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Taking Care of Your Heart Can Help Maintain Your Brain Health
You can reduce your risk for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease by exercising, eating a healthy diet, getting adequate sleep, controlling blood pressure and inflammation and managing stress.

And to help maintain brain health, try to:… See more
How Much Do You Know About Medical Marijuana? Maybe Not as Much as You Think
As of early 2020, 33 states legalized marijuana for medicinal purposes and another 11 states plus Washington, D.C. legalized it for recreational use. That’s a lot of people who can legally use Mary Jane. Of course, people use it for different reasons.  Recreational users want to experience… See more
Another Study Supports the Health Benefits of Whole-Fat Dairy Products
Experts have spent decades warning Americans to limit their intake of whole-fat dairy products. However, over the last few years, a few studies have turned the tables on this advice, suggesting full-fat dairy products are heart healthy. And now, a new study has found that eating at least two… See more
COVID-19: Why Do Some People Develop Life Threatening Complications?
Since early 2020, medical and public health professionals have been scrambling to understand COVID-19. So far, a majority of those whose infections were confirmed with testing — 80 percent — had mild symptoms and recovered with little medical intervention, which is obviously great news. … See more
Want to Run a Marathon? Train at a Slower Pace for Your Heart
Want to Run a Marathon? Train at a Slower Pace for Your Heart
It’s not news that exercise -- particularly aerobic activity – is good for your heart. And as long as your doctor approves, it’s never too late to begin working out to improve your cardiovascular health.  But a lot of people, once they get into the groove of their workouts, quickly go… See more
Take Steps to Prevent a Heat Injury Before, During and After Gardening
The summer heat can make gardening not only miserable but dangerous. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can raise the risk for heat injuries such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Fortunately, these injuries are preventable. Here are some steps you can take to stay healthy… See more
Music Therapy May Reduce Chest Pains After Heart Attacks 
Music Therapy May Reduce Chest Pains After Heart Attacks 
After having a heart attack, it’s common to make lifestyle changes. Get more exercise. Give up certain foods. Throw away the cigarettes. Another step that may help especially if you’re experiencing chest pains following a heart attack – also known as early post-infarction angina: Listen to more… See more
Does Blood Pressure Medication Raise My Risk for COVID-19? Probably Not
Blood Pressure and COVID-19
At the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak, experts warned Americans with chronic conditions to take extra precaution to lowering their risk for COVID-19. One of the conditions highlighted in this warning was high blood pressure, a serious condition that can damage your heart, brain and kidneys.… See more
11 Tips to Help Keep Your Gardening Pain Free
11 Tips to Help Keep Your Gardening Pain Free
The number of Americans growing their own food has risen 200 percent since 2008, according to the National Gardening Association. Harvesting your own fruits and vegetables is often more affordable than buying organic produce and healthier than packaged foods. Gardening also is a great workout that… See more
Should You Get a COVID Antibody Test?
Should You Get a COVID Antibody Test?
For some people, knowing if they’ve had COVID-19 is an important step to getting back to normal. If they’ve had the disease, they may have some immunity to future infections (though that’s not yet certain) and may be willing to take greater risks, such as dining out and visiting friends. But… See more

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