Know how much water your body needs During the summer – and year-round – our bodies crave water. There’s no way to live without it. But just how much do we really need every day to stay healthy? “It’s hard to find an exact amount because it’s variable based on your age, where you live, whether…
What should you know about your heart rate? Even if you’re not an athlete, knowledge about your heart rate can help you monitor your fitness level — and it might even help you spot developing health problems. Your heart rate, or pulse, is the number of times your heart beats per minute. Normal heart rate…
Heart Rates should be tracked. How do you get your heart rate in the target zone? When you work out, are you doing too much or not enough? There’s a simple way to know: Your target heart rate helps you hit the bullseye so you can get max benefit from every step, swing and squat. Even…
There are many factors that lead to stress. Stress is projected by many common and daily signs that we might miss if we are not aware. Common responses to stress are listed below. Think about how stress affects you and the many ways you can work to decrease your levels of stress by making changes to…
Memorial Day is right around the corner, and we all know what that means. FOOD, Cookouts, eating and dining out, barbecues, a long night out and a fun time. This is a time to enjoy food, time with family and friends, and relax from the daily work routine. Many people create the concept that since they…
Cold Weather and Cardiovascular Disease This winter season will bring cooler temperatures and ice and snow for some. For most people, shoveling snow may not lead to any health problems. It’s important to know how cold weather can affect your heart, especially if you have cardiovascular disease. Some people who are outdoors in cold weather…
Louis Pasteur once proclaimed, “Wine is the most healthful and most hygienic of beverages.” It turns out he was right (in moderation, of course). Bottoms up! Wine May Reduce the Risk of Heart Attack Wine is chock-full of antioxidants called polyphenols, but one gets most of the hype—resveratrol. Found in the skin of grapes, resveratrol…
YouTube videos, Amazon delivery, military operations, farming – you name it, drones are being used for everything from aerial photography and delivering packages to conducting surveillance and tending crops. Now the medical world is exploring new ways to use drones, too. A study by Swedish researchers looked at how drones compare to ambulances at delivering…
People with a non-O blood group have a slightly increased risk of heart attack and stroke, research suggests. Scientists say it could be because higher levels of a blood-clotting protein are present in people with A, B and AB blood. The findings could help doctors better understand who is at risk of developing heart disease,…
In mitral valve disease, the mitral valve, which is located between your left heart chambers (left atrium and left ventricle), doesn’t work properly. Types of mitral valve disease include: Mitral valve regurgitation In this condition, the flaps (leaflets) of the mitral valve don’t close tightly, causing blood to leak backward into the left atrium of…
