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exercise, healthy behaviours still key to managing risk of heart disease — but depression can interfere
an updated guideline puts a new focus on understanding and treating depression related to cardiovascular health
elizabeth payne
世界杯决赛2022
nov 07, 2022
file photo: people out for a bike ride along the trans canada trail in ottawa's west end.

hypertension is an 'on-ramp' to stroke: lack of awareness is putting canadians at risk
seven in 10 health professionals say canadians don't understand the risks of high blood pressure.
karen hawthorne
heart health
oct 20, 2022
beyond age and family history, there are causes for high blood pressure that can be addressed. getty

video games ‘might be lethal’ to kids with certain heart conditions
a small study sheds light on the way video games can trigger cardiac arrhythmias in children with a rare but potentially deadly condition.
dave yasvinski
heart health
oct 12, 2022
in recent study, many of the patients who suffered cardiac events had just won or lost games or were excitedly engaged with companions following a heated match. getty

report kills the 'rosé all day' vibe: no more than two drinks per week, says new guidelines
even small amounts of alcohol is bad for you, according to a report by the canadian centre on substance use and addiction.
karen hawthorne
2022年世界杯名单猜测
sep 01, 2022
alcohol can cause at least seven different types of cancer, including breast cancer and colon cancer. getty

women in menopause before 40 face risk of heart failure, atrial fibrillation: study
it's a misconception that heart disease affects mostly men, says experts, who point out that "sex-specific risk factors have been largely ignored" in research.
dave yasvinski
menopause
aug 08, 2022
the decline in estrogen that accompanies menopause is thought to increase vulnerability to cardiovascular disease. getty

the peanut packs a powerful punch, helping weight loss and lowering blood pressure
peanuts not only make you feel full for longer, they also contain magnesium and the amino acid arginine — both of which are known to lower blood pressure.
dave yasvinski
heart health
aug 02, 2022
lightly salted peanuts are a low-sodium food that contains arginine, an amino acid that dilates blood vessels and helps brings down blood pressure. getty

napping more than average could increase high blood pressure and stroke risk: study
having hypertension puts you at risk for heart disease and stroke, two of the leading causes of death in the united states.
postmedia news
世界杯决赛2022
jul 27, 2022
a man naps.

rude awakening: frequent naps linked to poorer heart health
it doesn't mean naps are dangerous — but a tendency to sleep during the day could indicate sleep problems.
dave yasvinski
heart health
jul 25, 2022
study finds that usual-nappers under the age of 60 had a 20 per cent elevated risk of high blood pressure compared to never-nappers. getty
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exercise, healthy behaviours still key to managing risk of heart disease — but depression can interfere
an updated guideline puts a new focus on understanding and treating depression related to cardiovascular health
elizabeth payne
世界杯决赛2022
nov 07, 2022
file photo: people out for a bike ride along the trans canada trail in ottawa's west end.

hypertension is an 'on-ramp' to stroke: lack of awareness is putting canadians at risk
seven in 10 health professionals say canadians don't understand the risks of high blood pressure.
karen hawthorne
heart health
oct 20, 2022
beyond age and family history, there are causes for high blood pressure that can be addressed. getty

video games ‘might be lethal’ to kids with certain heart conditions
a small study sheds light on the way video games can trigger cardiac arrhythmias in children with a rare but potentially deadly condition.
dave yasvinski
heart health
oct 12, 2022
in recent study, many of the patients who suffered cardiac events had just won or lost games or were excitedly engaged with companions following a heated match. getty

report kills the 'rosé all day' vibe: no more than two drinks per week, says new guidelines
even small amounts of alcohol is bad for you, according to a report by the canadian centre on substance use and addiction.
karen hawthorne
2022年世界杯名单猜测
sep 01, 2022
alcohol can cause at least seven different types of cancer, including breast cancer and colon cancer. getty
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wellspring cancer support

women in menopause before 40 face risk of heart failure, atrial fibrillation: study
it's a misconception that heart disease affects mostly men, says experts, who point out that "sex-specific risk factors have been largely ignored" in research.
dave yasvinski
menopause
aug 08, 2022
the decline in estrogen that accompanies menopause is thought to increase vulnerability to cardiovascular disease. getty

the peanut packs a powerful punch, helping weight loss and lowering blood pressure
peanuts not only make you feel full for longer, they also contain magnesium and the amino acid arginine — both of which are known to lower blood pressure.
dave yasvinski
heart health
aug 02, 2022
lightly salted peanuts are a low-sodium food that contains arginine, an amino acid that dilates blood vessels and helps brings down blood pressure. getty

napping more than average could increase high blood pressure and stroke risk: study
having hypertension puts you at risk for heart disease and stroke, two of the leading causes of death in the united states.
postmedia news
世界杯决赛2022
jul 27, 2022
a man naps.

rude awakening: frequent naps linked to poorer heart health
it doesn't mean naps are dangerous — but a tendency to sleep during the day could indicate sleep problems.
dave yasvinski
heart health
jul 25, 2022
study finds that usual-nappers under the age of 60 had a 20 per cent elevated risk of high blood pressure compared to never-nappers. getty
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