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04/22/2026

Repost from Johns Hopkins Medicine Going meatless doesn’t mean going protein-less. Nutritionist Lynda McIntyre recommends 5 foods high in protein and other key nutrients that benefit your health.

These alternatives could help reduce your risk of heart disease and other chronic conditions.

04/21/2026

Repost from University Hospitals For those with hypertension, improving sleep duration and quality can help lower blood pressure. Sleep expert Betty Kampman, CNP, explains how.

Everyone knows that a poor night of sleep can mean a groggy morning, a fuzzy brain or feeling sluggish throughout the day. However, the long-term consequences of lack of sleep or disrupted sleep can be more serious.

04/20/2026

Repost from Go Red for Women Monitoring your blood pressure at home helps you and your health care team stay on top of your health. Make sure you get an accurate reading by following these tips when checking your blood pressure at home. Remember, monitoring blood pressure at home doesn’t replace regular doctor visits. “Know Your Numbers” and talk to your health care professional about your blood pressure today.

04/17/2026

Repost from Harvard Health Publishing Here are six ways to stay engaged and committed to your fitness.

Declining motivation is usually the main reason that people quit an exercise program. There are many actions that can help people stay focused, such as enlisting a workout buddy, adopting specific ...

04/16/2026

Repost from Cardiovascular Business A survey by The Association Of Black Cardiologists revealed that one in four adults travel 10 to 20 miles to see a heart specialist, with longer drives expected in states such as Louisiana and Arkansas. In addition, 22% of adults have tried to secure a cardiology appointment and failed.

The Association of Black Cardiologists hopes to improve widespread disparities in care through the use of patient education, free diagnostic heart screenings and other proven methods.

04/15/2026

Repost from American Red Cross Training Services The average response time for first responders after calling 911 is 8–12 minutes — making timely CPR and defibrillation critical.

Be ready in the moments that matter by ensuring your workplace is equipped with an AED (Automated External Defibrillator).

04/14/2026

Repost from Johns Hopkins Medicine How dangerous is physical inactivity, really? Get the facts and valuable heart information.

How dangerous is physical inactivity, really? How does the risk of heart disease compare with that of other diseases?

04/13/2026

Repost from Cardiovascular Business New data out of Michigan Medicine explored a new AI model capable of detecting signs of coronary microvascular dysfunction in a matter of seconds.

The new deep learning algorithm is capable of detecting signs of coronary microvascular dysfunction in seconds.

04/10/2026

Repost from WebMD By most measures, air frying is healthier than frying in oil. It can cut calories by up to 80% because the food doesn’t absorb the fat as it does in traditional frying. Just be aware that cooking with air fryers can be healthy, but just because something is cooked that way, it isn’t necessarily healthy. More about air fryers: https://wb.md/3KWZJhU

04/09/2026

Repost from Cleveland Clinic Our cardiologists explain why ATTR-CM may be overlooked in women — and what you can do to make sure you get the right diagnosis.

ATTR-CM is frequently under- or misdiagnosed in women. Two cardiologists explain why and how to keep it from happening to you.

04/08/2026

Repost from University Hospitals Studies have shown that ni****ne replacement therapy products, like gum or patches, nearly double a person’s chances of quitting to***co. But is ni****ne harmful by itself?

The health hazards of using to***co products are well-known. But are ni****ne gum and other ni****ne replacement therapy products a safe alternative?

04/07/2026

Repost from The Independent There are nine steps heart experts say you should follow to stave off life-threatening disease – and several contradict Health Sec. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s new “MAHA” dietary guidance.

While the Trump administration’s January guidelines promote eating animal meat and full-fat dairy products, new guidance released by the American Heart Association calls for more plant-based protein sources.l

People should start following a heart healthy diet at age 1 – prioritizing protein from plant-based sources