Articles On:Health

December 7, 2022

Technology to Combat SAD

Do wintertime and cold weather get you down? There’s a name for that – Seasonal ...

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A sad man in winter, seated in his armchair. Image by Denise P Lett. Lifestyle adjustments and new technology can help to combat SAD, aka seasonal affective disorder, or melancholy from winter darkness.
November 30, 2022

Comprensiûn la AFib – la Fibrilaciûn Auricular

Un diagnûstico de fibrilaciûn auricular (la AFib) puede ser aterrador, pero no tiene por què ...

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hispanic patient and doctor. Image by Luminastock. Un diagnûstico de fibrilaciûn auricular (la AFib) puede ser aterrador, pero no tiene por què impedirle disfrutar de la vida.
November 30, 2022

Understanding AFib

A diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (AFib) may be scary, but it doesn’t have to hold ...

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doctor and patient. Photo by Mark Adams. After a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation, learning more about AFib and treatment options can improve your prognosis and quality of living.
November 25, 2022

5 Beneficial Foods for Mental Health

Looking beyond the enjoyment of a fantastic meal, there is a (science-backed) connection between what ...

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A bowl of oatmeal with blueberries and walnuts. Certain foods and nutrients can improve mental wellness, even for people fighting depression and anxiety. Try these foods for mental health.
November 15, 2022

Is Vitamin D Testing Worthwhile?

A reader wonders if vitamin D testing is worthwhile or if perhaps the value of ...

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Asian elderly woman walking in a park with a teen girl. Photo by Satjawat Boontanataweepol. Is vitamin D testing worthwhile? Dr. Howard Lewine of Harvard College addresses the value of vitamin D and who benefits from testing.
November 10, 2022

The Importance of Regular Immunizations for Heart Health

Many adults don’t realize that some immunizations are important for keeping themselves heart-healthy. Adults, especially ...

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Man getting vaccine. Image courtesy of Getty Images via Family Features. Regular immunizations help heart health. Adults should stay current on preventive vaccines, esp. people with heart disease or stroke history.
November 10, 2022

La Importancia de las Vacunas Regulares para la Salud Cardíaca

Si bien la mayoría de los padres son buenos para hacer un seguimiento de las ...

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Spanish woman getting vaccine. Image by Davide Bonaldo
November 8, 2022

How Diabetes Affects The Heart

When you think of diabetes, chances are you think of the most common effects of ...

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woman with diabetes checking blood sugar and how diabetes affects the heart
November 4, 2022

Adding Resistance Training for Seniors

Adding resistance training to your routine can be daunting, especially for seniors who have never ...

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Man at home doing resistance training with exercise bands: for article on adding resistance training for seniors
November 2, 2022

Benefits of Boxing for Parkinson’s Patients

If your doctor told you to go to a boxing gym to alleviate your symptoms, ...

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man at boxing gym. Image by Liderina. Boxing for Parkinson’s has demonstrated positive potential for managing symptoms and slowing the progression of Parkinson’s disease (PD).