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Getting a Good Night’s Sleep Every Night Helps Heart
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
February 28, 2023
Irregular sleep patterns can damage your blood vessels.
Do you like sleeping in on the weekends? Many of us look forward to staying under the covers on our Saturdays and Sundays, especially after a late night or a long week. The extra shuteye helps us recover from missed sleep during the week. Or so we think. Unfortunately, this kind of inconsistent… See more
US Heart Health Statistics Bring Sobering News
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
February 18, 2023
Chart displaying all cause deaths and CVD deaths attributable to various risk factors
American hearts are in trouble with the pandemic and a resurgence of smoking among some groups to blame. Newly released statistics from the American Heart Association and the National Institutes of Health paint a sobering picture of America’s heart health. This is especially prevalent among… See more
Food Swamps And Their Impact On Raising Stroke Risk
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
February 17, 2023
Someone grabbing a soda from a convenience store
Have you ever heard of a “food swamp”? Researchers coined the term in 2009 to describe a typically low income community, that’s fraught with: Fast food restaurants Gas stations Donut shops Convenience marts Package stores  They often emerge in regions deemed as food desserts, i.e.,… See more
Blood Pressure Treatment to Reduce Risk of Dementia
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
February 16, 2023
A man taking his blood pressure while on the phone with his doctor.
Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure. This is a major concern: High blood pressure raises the risk for heart attack, heart failure and stroke. Unfortunately, most people don’t realize they have high blood pressure. It’s known as the “silent killer” because there are seldom… See more
9 Ways to Lower Your Cancer Risk
February 15, 2023
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the U.S.
Some cancers cannot be prevented, and scientists continue to study why some people develop them and some don’t. But health experts at leading medical institutions agree that lifestyle choices play a huge part in lowering your risk. At the Harvard School of Public Health, scientists estimate that… See more
Sudden Cardiac Arrest: Survival Rates in Men vs. Women
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 20, 2023
heart rate on monitor
Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of music legend Elvis Presley, recently passed from a sudden cardiac arrest. She was 54. During an NFL football game in early January, Damar Hamlin collapsed after a hit. Reports suggested he too had cardiac arrest. He survived due to immediate, on-field medical… See more
RSV: Take Precautions Against the Tripledemic Virus
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 19, 2023
woman comforting man who is coughing
You should always be vigilant about protecting your immune system. But between October and May, it’s imperative.  First, it’s flu season, which can lead to pneumonia and hospitalizations. We’re also still dealing with COVID. Although experts have yet to identify a “COVID season,” cases are… See more
What are 5 Ways to Live Longer and Increase Longevity?
January 18, 2023
women seated crossing legs in a yoga class
The average American will live into their late 70s. While medical experts expect life spans to increase in the coming years — possibly to more than 100 years of age — they’re increasingly worried about our health spans. Health span is the period of our lives we live without debilitating diseases… See more
7 Ways to Maintain Mobility & Stay Active as You Age
January 11, 2023
two middle aged women walking and holding water bottles
Let’s face facts – as we age, most of us become increasingly less active. For some people, it’s a lack of energy, while for others, old injuries and wear and tear on our bodies causes pain. Many older adults are sedentary, spending nine to 13 hours a day sitting, according to research. If you are… See more
5 Tips for Managing Arthritis Pain
January 11, 2023
Arthritis pain can affect your mobility.
Arthritis is a condition involving inflammation of the joints that can cause debilitating pain. There are many types of arthritis; however, two of the most common include rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA). RA is an autoimmune disease and systemic condition in which the immune… See more

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