heart disease

Practice Makes Perfect to Subdue a Stroke

...  diabetes and high blood pressure. Her left side became weak, especially her leg. After treatment, she could move her left arm and hand, but her leg wasn't functioning well. I told her to exercise regularly. Read more on Bangkok Post 5 Reasons I'd Still Be Vegan If I Were a Dude On the other hand, research links plant-food consumption to reduced risk for the chronic diseases that disable or kill (or first one then the other) so many American adults. Men are already at higher risk for heart disease and stroke than women; they … Read more on Care2.com Read ...

Cardiac Rehabilitation Your Journey Back to Heart Health With Health Specialist Marilyn Mitzel

  Cardiac Rehabilitation Your Journey Back to Heart Health With Health Specialist Marilyn Mitzel – We all know about physical rehab, but there is another form of rehab few of us know much about. It’s Cardiac Rehab. The goal is to rehabilitate the heart aft…   Shannon Wins National Award for Cardiac Care Before patients are discharged, they also receive education on managing their heart failure and overall health, as well as referrals for cardiac rehabilitation. Shannon began entering data for GWTG in 2009 and continues to participate in the program … Read more on San Angelo LIVE! Read more... ...

Why Do I Have High Cholestorol and How to Lower It?

Question by Nolan: Why do i have high cholestorol and how to lower it? I’m 16 years old and a type 1 diabetic. I’m in good shape and at the proper weight. I exercise daily, run track, and play basketball but recently has bloodwork done and got the results today. It says I have slightly elevated cholesterol which I don’t understand how that can be since I’m in good shape. Is it possible to get high cholesterol regardless of the shape your in? Please help Best answer: Read more... ...

American Heart Association Says Consistent Blood Pressure Control May Cut Rate

American Heart Association says consistent blood pressure control may cut rate … Dallas, TX – Stroke survivors who consistently control their blood pressure may reduce the likelihood of a second stroke by more than half, according to new research in the American Heart Association journal Stroke. For the study … “One of the things … Read more on Clarksville Online Jim Six: Doctor says big is better Many will be dieting and exercising like crazy to whip themselves back into shape for bikinis and Speedos. … Of course, the book does acknowledge we of the heavier persuasion have risk factors when it comes to disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer … Read more on NJ.com Read more... ...

Bellingham High Grad Gets New Heart, New Hope for Life

Bellingham High grad gets new heart, new hope for life He also had a clot in his brain stem, which caused some damage, but he is making progress and working towards a full recovery. Erik talks about his experience during his rehabilitation at the Providence Regional Medical Center. MATT MCDONALD — THE … Read more on Bellingham Herald Mayo Clinic study finds app reduces cardiac readmissions by 40 percent “We ask the patients when they first log in to insert all of their own metrics so when they start cardiac rehab, they input their own blood pressure, weight, glucose, minutes of physical activity, and their diet so they can get a good idea of where … Read more on mobihealthnews Read more... ...

Tied to Be Fit: American Heart Association Raising Awareness of the Importance

...  to be Fit: American Heart Association Raising Awareness of the Importance … In all, 22 percent of U.S. schools do not require any physical education. National Walking Day is … The American Heart Association is the nation's oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. To learn more … Read more on Themississippilink Alexandria-Arlington community events, April 3 to 10, 2014 “Spies Under Glass,” a discussion about some of the most famous and infamous spy cases of the Cold War by Peter Earnest of the International Spy Museum at a luncheon and silent auction fundraiser to benefit Arlington and Falls Church high school … Read more on Washington Post Read ...

Should Adult Swimmers Receive More Lessons?

...  reason is her lack of proficiency: after all, mastery enhances the pleasure to be had from executing any skill. I often feel sorely tempted to say … Read more on The Guardian (blog) Cycling in cities: the search for the world's most bike-friendly metropolis So rehabilitation often literally means getting you back in the saddle. … Accounting for physical activity, exposure to accidents and air pollution, she and colleagues found that the overall burden of disease – including heart disease, stroke, type … Read more on The Guardian (blog) Read ...