research looks at lifestyle and genetic heart disease risk.
Stress can play havoc on your health if not dealt with properly. However, a healthy lifestyle can reduce your stress and restore the equilibrium of your body.
The Alzheimer’s International Conference was in Copenhagen last week; and there was a lot of news to share. In truth, Alzheimer’s disease is seldom out of the news because it affects 5 million people in the U.S. and is the most common form of dementia. It is a relentless and progressive attack on the brain. As the population ages we are expecting the amount of Alzheimer’s to triple in the next 30 years to more than 16 million. It is now the sixth…
Naghmana Masood, MD, always wanted to be a physician and coming from a family of doctors, it seemed like a natural thing for her to do. Her father, a physician, instilled in her a philosophy that influences her approach to care today<br>“My dad would tell me treat your patients like they were your family,” said Dr. Masood. “In fact, they are like an extended family to me. So you would be patient with your family; you would be understanding; you would be…
Are you a busy, serial multi-tasker? If so, it’s likely your own health is way down on your list of priorities. We urge you to take a few minutes out of your busy schedule to sit down, relax and focus on our ‘8 tips to stay healthy with a busy lifestyle’. Because everything starts with a ‘ME’. 1. ...
Living healthy is not just about what you see in the mirror.
There are many ways to live a healthy life. The Health Diaries is a weekly series about the habits that keep notable people living well. Othman Laraki is a father, husband, avid cyclist, and runner…
Guide to controlling high cholesterol Whether you are trying to prevent a second cardiac event or avoid heart problems altogether, lipids and cholesterol levels play a vital role in your heart health since high levels can clog arteries and prevent blood flow to or from the heart. Your cholesterol is considered high if the total...
I tested two standing desks and one stool to get a new perspective on my workday.
Adults aged 65 years and older who are physically active, not obese, have modest alcohol intake and do not smoke were more likely to have a lower risk for HF compared with adults who do not report these positive lifestyle factors, according to results of a new study.<br>Researchers prospectively investigated separate and combined associations of lifestyle risk factors with incident HF during a study