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Supplements That Help the Heart
Supplements That Help the Heart

Feb 27, 2023 09:30AM

A new study conducted by researchers at Brown University has identified certain supplements that may be beneficial for heart health.

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Improving Heart Health: Lifestyle Metrics That Can Help Prevent Heart Disease

Feb 01, 2023 09:00AM ● By Sheila Julson

When it comes to preventing cardiovascular diseases, lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise are often mentioned.

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A New Approach to Cardiovascular Deaths and Prevention

Feb 01, 2023 09:00AM ● By Michael Wald, DC

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a heart attack.

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Rhythms of the Heart: Improving Mood With Vagus Nerve Toning

Jan 31, 2023 09:30AM ● By Kirby Baldwin

Toning the vagus nerve with meditation, breathing techniques or the use of technology is important to reduce stress and anxiety and improve mood.

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Heart-Healthy Kids: Setting a Course for Cardiovascular Wellness

Jan 31, 2023 09:30AM ● By Ana-Maria Temple, M.D

Heart-healthy diets for kids can establish a healthful baseline and set them on a path to lifelong wellness and longevity; their middle-aged selves will be thankful.

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Bruce Cryer on His Love Affair with the Heart

Jan 31, 2023 09:30AM ● By Kirby Baldwin

The 40-year wellness leader and Renaissance man, Bruce Cryer, shares his dedication to heart-centered practices to maximize physical, mental and emotional health.

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Love in the Present Moment: Mindfulness for Couples

Jan 31, 2023 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Consider the gift of mindfulness this Valentine’s Day and every day to expand and strengthen your intimate relationships.

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Mindful Tips for Deeper Sexual Intimacy

Jan 31, 2023 09:30AM ● By Debbie Lambert

Couples get too familiar with each other over time, and the wonder and curiosity leave the bedroom. To deepen the sexual experience, couples can use these tools.

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A New Look at Saturated Fat

Dec 30, 2022 09:30AM

Researchers have found there is no scientific ground to demonize saturated fat as a cause of cardiovascular disease.

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Different Fibers Produce Different Results

Oct 31, 2022 09:30AM

New research indicates that not all fibers are equal in their effect on different species of probiotics in the intestines.

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Eat Grains to Reduce Inflammation and Liver Disease Risk

Jun 30, 2022 09:30AM

New studies find that nutrient-rich, whole grains have a positive effect on cardiovascular and liver health.

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Practice Sitting Tai Chi to Recover from a Stroke

Jun 30, 2022 09:30AM

A new study found that doing the hand and shoulder movements of tai chi while sitting in a chair produced significant physical and mental benefits for stroke survivors.

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Avoid Living Near a Fracking Facility

Apr 29, 2022 09:30AM

Those living within one kilometer of one of the country’s 100,000 hydraulic fracturing (fracking) facilities face a higher risk of heart problems, cancer and respiratory disease.

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Consider Berberine and Probiotics to Improve Cholesterol

Mar 31, 2022 09:30AM

The plant alkaloid berberine and the probiotic Bifidobacterium breve work synergistically to significantly improve total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels.

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Try Lavender and Valerian to Reduce Fatigue

Feb 28, 2022 09:30AM

Aromatherapy with lavender essence and valerian root extract supplements can significantly reduce fatigue that hampers daily activities.

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Emotional Heart Health

Jan 31, 2022 11:00AM ● By Amy Wiesner

For thousands of years, we have been attributing emotion to the heart—love, hurt, grief, fear, sadness.

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The Heart-Mind Connection: How Thoughts and Emotions Affect Our Heart Health

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Neurocardiology and behavioral cardiology are probing the mind-heart connection, exploring how neurological interplay along with psychological and social factors lead to heart disease.

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Try Lavender and Valerian to Ease Heart Fatigue

Dec 30, 2021 09:30AM

People with chronic heart failure often struggle with fatigue, making simple daily tasks difficult, but a new study suggests that lavender and valerian may help.

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Eat Walnuts to Reduce Bad Cholesterol and Heart Disease

Nov 30, 2021 09:30AM

Healthy older adults that ate about a half cup of walnuts every day for two years gained a modest reduction in low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the “bad cholesterol”, reports a study.

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Drink More Water to Help Prevent Heart Disease

Nov 30, 2021 09:30AM

Researchers report that people that drink sufficient water every day have a reduced risk of the thickening of the heart’s left ventricle.

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