Hi my name is Anna and I’m a fidgeter. I don’t mean to be rude, but if you ever see me in an editorial meeting or even watching a movie with my hubby, I’m constantly typically tapping my toes or bouncing my knees. I don’t know why I have this inner need to move even […]
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Atrial fibrillation, or Afib, is the most common abnormal heartbeat, or arrhythmia. The upper chambers, or atria, of the heart beat very rapidly and out of sync, which results in the quivering, or fibrillation, of the heart walls. We look into the common causes of atrial fibrillation.
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Do you sing your heart out whenever a favorite song comes on the radio? Or do you reserve belting out a ditty to the shower or confines of your car?According to Chorus America, a U.S. advocacy, research, and leadership group that promotes signing in choruses, singing has some little known harmonious health benefits. So let’s “do-re-me-fa-so-la-ti-do” over these six singing health perks… 1. […]
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Good fats (also known as unsaturated fats) come in two forms: polyunsaturated and monounsaturated and there are plenty of great places to find these healthy fats. Let’s take a look at these 10 awesome food sources of healthy fats.
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While lowering blood pressure may be a goal for those at risk of heart disease and stroke, low blood pressure can indicate an underlying health issue. We look into the signs and symptoms of low blood pressure.
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Prescribing exercise for chronic disease management not only reduces symptoms of or prevents disease, but results in many positive side effects. From stress reduction and the support of immune system health to reduction of blood pressure and cholesterol, when used moderately, exercise can not only support physical health, but positively influence our mental health.
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