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The risks of an overly sedentary lifestyle

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Health experts call it “sitting disease.” It refers to when people spend more of their time behind a desk or steering wheel of a car or planted in front of a television than they do engaging in physical activity. According to the American Heart Association, sedentary jobs have increased by 83 percent since 1950, and technology has reduced many people’s need to get up and move. Inactivity is taking a considerable toll on public health.

The role screening should play before starting an exercise regimen

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Exercise plays a significant role in disease prevention. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, physical activity helps to reduce individuals’ risk of chronic conditions, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, various types of cancer, and dementia.

Children are not invulnerable to stroke

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Though it’s predominantly associated with adults, stroke does not discriminate based on age and can potentially affect children. The American Stroke Association notes that, while stroke is most common among the elderly, strokes also occur in toddlers, children and teenagers. According to the ASA, signs of stroke are often missed in children and teens because of a general lack of awareness that stroke can affect them. That’s in spite of the fact that stroke is among the top 10 causes of death in children in the United States.
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Tips to manage your cholesterol

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Cholesterol is a complex topic that can be difficult to understand. Cholesterol is present in the body and it also can be found in food. That can make it hard for people to understand why cholesterol is often seen in such a negative light. Any confusion surrounding cholesterol can serve as the perfect springboard to learn more about it.

Caregiving after a heart attack

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February is American Heart Month, which serves as a time for caregivers to focus on their family’s heart health, especially the health of loved ones who have had a recent heart attack. After a heart attack, caregivers play a tremendous role in helping patients cope with what’s next, which includes transitioning from hospital to home and the long – and sometimes overwhelming – road ahead.

What is angina?

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Angina is chest pain or discomfort that occurs when your heart doesn’t get as much blood and oxygen as it needs. In angina, the need for increased blood flow isn’t met for a short time. When increased demand for blood goes away, angina symptoms go away too.