Tag: cardiovascular health
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Take 500 More Steps A Day To Reduces Heart Disease Risk
How many steps do you really need to achieve true longevity? We’ve all come across articles that have told us that longevity begins at 10,000 steps, but do we really have to reach so high in order to improve our health? With heart disease being the leading cause of mortality worldwide, how many steps do…
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8 Heart Healthy Habits Can Boost Longevity, Study Finds
What’s the secret to longevity? Is it about eating well? Making sure you get enough exercise and sleep? Frankly, it includes all these three habits and many more. In fact, if you’re looking to improve your longevity, then all you need to do is focus on your heart. Life’s Essential 8 For Longevity In 2010,…
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Does Racism Increase Risk of Heart Disease in Black Women?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there has been a decline in both heart morbidity and mortality. Despite this, the rate of heart disease remains high amongst certain demographics. With rates of heart disease being higher amongst African Americans, research into these racial disparities continues to grow. A new study points…
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Women Can Boost Their Heart Health By Exercising First Thing In The Morning
The heart is the center of your cardiovascular system and is responsible for vital bodily functions that keep us alive. From transporting oxygen to the functioning of your immune system and pumping blood, this muscle is one of the body’s most essential organs. However it is sometimes the most neglected. Heart health is extremely important,…
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Listening To Your Heartbeat Can Save Your Life
Heart disease is one of the biggest causes of mortality around the world. And in South Africa, 30% of people have some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD) – more than all cancers combined. The number is rising. The South African Heart and Stroke Foundation says CVD was once thought to be a disease for the…
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Walking As Your Only Exercise Is Enough To Boost Longevity
Fitness is important and making sure you get enough exercise is one of the most effective ways for you to stay healthy and protect your longevity. However, sometimes life can get in the way, and it can be hard to get an hour out of your day to do HIIT, and sometimes, you might want…
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Eggs: Are They Really A Cholesterol Villain?
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]When you think of breakfast foods, chances are the first thing that will cross your mind is eggs. They’re versatile…
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Sexual Assault and Harassment Causes High Blood Pressure In Women, Study Finds
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease – the leading cause of death worldwide. Now, while women do have a lower risk of heart disease than men, they do have a higher rate of mortality and poorer prognosis following an acute cardiovascular (CV) event (1). Therefore, the factors that surround women’s…
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Improve Your Heart Health and Longevity With Avocados
The World Health Organization reveals that Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year. Luckily, there’s good news. As much as 80% of heart disease (and stroke) can be prevented through a healthy lifestyle. This includes regular exercise, quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and,…
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Why Monitor Your Blood Pressure & Where To Get The Monitoring Watch
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